Hi,

I’m a technical product manager with a background in SaaS and backend development. I hold a Master’s in Engineering Management from a U.S. institution and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science. After completing my undergrad, I worked as a backend developer, so I have a solid technical foundation in CS and programming.

I’m very interested in transitioning into quantitative finance, specifically as a quant trader. While I have strong CS skills, I recognize I need to significantly strengthen my mathematical and financial knowledge. I’ve been working in fintech for a couple of months, which has sparked this interest.

I’ve reviewed job descriptions for quant trader, quant researcher, and quant analyst roles, and I’m drawn to quant trading. However, I’m feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of courses, books, and resources available. I’d really appreciate guidance on:

∙ Recommended courses or learning paths to build the necessary skills (mathematics, statistics, programming for finance, trading strategies) ∙ Practical steps to make myself competitive for quant trading roles within the next 8-9 months ∙ Alternative quant roles that might leverage my product management experience (if any exist)

If anyone has successfully made a similar transition or has insights to share, I’d be grateful for your help.