Career perspectives

Graduates of Quantitative Finance have the following skills:

• knowledge of financial phenomena, supported by economic fundamentals and the ability to analyse, present and evaluate them rigorously,
• the ability to manage and model risk using quantitative methods and to manage a portfolio of assets under changing market conditions,
• the ability to navigate the world of complex derivative pricing models, to value them, and to assess the investment risks associated with them,
• the ability to design and optimise an investment system based on automatically-generated signals; the ability to put such a system into practice and properly assess and manage the associated risks,
• programming (C++, R CRAN) and knowledge of statistical and econometric methods for practical implementation of model solutions,
• knowledge and understanding of the objectives, context, and relevance of ethical standards and regulation in financial markets,
• knowledge of the latest analytical developments and trends in global financial literature,
• proficient use of specialised English in risk management, investment processes and quantitative tools,
• preparation for analytical and executive positions in the financial sector at home and abroad,
• preparation for carrying out independent research and analysis projects.

A solid theoretical basis will enable graduates to flexibly adapt to the requirements of the changing labour market. They may be employed by financial institutions, financial market regulators, and other enterprises, in particular positions related to quantitative finance. Examples include:

• Risk Management
• Financial Engineering
• Financial Products Development
• Quantitative Asset Management
• Macroeconomic and financial forecasting
• Investment Analysis
• Derivatives Pricing
• Algorithmic Trading
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Consultancy
• Academic and Industrial Research