High Performance Computing - Finance

talmas · Post by **talmas** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:00 am

I know it will sound repetitive but I also also seek help of recruiters on this forum for guidance on how to find a job as a Quant. Here's my brief background:

1) PhD in Electrical Engineering (degree anticipated in Jan 08).

2) Thesis areas: Mathematical Modeling and High Performance Computing

3) Experience in Numerical Algorithms, PDEs, Finite Differences, Monte Carlo, etc.

4) C/C++, MATLAB, Parallel Computing.

So far my approach has been to apply directly on the company websites and I have had only 1 screening interview which went well. I am hoping to hear from them for a second round of interviews. But now I want to better organize my job search process. Here are my questions:

1) Is it a bad time to search for a Quant job.

2) Do you think a career in Quant is good for based on my background.

3) Can I send my resume to the recruiters on this forum?

Thanks in advance.

P.S. I have been reading Hull, Joshi, Paul W****tt, etc. to get

some financial background.

-T

JoeC · Post by **JoeC** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:06 am

Your background sounds pretty solid for an entry level quant or quant developer role. Sounds like companies aren't doing much recruiting on your campus? As well many firms have programs for fresh grads that start in the summer - so you're out of cycle with that.

Your graduating into a shitty market, but if you knock on enough doors you'll find a spot. Drop me an email I'd like to take a look at your CV.

talmas · Post by **talmas** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:55 am

Joe, thanks for the prompt response. I have sent my resume to your profile email. I am eager to hear your feedback.

Babs · Post by **Babs** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:31 am

you can certainly send me your CV.

mj · Post by mj » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:32 am

reading Joshi is always a good idea but let me emphasize that reading is not enough -- can you reproduce the material under stress?

talmas · Post by **talmas** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:18 pm

I agree that reading is "necessary" condition but not "sufficient".

I am practicing various examples and exercises available in these books but I cannot say I have done "stress-testing" on myself.

For someone like me who is coming out of grad school (non-Finance), what do you recommend?

DocAdam7 · Post by **DocAdam7** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:27 pm

I'd be interested in seeing your resume as well. Can you email it to me (if you don't mind of course).

hgeorgako · Post by **hgeorgako** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:06 pm

You can email me your resume as well.

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sasquatch · Post by **sasquatch** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:14 pm

If you don't mind, I'll throw my hat in the ring, as well. Please send me a resume and a good day and time to chat. Cheers.

rowdyroddypiper · Post by **rowdyroddypiper** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:12 pm

Off topic but thought I'd ask.

I've been told (though not necessarily by a most reputable source) that it is a very bad idea to send your resume directly to HR if you plan on using a headhunter. The logic explained to me is that if you are in the HR system they may be disinclined to pay a fee to a headhunter bringing someone. I know there are different types of head hunters and the placement assignments vary so maybe this doesn't hold true. I'm just wondering though is it a bad idea to submit directly to HR if you think you might need some help getting placed later or is this some urban myth cooked up by recruiters to funnel the fresh fish their way? Smiley