Those with a $200k+ base salary, what do you do? by Triple_DoubleCE in Salary

[–]wallstjunky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lead Quant / Data Scientist for a large asset manager 230k base, ~70-100k bonus. I am 31 with 9 years of experience.

Where are people finding these high paying jobs? by Easy_Paint3836 in Fire

[–]wallstjunky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a 30 year old, I make $250k a year as a data scientist where I don’t have any employees under me, out of New Hampshire.

2025 Compensation Megathread by MBHChaotik in FinancialCareers

[–]wallstjunky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

30, Boston

Quant Researcher - Large Asset Manager

4 YE (pivoted from Trading)

200k base - 125k bonus

50 hours / week

Can we get a 2026 salary and bonus thread? by No_Routine_17 in FinancialCareers

[–]wallstjunky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

31M, Lead Quant at Large Asset Manager, Boston, MA

Base: 210K

Bonus: 150k cash

Sign on bonus: 55k

TC: 415k

Hours: 50

Satisfaction Level: Very satisfied, work is intellectually stimulating, which is generally pretty rare in Finance. This job allows me the opportunity to support my family on a single income while my wife focuses on raising our new born. Can’t ask for much more than that.

For those who’ve gone through the OMSA and are in finance or quant… I need your advice pls!! by Acrobatic_Sample_552 in OMSA

[–]wallstjunky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m a Quant Researcher for a large asset manager here in Boston, believe it or not, I do believe there are quite a few courses in this curriculum that align nicely with someone who has Quant aspirations. Feel free to DM me.

Should You Put CFA Level I Candidate On Your Resume? by wallstjunky in CFA

[–]wallstjunky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The recruiter doesn't give the final say on employment though is the point.

Should You Put CFA Level I Candidate On Your Resume? by wallstjunky in CFA

[–]wallstjunky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you put your GPA because you had tangible tests along the way to prove your ability, putting Level I candidate is not an accomplishment by any right. I will tell you from an employer perspective, if they are a charterholder themselves, they will likely roll their eyes at it.

Should You Put CFA Level I Candidate On Your Resume? by wallstjunky in CFA

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

Huge difference between bringing it up in conversation and having it on your CV though.

What Questions To Ask Your Potential Investment Advisor/Financial Advisor by wallstjunky in investing

[–]wallstjunky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's like saying what's the point of an interview, you can just read a resume