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Hello, In terms of research the Financial Mathematics program is considered a bit more academic and less applied from people in the the program. The MQF program is ranked much or fairly higher here. Any other opinions on areas that get more of less focs from each program and / or things that...

Hello, Does anyone have any recommendations on an MS program in stats or math with a stats concentration. I am looking for a program with a strong amount of financial econometrics and stat programming. I would appreciate ne if possible, though online or any location is fine. I know many offer...

Thank you for the reply. I was asking this to create a reference of courses and the sequence people think best. I was listing calc 1 as the starting point not saying it was sufficient.

I have seen a few threads listing prereqs for mfe subjects. I would like to see people's opinion on math with suggested books and the sequence in which to study them. So starting from Calculus 1 to be able to get graduate mfe stochastic calc say at the level of Steele. Thank you in advance. So...

Thank you very much for the recommendations and detail. With the addition of your comments do you think and proficiency in those topics provide from a topic standpoint the basic main math component of an mfe or msmf degree? If there is any general topic I am still missing please let me know.

Thank you. I have seen topics like numerical linear algebra and various aspects of optimization and linear and non linear programming. Would those be more accurate? Do have have a preferred book on numerical methods that would be a good introductory text for the numerical topic?

If someone wanted to do self study, focusing on the formal math courses and not the integrated components of other mfe content. What courses and books would be good. Based on looking at various schools I see these topics most: probability and measure theory stochastic calc and processes...

Yes. Specifically I was refering to your comment about a PDE book, though ultimately I would certainly want to hear what books that would be the best foundation for Wilmott and Hull. I appreciate the response.

Thank you. Is there a particular book you would recommend?

What is the background for understanding the content in willmott on quant finance 3 volume book, also if there is a different courses needed for these books what are they. Thanks. Stefanica, Primer for Financial Eng Shreve, Stochastic calc 1 and 2 Joshi, Concepts of Math Finance

What would be your suggestions for a probability and stats book that would come before someone has had analysis. Basically looking for a suggestion for someone ultimately reading shreve or steele prior to being familiar with proofs, measure ect. So a good general introduction to non rigorous...

Hello, From talking to people and reading articles it seems like the best way to break into true trading, is by demonstrating a viable track record with strong metrics. I would like to hear any suggestions regarding the best way to market such a track record to try and be funded by a bank or...

I really appreciate the detailed response. So would you say it is more about capacity in that they want to you can understand things like pdes stochastic calc, however it is more of signal than something you will use in actual market decisions? To that point would you say these msfe degrees are...

Ken, it definitely seems like the majority of OR do look to go into finance less. I see you have an OR background, since the skills seems like such a good match it prompted me to ask. Can you clarify what you mean by marketing oneself, sorry if that should be obvious? Also do you think that the...

Certainly makes sense. Would you say a financial undergrad degree with a graduate degree in or would impact things at all?

When looking at quant finance job postings it would seem that or would be an ideal degree. It provides high level math, especially math stats, economics, modeling and computer science. Those are essentially the main skills wanted for most finance roles. So why isnt one of the more requested degrees?

Hello, I would like to know any concepts you think are important or recources I could consult for an operational position. I dont have too much experience in support. Some of the listed responsibilities are reconciliation of portfolio positions Reconciliation of Investor...

I know there are a few threads related to the job issue already, so I apologize if this has been talked about already. Is it the opinion of the board that the number of quant roles will be impacted/reduced more significantly than other typical investment banking/finance positions. For instance...

When I say buy side I consider it to be more the asset management side, pension funds, mutual funds. As opposed to traders at i banks. For instance most portfolio managers seem to be mba grads, or cfa members.

Also , this seems to be decently different on the buy side. It seems like the mba is still the degree of choice in that area. Is that accurate, or am I mistaken?

Hello, This is motivated by some of the recent threads on the board, and the Tim Grant interview I finally got around to reading. I have read some interviews and different threads about the trading field. Obviously it is becomming more quatitative by the day. My question is if the same...

I have been going back and fourth in terms of grad options as evidenced by my positing history. I have started to look into actual MBA programs due mostly to contacts in the corp finance side. My problem is that even the most well known dont seem to be even remotely quantitative, even in the...

Hello, As I have mentioned before I am most likely going to be heading to graduate school with the intention of becomming a trader. However I havea couple interviews that I figured were worth exploring. Having a math/econ/cs background with out too much pure finance, am looking for a...

Thanks. I consider strong c++, matlab, sas necessary, but for clarification I was assuming that I have the required programming skills. So in your opinion there isnt really one area where the econ phd is more useful/desirable, as long as you show them you can handle the work?

I have seen on the various job boards that a phd in econ (assuming a concentration in econometrics) is acceptable for Stat Arb jobs. How is it regarded in other quant areas? Is it possible to get general quant jobs with a phd in econ, or are you at disadvantage to a math, statistics phd. If...

Basically my question is would an economics or finance phd disqualify from being considered, provided that I can demonstrate the necessary tech skills? In terms of my definition, I am most interested in the front office trading desk quant positions, and the stat arbitrage. Thanks.

Is it possible to get a job as a quant with a phd in economics (financial economics)? Also is a regular finance phd acceptable? Thanks.

I havent noticed it listed on any of the grad shcool lists. Has anyone gone to or become familair with this program? If so would you give me a brief evaluation? Thanks.

thanks. The problem is that without current rankings I only have a general idea of which the top schools are. The other problem is that in the nj/ny area most seem to be ranked highly. Are there any in this area that you would consider to be in that "not that selective category?" If there arent...

I wanted to apply to one or two less competitive (saftey) programs. I was wondeirng if anyone could list some financial engineering/ finmath programs which are relatively easy to get into? Thanks.

I dont know if this is the proper sub section, but I am looking into choices and I was wondering if people could share what made them decide on financial engineering as opposed to some of the closely related fields. For instance what are the major differences between FE and operations...

I am just begining to explore different graduate school options. It seems that there are a lot of financial math fields that are very similar. I am sure this question would require a very long answer, but what are the basic differences between, financial engineering , quantitative finance...