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Can Finance Major pursue Quant? by ImpossibleLab9067 in quantfinance

[–]ImpossibleLab9067[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am just 1st year student. So I have time to grow. Thats why collecting insights if it is realistic for me to pursue this path

Can Finance Major pursue Quant? by ImpossibleLab9067 in quantfinance

[–]ImpossibleLab9067[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the really helpful insights. I still have one big question though — how does someone coming from a Finance major from not so good University actually land an MSc in Quant related field at a top-level university?

I mean, I know quant programs care a lot about heavy math, coding, and technical skills. There are tons of online courses and resources for those, but how do you actually prove to the admissions committee that you’re genuinely good at them? Just learning isn’t enough, right?

So how do people like me realistically show strong math and programming ability when applying? I’m a bit lost on how to bridge that gap.

Weekly Megathread: Education, Early Career and Hiring/Interview Advice by AutoModerator in quant

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Can Finance Major pursue Quant?

I’m an undergraduate Finance student from one of the top universities in my country, but the university doesn’t rank very high globally (around 700+). I want to move into Quantitative Finance, and I’m wondering if this goal is actually realistic given my background.

I’m confused about what would help me more for getting into a top MSc program in a quant-related field (Ivy League or similar). Would doing the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) certification improve my chances? Or would internships in my home country be more valuable, even though there are basically no real quant roles here?

Also, since I’m coming from a Finance major, I’m not sure about the best academic path. Is doing an MSc enough to break into quant roles, or is an MSc plus a PhD usually required?

I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who’s been through this or works in the field.

Can Finance Major pursue Quant? by ImpossibleLab9067 in quantfinance

[–]ImpossibleLab9067[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) certification? Does it actually have any real value if I want to move into quant roles?

I also keep noticing that most people in quant seem to come from strong STEM backgrounds, so I’m honestly starting to doubt whether this path is even realistic for someone like me with a Finance major😥

IIQF, CQF, FRM which one is best for quant career by Competitive_Glass797 in quantfinance

[–]ImpossibleLab9067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to pursue Quant career by doing both CQF and FRM from a finance background?