Quantitative Analyst Cupertino, CA
Apply sophisticated numerical techniques and write software to develop and analyze statistical models for computerized financial trading strategies.
Work involves examining trading data to determine ways of increasing profitability, decreasing risk, and lowering transaction costs. In addition, quants research financial literature to identify new trading ideas and create simulations to test them. Quants with the group have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number of them have also competed successfully in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. Candidates should have a 3.5+ GPA and 700+ on their quantitative scores.
