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Can a programmer be a quant trader without knowing all that math and models? [closed]
Is it a requirement to be a math person in order to work as a quant trader? Have you seen a non-math good developer successful in this career?
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How to develop journeymanship and mastery in the field Quantitative Finance?
I've read the FAQ and I know that this question may be considered off-topic by the standards set forth but I think a topic such as this is a valid exception. Questions like this one have been ...
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What is “Flow Interest Rates”?
Looking at quant roles I keep seeing 'Flow Interest Rates' or 'Interest Rate Flow' - what does this refer to?
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Issues when considering a quantitative trading/finance firm
I have an upcoming quantitative trading interview (prop desk at a large bank), and I would like to have some good questions to ask about the group. However, I am changing fields from academia and I do ...
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signal processing + finance? [closed]
I am a postgrad student doing a master in Signal Processing and I have graduated from an engineering school
I was wondering if there are any jobs in finance that are opened to people having this kind ...
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What is the role of Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) desks in investment banks?
What does a CVA (Credit Valuation Adjustment) desk do, and how are its activities different from other trading desks? Can you work as a quant for a CVA desk and consider your role "front office"?
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What are the best master programmes for someone interested in a career in quantitative finance? [closed]
Any recommendations on the best schools and overall education choices for quantitative finance?