Financial Quantitative Analysts
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.
Median pay: $81,100/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 10,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Apply mathematical or statistical techniques to address practical issues in finance, such as derivative valuation, securities trading, risk management, or financial market regulation.
• Research or develop analytical tools to address issues such as portfolio construction or optimization, performance measurement, attribution, profit and loss measurement, or pricing models.
• Interpret results of financial analysis procedures.
• Develop core analytical capabilities or model libraries, using advanced statistical, quantitative, or econometric techniques.
• Define or recommend model specifications or data collection methods.
• Produce written summary reports of financial research results.
• Maintain or modify all financial analytic models in use.
• Provide application or analytical support to researchers or traders on issues such as valuations or data.
What's the median pay for Financial Quantitative Analysts?
The median pay for Financial Quantitative Analysts is $81,100 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Financial Quantitative Analysts?
Employment for Financial Quantitative Analysts is projected to change +3.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Financial Quantitative Analysts?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Financial Quantitative Analysts?
About 10,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.