Carnegie Mellon University

Quant Finance Careers Guide

Considering a career in quantitative finance? Learn about the quant finance industry and the top career paths of master’s program graduates with the MSCF Careers Guide.

The guide outlines the fundamental transformation of the finance industry and the key trends driving demand for “financial engineers” who play a vital role in trading, financial modeling and risk management. For each of the six primary career paths, the guide covers a range of topics including:

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Required skill sets
  • Entry-level job titles
  • Salaries and signing bonuses

MSCF Alumni Career Insights

What do the careers of quantitative finance graduates look like in the long-term? To find out, we surveyed MSCF alumni across multiple segments and job functions with varying levels of work experience.

The MSCF Computational Finance Alumni Career Report includes key insights on how the careers of these industry professionals have progressed from their first jobs to their current jobs. Career insights include:

  • Top industry segments & job functions
  • Changes in buy & sell side employment
  • Compensation growth & promotions
  • Job satisfaction
  • Top skills for future success
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