Financial Quantitative Analysts

Employers

There are approximately 347,400 financial and investment analysts employed in the United States, including quantitative analysts. They are employed in the public and private sectors. They work for banks, financial institutions, brokerage and securities firms, government agencies, corporations, and insurance companies. Many financial quantitative analysts work in Wall Street companies, thus many jobs are located in New York City. Jobs are also found in major metropolitan areas throughout the country.

Starting Out

Financial quantitative analysts start as junior analysts in brokerage firms, banks, or investment companies. These types of employers often visit colleges to recruit for entry-level positions. Analysts may also get their start in the career through internships while they are in college. Ask your school's career services office for assistance in researching internship and job opportunities and creating a list of prospective employers to contact. Research the career sections of companies' Web sites to find listings and learn more about entry-level requirements. Search for job listings on eFinancialCareers.com (https://www.efinancialcareers.com). Many analysts network to meet others in the field and learn about potential employment opportunities. Find event listings for networking opportunities by visiting the Web sites of professional associations such as the CFA Institute (https://www.cfainstitute.org/insights/events/upcoming).