Want to be a quant? Here’s how (and how not) to get hired

Stay curious, be a team player, speak well – and don’t be big-headed

The Tomorrow’s Quants series examines the skills and traits required of new quant recruits via a survey of major employers – and how universities are preparing them for the workplace, via a series of podcast interviews. A previous article looked at the technical skills that new quants will need.

A senior quant in the QIS team at a European bank challenges candidates for junior roles with simple