Quantitative Analyst
60AI USED FOR60%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Quantitative Analyst
Quantitative analysts use maths and computer coding to understand money markets and help investors make better decisions. They spot patterns in numbers and build tools to predict how markets might move.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI already does much of this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Expect fewer people in higher-judgment roles: enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Quantitative AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist in data collection and preliminary analysis, gaining hands-on experience with quantitative methods and tools.£30,000 - £40,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Quantitative AnalystAt this stage, you will take on more complex projects, developing models independently and collaborating closely with senior analysts and traders.£50,000 - £65,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Quantitative AnalystIn a senior role, you will lead projects, mentor junior analysts, and play a key role in strategic decision-making within the organisation.£75,000+
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.