Developer making 105k + 15k need to break ceiling

[Lambda Lambda Lambda]

Hi,

I'm sure this type of question has been posted numerous times but...

I'm a software developer with 10 years experience working in finance as mainly a back-office, reporting guy. My strength is C# and SQL (although I've also worked with <insert web technology here>).

With the wife no longer working, I need to be making at least 145k. I'm thinking about making a move to a quantitative developer that works with a trading desk.

My concern is my skillset. My math is meh (took CALC I&II, linear algebra, and discrete/indiscrete math), that's it. Do I have the chops to apply to a quant job? I'm not sure...

I know there are some quants out there making 150k whose math sucks but there coding is impeccable, I actually know one personally.

Can the gurus bestow some advice?

Thanks!

 

[Lambda Lambda Lambda]

I forgot to mention, I'm located in New York City - thanks...

 

[MRoss]

with 10 years experience working in finance as mainly a back-office, reporting guy.

I was approached by a back office risk developer with a similar question. My answer to him was that he should remain in his division but get out of back office. That is; he should use his 10+ years of connections to move into a full risk position. Developing risk software while not directly related to everyday risk functions is far closer than a front office role.

I suggest you do that same. I do not know what reporting functions you report to but almost always back office make less than their mid-front office counter parts. Have you considered moving to the area you develop for? You might no longer be a dev but you will almost certainly make more money.