Do I need a PhD in a quantitative field to get a job in algorithmic trading?

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Richard Oki

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I am doing a Masters in theoretical physics from a top 3 university in Canada. I have recently become interested in algo trading, but I see that many of the roles in New York require a PhD. Is it enough to form connections and do many algo trading projects during my Masters in order to land a job?
 
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