New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/11/2021 -- Quantitative analysis is the use of mathematical, statistical and financial methods. Those looking for careers in the field are often quantitative analysts or more frequently termed, a quant. In general, quants tend to specialize in specific, career defining areas which include, derivative structuring or pricing, risk management, algorithmic trading and investment management. The occupation has often drawn similarities to those in industrial mathematics in other industries. For candidates able to search vast databases and identify patterns, such as correlations among liquid assets or price-movement patterns, (trend following or mean reversion) the quant sector is ideally suited. Additional roles also include, statistical arbitrage, quantitative investment management, algorithmic trading, and electronic market making.
Selby Jennings has been providing expert level recruitment services for the financial services industry on a global scale since 2004 with a business model predicated on being sector-specific specialist. Since breaking into the US market in 2013, the Selby Jennings team have successfully opened seven offices, all of which have seen unparalleled growth due to their unrivalled ability to deliver top talent in a timely fashion. As one of the most established search firms in the quant sector, Selby Jennings has continued to execute and streamline niche searches for large corporate and start-up clients alike. Since 2004 Selby Jennings have recognised the growth and high demand in careers surrounding quantitative analytics and as such, they have proactively formed a recruitment team solely dedicated to quant careers.
The team has been a foundation of the success of Selby Jennings and the Phaidon International Group as a world-wide organization. With well over a decade of experience in recruiting for quant roles at all levels, the Selby Jennings team pride themselves on an unrivalled knowledge of the sector and a diverse client network. With a proprietary candidate database consisting of over 400,000 professionals that work in various quantitative roles; ranging from derivative desk quants, modelers, developers, researchers to portfolio managers as well as quant traders, candidates and companies can rest assured they're in expert hands when it comes to the extensive field of quants. Many of these relationships have been built and maintained over the last 15 years, making Selby Jennings the agency of choice for world-class clients looking for help solving the number one business challenge: sourcing and retaining talent. As an agency, Selby Jennings' global presence spans North America, Europe and APAC. The quant team is one of the most expansive teams in the US with specialist recruitment consultants covering, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, and San Francisco.
Careers within the quant industry, currently available through the Selby Jennings US team include, Algorithmic Trading, Software Engineering, IT and Infrastructure, Trading, Quant Research, Quant Analytics, Credit Risk, Equity Research & Portfolio Management, Data Science and Analytics, Corporate Banking, Trade Finance, Market Risk, Credit Research & Portfolio Management, Commodities and Investment Research.
"Like many sectors, 2020 marked a defining moment for recruitment. Challenged by uncertainty, but unwavering in our commitment to our clients, we enter 2021 with a sense of duty to clients and candidates", commented Luis Rolim, Global Marketing Director at Selby Jennings. He went onto say, "as we reflect on the challenges of virtually securing and retaining talent, we're inspired by a team who have demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and continue to help all our clients secure top talent on a global scale."
Career defining quant careers for elite quantitative investment firms, are currently available throughout the US. To find out more information about quantitative analytics jobs visit: https://www.selbyjennings.com
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