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An expert in the use of mathematics and related subjects, particularly in investment management and stock trading.
理学专家：运用数学和相关学科的专家，尤指在投资管理和股票交易中
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The Top 10 Quant Schools
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http://www.taisha.org/bbs/thread-1779825-2-1.html


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目前，金融工程师(financail engineer)的称谓越来越多的被QUANT所代替。下面这篇文章以浅显的语言介绍了QUANT的方方面面。
随着国内金融市场的发展，相信会有更多的金融机构开始招募QUANT.
ON BECOMING A QUANT
MARK JOSHI
1. What does a quant do?
A quant designs and implements mathematical models for the pricing of derivatives, assessment of risk, or predicting market movements.
2. What sorts of quant are there?
(1) Front office/desk quant
(2) Model validating quant
(3) Research quant
(4) Quant developer
(5) Statistical arbitrage quant
(6) Capital quant
英文版的，比较全