Quantitative Analyst (Quant)

What you would do

Develop and evaluate quantitative models for financial decisions or risk. [1]

Where you could work

Banks, investment firms, financial technology, and risk teams. [1]

Hours and flexibility

Usually full time; market events and model releases can create pressure. [1]

Physical and emotional demands

Model uncertainty and flawed assumptions require rigorous validation. [1]

How you could advance

Experience can lead to senior quantitative research or model-risk leadership. [1]

These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.