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Hi,

I am looking for a job that caters to both my quantitative and my finance interests. I am a Computer Science major, planning on graduating in 4 months. I have taken mostly computer theory classes, so I have not had that much practice with software engineering and commercial programming. I was originally on the graduate school path (hence, the concentration on theory), but recently decided to gain some work experience before going back to school. I enjoy spending my free time reading and playing poker, rather than playing with computer technologies. I also have an interest in financial engineering, but I have not had much exposure to it (just one basic course, and some reading on my own). Does anyone know what types of quantitative jobs out there that will accommodate my limited knowledge practical computer science (although, I am willing to self-study if necessary), that allow me to explore the area of finance, and that don't require an MFE degree?

Thank you

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You might want to look into a Quant posistion at a trading desk. There is a great demand for people with heavy math/programming backgrounds - although the field is very competitive. They mostly want PHDs but it might be worth looking into a smaller boutique to get your foot in the door. Check out the forums on www.wilmott.com to get an idea of what the field is like.

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Try actuary

www.soa.org <- professional org website
www.actuarialoutpost.com <-- discussion forum

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Try actuary

www.soa.org <- professional org website
www.actuarialoutpost.com <-- discussion forum

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I can confirm that actuary is a sweet job, but it's not related to computer science very much except for programming at entry level (i.e. people that aren't actuaries yet).

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I can confirm that actuary blows.

Also, your likely first job is probably going to be a peon for abig corporation. Just get some job experience (like 3 years) then start to figure out where you really want to head.

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thanks for the suggestions.

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I can confirm that actuary blows.

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On what basis?

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I can confirm that actuary blows.

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On what basis?

[/ QUOTE ]he must be in pension consulting [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] I think it depents a lot on where you work. I am an actuarial analyst in P&C and it is a great job (will be better when I am done with exams).

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I can confirm that actuary blows.

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On what basis?

[/ QUOTE ]he must be in pension consulting [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] I think it depents a lot on where you work. I am an actuarial analyst in P&C and it is a great job (will be better when I am done with exams).

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I'm in pension consulting and I don't hate it. My job is great.