Download the 2024 CQF Careers Guide to Quantitative Finance here.
Embark on your quant finance career journey with our comprehensive 2024 CQF Careers Guide to Quantitative Finance, your roadmap to success in this dynamic field.
New CQF delegates often ask questions such as:
- What salary can I expect working in quant finance?
- What are the career opportunities in this field?
- How can I distinguish myself in the competitive finance job market?
- Which quant skills should I develop further?
Produced by the CQF Institute, the newly released Careers Guide addresses these common questions with insights from seasoned CQF alumni, CQF Institute members, and input from industry recruiters. The Guide provides an in-depth look into the technical and business skill sets in demand by today's top financial firms. It details the roles, skills, and potential salary ranges for quant professionals in America, Asia, and Europe, covering six main quant finance career paths:
- Portfolio Management
- Risk Management
- Quant Strategies and Research
- Data Science and Machine Learning
- Technology
- Quant Trading
The Guide also offers an insider perspective on the recruitment process, with advice on creating a standout resume and mastering interview strategies.
Finally, the Guide looks towards the future and explores the impact of machine learning on quant finance and what this will mean for quant careers in the future.
Reflecting on the 2024 CQF Careers Guide, CQF Institute Managing Director, Dr. Randeep Gug, stated: “Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance in your career, the annual Guide is designed to support you in navigating the dynamic landscape of quantitative finance. Leveraging over two decades of enhancing quant careers via the CQF qualification, this resource offers insights into the latest opportunities and the necessary skills needed for professional growth in this ever-changing field.”
Discover your earning potential and the skills you need to succeed. Download the full CQF Careers Guide here.
About the CQF
The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is awarded by the CQF Institute and delivered by Fitch Learning. The online program is focused on teaching the essential skills used by quant practitioners in today’s financial markets. The curriculum is updated quarterly in consultation with faculty and senior alumni to ensure that the skills taught in the program are meeting industry demand. Following their graduation, all CQF alumni are given permanent access to the CQF Lifelong Learning library to help them keep their skills competitive throughout their careers. They also have access to the alumni Career Services, which includes regular job posting communications, CV advice, and more.
