Education
Quantitative analysts often come from physics, engineering, or mathematics backgrounds rather than economics-related fields, and quantitative analysis is a major source of employment for people with physics and mathematics Ph.Ds. Typically, a quantitative analyst will also need extensive skills in computer programming, most commonly C++ and/or Java.
This demand for quantitative analysts has led to the resurgence in demand for actuarial qualifications as well as creation of specialized Masters and PhD courses in financial engineering, mathematical finance, computational finance, and/or financial reinsurance. In particular, Masters degrees in mathematical finance, financial engineering, Operations Research and financial analysis are becoming more popular with students and with employers. See Master of Quantitative Finance; Master of Financial Economics.
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