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Am extremely able at mathematics. What demand (if any) is there for this kind of skill in Finance?

Will have a very good maths degree next year, want to stay challenged. Are there any jobs suited to this?

Asked by MikeSJ

Posted in Qualifications and Investment Banking / M & A

09 Sep 2008

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  • I heard beancounting can be challenging and pays well. Aside from that there isnt demand for numeracy in the city. People who like to talk about their feelings tend to do much better.

    W Hunting 09 Sep 2008

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  • You can look for quant positions but you generally need a PhD. Physicists tend to be preferred as they have a more practical approach. And what do you mean by "extremely able"?

    Todd 09 Sep 2008

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  • As Todd says, there is quantitative finance with jobs that often require a PhD. That's pretty challenging, but you will need to study more. That may be a PhD, CQF or masters. I've written a guide to quant careers with a reading list.

    DominiConnor 10 Sep 2008

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  • Hey DominiConnor, could you please tell me where can i get a copy of your guide? Thx!

    bahaamounzer 10 Sep 2008

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  • Original poster here: Dominiconner I would be interested in reading this if you have link. Thanks.

    MikeSJ 10 Sep 2008

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  • if u show u can apply ur raw maths ability to financial and real-world problems, and that u r interested in the IB business and markets, i think there will be a demand from IB derivatives trading desks . also from quant-style hedge funds

    jimbo 11 Sep 2008

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  • become an actuary, they spend all day every day doing sums

    PH 23 Sep 2008

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