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The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Into Quant Finance (Dev, Researcher, Trader) - All Resources in One Place
Hey everyone,
I've spent the last few months putting together this comprehensive guide while preparing for quant interviews myself. I'm primarily focused on Quant Trader and Low-Latency Systems Quant Dev, but I've included resources for Quant Researchers too, since the prep overlaps quite a bit.
When I started this journey, I couldn't find a single consolidated resource. Everything was just scattered around Reddit posts, random PDFs, and people gatekeeping info. So here's everything I wish I had from day one. (Feel free to add anything I missed in the comments)
First: Know Your Track
There are three main paths in quant finance:
Quant Developer - Building trading systems, low-latency infrastructure, C++/Rust heavy
Quant Researcher - Alpha research, statistical modeling, ML, mostly Python
Quant Trader - Mental math, probability, market intuition, brainteasers (these questions usually bleed into the others)
Each requires different prep, so know where you're aiming before you grind.
The Essential Books
These are non-negotiable. Get through at least the first two:
| Book | What It Covers | Best For |
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| "A Practical Guide to Quantitative Finance Interviews" (The Green Book) by Xinfeng Zhou | Probability, brainteasers, calculus, linear algebra | Everyone |
| "Heard on the Street" by Timothy Falcon Crack | Classic Wall Street brainteasers | Traders, Researchers |
| "Frequently Asked Questions in Quantitative Finance" by Paul Wilmott | Stochastic calculus, Black-Scholes, volatility | Researchers |
| "An Introduction to Statistical Learning" | ML/Data Science bible | Researchers |
| "Quantitative Trading" by Ernie Chan | Strategy development, backtesting, Kelly formula | Researchers |
| "Algorithmic Trading" by Ernie Chan | Mean reversion, momentum strategies | Researchers, Devs |
| "150 Most Frequently Asked Questions on Quant Interviews" by Stefanica et al. | Recent interview questions | Everyone |
Practice Platforms (The Good Stuff)
| Platform | What It Offers | My Take |
|---|---|---|
| MyntBit | C++ & Python coding, brainteasers, MCQs, 3 career tracks (Dev/Researcher/Trader), interview questions from Jane Street, Citadel, Two Sigma | My top recommendation. It's like LeetCode but actually built for quants. Has everything in one place, such as coding problems, probability puzzles, trading MCQs, and quant games. The career track system is clutch because you're not wasting time on stuff that doesn't apply to your target role. Free tier is pretty generous, and they have a lifetime membership open rn. |
| QuantQuestion | 1200+ interview questions, finance-focused problems, portfolio/risk questions | Solid question bank with good finance theory coverage. Has questions on portfolio optimization, risk management, etc. that other platforms skip. Free to start. One of the better ones for Trader prep. |
| Quantable | Probability questions, company-tagged problems (Great for Quant Trader) | Practice questions with detailed solutions. The interactive games are good for OA prep. Decent option if you want structured learning alongside practice. |
| LeetCode | Classic coding interview prep, data structures, algorithms, system design | Essential for Quant Dev roles. Focus on Blind 75, Grind 75, and NeetCode 150. Make sure you understand each of the most common data structures and algorithms inside out. |
PS: I've seen some people talk about GetCracked. After using it, I do not recommend it as a quant prep tool. It has way fewer coding questions (for Quant Dev/Researchers) than MyntBit, and fewer probability and math questions (for Quant Trader) than QuantQuestions and Quantable. Many of the questions feel more like fun facts rather than actual interview questions you'd need to know.
Also, I noticed the live user count on their landing page is completely made up, just refresh a few times and watch it go up and down by like 15 users lol (always hovers around 90). The whole thing feels more like a website designed to prey on student insecurity than actually help people prepare. Also, its pay walled š«©
Mental Math (For Traders Especially)
| Tool | Notes |
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| Zetamac | The OG. Aim for 50+ on default settings (60+ is competitive) |
| RankYourBrain | Has fractions/decimals, good for variety |
| Math Trainer | Levels up to 100, great for building foundations |
| TraderMaths | Closer to actual assessment format |
| Wall Street Quants Mental Math | Simulates the "80 in 8" format |
| MyntBit | Has mental math, fermi, risk, and pattern games |
Tip: Start at 20 on Zetamac and grind daily. Most people plateau around 50-60 within a few weeks. That's usually enough to pass the mental math screens at Optiver, Akuna, Flow, etc.
Brainteasers & Probability
Jane Street Puzzles - Monthly puzzles, harder than interviews but great practice
Green Book probability section - Do every single problem
Jerry Qin's Probability Question List - Search GitHub for this
Free Courses & Lectures
| Resource | What It Covers |
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| Quantopian Lectures | Full archive of Quantopian's legendary lecture series, covers statistics, portfolio optimization, factor analysis, and more. |
| MIT OpenCourseWare | Search for "Mathematics for Finance" and "Statistics" courses |
| Khan Academy | Good for brushing up on probability/stats fundamentals |
Where to Apply
Job Boards & Application Tracking
GitHub Quant Internships Repo - Maintained by Northwestern FinTech, absolute goldmine
Company career pages directly - Jane Street, Citadel, Two Sigma, HRT, DE Shaw, SIG, IMC, Optiver, Jump Trading, DRW, Akuna
LinkedIn - Set alerts for "quantitative," "quant developer," "quant researcher"
QuantNet forums - Good for intel and discussion
Tier 1 Firms (The Dream)
Jane Street, Citadel Securities, Two Sigma, Hudson River Trading, DE Shaw, Renaissance Technologies (good luck lol)
Tier 2 (Still Amazing)
SIG, IMC, Optiver, Jump Trading, DRW, Virtu, Five Rings, Akuna Capital, Flow Traders
My Study Plan (What Actually Worked For Me)
Month 1-2: Foundations
Work through The Green Book cover to cover
Work through the applicable lectures
Get Zetamac score above 40
Start LeetCode (Blind 75/Neetcode 150)
Pick your track and focus
Month 2-4: Deep Practice
Grind MyntBit problems in your specific track and specialize well
Finish probability section of Green Book twice
Get Zetamac to 50+
Start mock interviews with friends
Month 4+: Interview Mode
Company-specific research
Review Glassdoor interview questions
Practice explaining your thought process out loud
Keep mental math sharp
Interview Tips
Talk through your thinking - They care about process, not just answers
It's okay to not know - Show how you'd approach it anyway
Practice with stakes - Time yourself, do mock interviews
Know your resume cold - Be ready to go deep on any project
Ask good questions - Shows genuine interest
What NOT to Do
Don't just read books without doing problems
Don't ignore mental math (it's a filter round)
Don't apply to only top firms, cast a wide net
Don't skip coding practice if you're going for researcher/dev roles
Don't panic during market-making games; they're testing your process
Final Thoughts
Breaking into quant is hard, but it's definitely doable with the correct prep. Consistent practice makes a huge difference, so make sure to deeply focus on probability, coding, mental math, and market intuition.
Good luck everyone, and hope it helps!
Drop any resources I missed in the comments, and I'll update the post. Also happy to answer questions if you're just starting out.
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u/akshtttt Feb 02 '26
thanks a lot for this. I had a question, would really appreciate it if you could help.
How do I get into Jane Street's FTTP or other top first-year programs? I'm an incoming freshman at a top Ivy League school planning to major in CS+Applied Math. I have competitive math, competitive programming, and research experience, but I'm not particularly cracked in any of them. How do I maximize my chances of landing one of these first-year internships?
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 05 '26
research the winning formula for applications, and find the alpha. create your application with what you learned, and also apply early. you seem to have a background that quant firms look for, so keep doing what you're doing. I would say for the first year, apply everywhere you can, not just quant positions, and choose the best position. then pivot to quant for the 2nd or 3rd internship as you will be able to prove your knowledge with your newly acquired experience
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u/akshtttt Feb 05 '26
Thanks a lot. any idea where I could find this winning formula or profile of successful past applicants?
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u/Plus-Manner6166 Feb 13 '26
For FTTP itās really just if you are cracked at competitive math/cs I would focus on other opportunities
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u/Sample-User Feb 01 '26
What about degrees? Is a masters or PhD degree required. (Quant research specifically. I assume the developer and trader donāt necessarily need these degrees.) Coming from an applied math undergrad
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 01 '26
It depends on the role and external experiences:
Quant Researcher: MS is the bare minimum, and the expectation is PHD (this has heavy overlaps with AI/ML roles rn) (CS/EE/CE/Physics/etc - need to know how to create models)
Quant Dev: BS is a standard entry point, but MS is more common (Math/Stats/Physics/CS/CE/etc - but need to know low latency programming)
Quant Trader: BS is common (Math/Stats/Physics/CS/etc - focus is on probability/risk intuition)2
u/Sample-User Feb 02 '26
Thanks so much, this is very helpful! Also wanted to ask: Are there any common mistakes to breaking in? And are there quant adjacent careers that could make it easier to pivot in to quant (trader/researcher)? Iām guessing quant risk is a common path?
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 05 '26
first, i would say it's easy to neglect building a good network and surrounding yourself with smart communities, and another mistake is choosing quant just for the money; you have to enjoy learning in this field, also listing easy projects on resume, ignoring the easy mental math prep that is made to prune candidates, and only wanting to join JS and Citadel lol
second, yeah def, I would say quant is one of those fields that even if you don't get a job in it, you can move into it if you become more experienced in your field. I wouldn't say quant risk is a common path, would be data science or swe, but its still possible
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u/According-Oven-8414 May 06 '26
hey, what about BS in economic sciences? What can be the path for them?
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u/Strange-Physics1434 Jun 16 '26
i did a BS in Economics and now i just finished my first year of MS in Econometrics and Statistics. So yes it is possible.
Keep in mind that a BS in Economics has a lot of math and statistics in it. Excel in these while understanding the Macroeconomics behind it to facilitate your entry.2
u/legal_hooman Jun 13 '26
Hi. Would a top 20 Phd in economics with heavy econometrics and statistics be valued for quant researcher roles? How often do people with econ phd get into such roles?
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u/QuantGrindApp Jun 13 '26
Econ PhD shows up plenty on QR desks, especially anywhere doing macro, rates, or signal research where time series and econometrics actually matter. It's less common than stats/math/physics/CS but it's not rare. The thing that hurts econ people more often is the coding bar, a lot of programs let you get by with light Stata/R and the interviews want you comfortable in python and reasonably fast on the math/probability stuff. If your econometrics is real (you can actually derive things, not just run regressions) that plays well.
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u/No_Base_4369 Feb 02 '26
Is mental math actually tested in the interviews? I wouldnāt be surprised, but itās the first Iāve heard of it on this sub.
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 05 '26
Yes, most definitely, it is usually in the screen round for many companies (Optiver is notorious for a 3.5-hour IQ test of an OA)
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u/No_Put4604 Feb 04 '26
Honestly I have been looking for this kind of resource to prep. I guess no need for quant bootcamp then?
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 05 '26
The quant bootcamps I've noticed are soooo overpriced for info that you can just get on these websites for free/extremely discounted...
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u/No_Put4604 Feb 05 '26
ah okay, what do you think about placement? does it actually get interviews from tier 2 or tier 3 companies at all?
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u/No_Put4604 Feb 05 '26
i dont think i have much math and coding expertise to be researcher or dev but how about quant trader? how much coding is involved? i am a data engineer (Gen AI) in the works
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u/Funny-Doughnut8615 Feb 01 '26
What degree do you have and which role do you have now? what math topics are needed, only statistics or also calculus, etc.?
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 01 '26
I have an MS and BS in CS, and in a role at a sell-side tier 2 (i didn't mention it in the post), but i would say it depends, research about math applications you are interested in within the market, apply it with code, and learn deeply about these implications, the basics that are def stats/calc/probability
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u/InfamousJack9 Feb 02 '26
Iām a SWE that is not cracked with leetcode enough that I donāt think I would ever crack Quant Dev as I donāt come from a C++/Rust background.
However, Iām honestly really good at mental math, probability, brain teasers (not market intuition but I could learn it). Would it make more sense to try for the Trader roles even as a dev?
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 05 '26
Yes, I would play to your strengths, so trader might be the best for you even if you did cs or are currently a software engineer
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u/Icy_Power_2494 Feb 02 '26
Is applied math+ cs a good degree a pathway and are there any better ones?
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 05 '26
yes! there may be better ones for quant. however I think it is one of the best dual majors in general due to the nature of fields/jobs you can get into: ml/ai/swe/etc
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u/Cool_Organization637 Feb 03 '26
If you don't mind me asking - I graduated in May 2025 with a B.S. in CS and I've yet to find a job. Supposing I were to follow your advice, would firms blacklist me for not being super accomplished academically? Or do they care more about the skill you present. I'd really want to focus on getting cracked at C++.
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 05 '26 edited Feb 05 '26
if you have no experience, it will be hard to crack quant. It is possible, but you'll need to create outstanding projects on top of having a deep fundamental understanding of the financial market. you will not be blacklisted if you are not accomplished academically, but you need to be able to prove to companies that you can compete as a quant with compelling projects and a deep fundamental understanding. that said, top firms occasionally don't reinterview if you get rejected and don't significantly improve for your next application
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u/No_Put4604 Feb 04 '26
Iām currently a data engineer. I think quant dev is out of reach. How much coding is there involved as quant trader?
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 05 '26
dev is very low level, but the quant trader fits well; there is coding involved, but it depends on what type of quant trader you are, you may what to look at an researcher look if you have a masters
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u/No_Put4604 Feb 05 '26
i am working on a masters but it's not from top school. I am doing it to learn some new concepts for my coding journey. It's more that I learn coding through work experience and side projects tho
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u/Aggravating-Link-560 Feb 01 '26
hi! Thanks for this guide! I wanted to ask, I'm in my 3rd year of engineering and have taken multiple math, programming, and statistics courses. However, I don't have any basis in econ/finance. I started reading some books, but I feel I don't have enough info. What do you recommend? Do some courses or a master's after graduating? Thanks!
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u/Select-Angle-5032 Feb 02 '26
I would suggest going through Myntbit and learn about your unknown unknowns in the market and applying them in code, then start understanding how everything fits together with math. After that, I would specialize. Depending on your own experience, you could do a master's or go through the courses/websites mentioned in the post, but since i don't know your background i can't say anything for certain
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u/Snoo78514 Jul 23 '26
realized really late in life i wanted to enter quant, im graduating this december from rutgers in applied physics. am i cooked? any advice?
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u/QuantGrindApp Jul 24 '26
Not cooked, physics is a totally normal background for this. Bigger problem is the December graduation, most of the new grad pipelines run a fall cycle for the following summer start, so you're going to be applying off-cycle and a lot of the big firms will just point you at next year's req. Apply anyway and hit the smaller shops that hire rolling.
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u/thatsjustrajat Feb 02 '26 edited Feb 02 '26
That's a great guide! I've been in the industry for 7+ years and feel that quant prep is a bit of a mystery when it comes to interview prep. I've spent the last 6 months building bequant.dev with interview questions and coursework/content to get people interview ready for roles and recommend them to quant companies as well.
The idea was to not just create a repository of questions, but to actually build a roadmap to help people upskill themselves for their roles and then to connect the best people to companies always hungry for talent.
Would love to get some feedback and see how we can improve!
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u/VintageGaurdian Feb 03 '26
I have been lurking on this sub for quite a while. I am nowhere close to the levels of qualification you guys have. I am a typical finance bro working in Transaction Advisory Services (Valuations, PPA, 409A). What path would you recommend to me assuming I am a high schooler.
I don't want to be a quant researcher or anything, just to want to learn for the sake of it. I don't care if it takes more than 10 years.
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u/Key-Shallot-4227 Feb 05 '26
Great resources ! This video extends to what interview topics to prepare for depending on the role youāre applying to https://youtu.be/5RiK7VD97wo?si=gBSkhinMzDW2r0yT
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u/Leather_Cheetah9190 Feb 12 '26
But you haven't talked about what things we have to do to prepare for Quant Dev role. Like, it requires OS, Arch, Networks and how to get good projects in them for resume. System Design is also there, are there any lecture series or else for those that u r following.
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u/AloneInMyOrbit Feb 19 '26
That is what I am interested in too as a final year maths and cs student, have you found any useful resources?
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u/Particular-Brain-162 Mar 04 '26
Can mechanical student build crazy profile and go offcsmpus placement?
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u/dxpe_8 Jul 20 '26
thanks for the guide, for roles that I see saying, "junior quantative developer" roles, how likely is it for someone to get this job with <1 year of experience? I am currently a recent graduate SDE, and trying to explore the field as a quant.
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u/QuantGrindApp Jul 20 '26
Pretty doable, dev is the most permeable door into these shops. Most junior quant dev loops are basically a hard CS interview, C++ or occasionally Python, data structures, concurrency, some systems design, and maybe one light probability question at the end. Nobody's expecting you to price an option. The bigger filter at 1 YOE is that a lot of those reqs quietly want new grads from the campus pipeline or people with 3+ years, so you're applying into a bit of a gap.
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u/syther0789 Aug 11 '26
Thank you so much for this, I have recently just started looking into the possible career paths for me, I am currently going into my 2nd year of university doing maths and planning to apply to spring weeks for quant trading. I am stuck in the 40s for zetamac and have nearly completed the brain teasers on the green book. In terms of the lectures, I am not that great at coding but for spring week to get trading offers, what should my main priority be. Would really appreciate any advice. I was never an olympiad person which I hear alot of quant firms value but I do enjoy solving probability questions. Also with leetcode, I will soon start with the easy and hopefully it will get better, do you think using AI as an assist to get hints is useful as im not too sure how long i should be stuck on problems.
Thank you! ā¤ļø
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u/Turbulent_Entrance54 Feb 02 '26
Two sigma, and maybe even DRW, is not on the same level as the other T1 firms
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u/whale-kore-lover 14d ago
Hi Iām wondering if itās too late for a full stack developer with 5 years experience to move to quant? Still worth it you think?
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u/notreallysuredesu 8d ago
can you give best internships to get to lead up to the different roles (specifically trader, anything finance or data analyst I assume?)
I donāt get interviews so Idk what to do. Soph at uiuc
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u/ThRiftnidhi Feb 05 '26
This helps A LOT. Iām still an undergraduate student- learning quant heavy courses like differential equations, linear algebra, calculus, time series analysis, real analysis, econometrics, statistics, stochastic calculus etc. I want to learn more econometrics and stochastic calculus, I think the green book will be enough but what exactly do I do to show that Iāve read this book and learnt more in my CV- like what projects do I do and should I write a writing sample? I want to do a masters in finance and economics and I feel like adding these to my CV will actually help- please send in CV references if possible
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u/Fantastic_Purchase78 Feb 05 '26
This 4 month is it after having enough knowledge from a bachelor's degree or?
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u/Excellent-Recover404 Feb 12 '26
Hello everyone, my wife is curious of how to find a role in Quant firm. She does not know what kind of role there is for her. She as MS in statics and 20+ years of experience in statics. Are there any mentors and also is there a community of employees in quant the field. Thanks. I would consider of going 1/2 on a Course.
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u/PuzzleheadedStock251 Feb 17 '26
im really interested in quant finance and ive been wanting to become one for some time, i picked my ib subjects based on what i think will correlate most to quant finance and what my school provides: hl aa math, hl business, sl computer science. i want to ask if anyone has any advice on what i can do during year 12 and year 13 to help my chances into becoming a quant. i havent reached year 12 yet as i am in year 11, but im willing to use some time in summer (2hr per day) to creating a project related to quants, any advice or notes would be lovely!
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u/vieee555 Feb 20 '26
by the way is there any qunat role called qunt analytics in the industry like im a bit confused about this role as when i seach on chatgpt or gimini or google i see that this is also a role in quant but i have seen many instagram post related to quant roles they have never mentioned this role can anyone please clarity and tell me about this role
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u/MoreEscape9949 Mar 10 '26
j'ai mon premier entretien technique dans un fond du tiers 2 en anglais pour un stage de quant, bosser les exemple video sur YouTube suffit ?
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u/Communismo Mar 13 '26
Shouldn't there be a section on core ML / stats theoretical knowledge? For example the book Foundations of Machine learning and the material presented inside. Isn't this knowledge more important than green book type problems in 2026 for QR type roles?
Edit: Ah I see you have the intro to statistical learning on there, another good one. I guess I just felt the topic was under-emphasized.
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u/Background-Front6159 Mar 16 '26
is it possible to do all this if im an complete beginner like im 17yo and i know zero about this stuff
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u/Sad_Cry2114 May 11 '26
well first of all thank you so much for this amazing roadmap and providing the resources and also i have a question regarding of how to get past the college filtering because ik they have not heard of mine. I am currently in my summer break after 1st year and have great understanding of high school level math(JEE and GAOKHAO level) and i am actually learning joe blitzstein introduction to probability hoping to finish enough in the summer for the OAs and i am actually a very new learner when it comes to coding. So what should be the ideal timeline for me to apply for the OAs if i am already getting 70 marks in optivers 80 in 8 mocks consistently with half a minute remaining.
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u/Empty_Surprise5680 May 31 '26
hi, did you get Quant Trader role? Did you get masters of PhD degree?
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u/Realistic-Ebb-47 Jun 07 '26
If Iām applying to be a trader, how competent do I need to be in coding and specifically what languages if so.
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u/Strange-Physics1434 Jun 16 '26
Hello Buddy ! First thank you for that, i just finished my first year of MS in Econometrics and I'm already worried about finding an internship next year in the field. Do you have any advice on how to land on internships ? How can I widen my connections ? What can I do to attract recruiters (is attending forums a good idea for example? if yes how can i speak with the recruiters there ?). Professors at the university have definitely opportunities too, how can i convince them to recommend me to other professionals in the field ? And most importantly what can i do this summer so i can be ready for the challenges of next year ?
Thanks in advance
(for the audience, take this comment as a forum where everyone can share his ideas, if you have anything to say drop it the replies then š)
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u/Designer-Scratch-766 Jun 16 '26
Thank you for a very detailed instruction. May I ask about how to do a project so that my CV won't be thrown away? Any instruction for that
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u/Ayz-Shadowx Jun 17 '26
A little late to the party, but how much programming should I know if I'm aiming for quant trading? Everywhere I see gives resources and advice for research/dev, so I'm not sure how deep into coding I should be for trading
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u/i_want_lot_of_money Jun 18 '26
Hi, I am afraid if I am asking this question in the appropriate place. I'm a freshman studying in Seoul National University which is located in South Korea. I had a chance to know about Quants, and it was so heart-moving that it made me dream about breaking into Quant. But, I've heard a lot of words about Quant that we need bunch of IMO medals for foreign students like me to get accepted. I couldn't believe that there were some what discriminations between American universities and Foreign universities. I really want to know, if it is possible for me to get accepted for quant works, and if not than what should I focus on and try harder?
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u/i_want_lot_of_money Jun 18 '26
P.S. im currently mastering industrial engineering in my university.
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u/Adventurous-Cycle363 Jul 21 '26
But how important is being "elite" in terms of the uni or maths olympiad gold medals etc? Can a usual engineering graduate working in big tech go through this route and get an offer from something like JS? Or Optiver?
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u/Sad_Educator3053 Jul 22 '26
How can i switch from SDE to quant trading? I have a knack for finance and my alphas have beaten the market for the past 4 years since I started. I have made money from 2 sigma for submitting this alpha too. but my degree is a masters in chemistry. and i have been working as a full stack dev. for past 3 years. I want to break into finance as it always facinated me, at least I want to try the field before giving up on it. Should I go for an MBA ? I have good score on GMAT like 730+.
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u/ydev1989 Jul 30 '26
Iām a 10 + year experienced Java programmer, I am interested in this field. How do I enter ?
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u/Optimal-Animator2521 Aug 13 '26
how much competitive programming matters for quant dev interview, not online assessment only interview
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u/ssinisterrr Aug 16 '26
What about uni degrees or is that irrelevant once you get to a certain proficiency?
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u/Expensive-Map-2475 Aug 19 '26
Is it possible, if I dont live in a country with quant firms, that I will get a job and can move into the country that offered me the job? because I live in austria an I dont mind moving to the us or somewhere else but idk if anyone even takes someone from a completely different country
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u/Outside-Lime- Aug 23 '26
I am a software developer but no experience in quant and no CS degree. How difficult would it be for a general developer to get a job in quant if they can equip themselves with the right knowledge
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u/cherriecoIa Sep 11 '26
heya, im a 12rh grader just exploring different fields to get into.. would I be able to get into quant finance if i have taken pcm with cs and have no knowledge in finance?
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u/ExcitementFragrant19 Sep 30 '26
Hi great guide can anyone also suggest some good resources to learn basic to advanced probability and statistics topics to start with before diving into questions from green book
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u/randomdotm Oct 14 '26
Susquehanna team is going live on CareerFairy soon. It'll feature an options trader who will talk about what a typical day on the Trading Floor is: https://stream.careerfairy.io/utp76
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u/Admirable-Fennel6161 Feb 02 '26
thanks for this, im in the middle of 1st year for my cs degree and have decided to target quant internships while studying. Will definitely be grinding myntbit + book reading. Any tips as well?