A Day in the Life of a Quantitative Analyst at The Grupe Company
A Quantitative Analyst's day begins with staying current on events, "listen[ing] and read[ing] the news very often," followed by responding to emails and preparing for meetings. The remainder of the workday focuses on less time-sensitive tasks.
Financial News and Analysis, Email Communication, Meeting Preparation, Prioritization of Tasks, Self-directed Learning
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Mariana Roge Ferreira Duarte
Quantitative Analyst
The Grupe Company
University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific - Financial Mathematics
Economics
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Real Estate
Data and Analytics
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Staying updated on current events is crucial for a quantitative analyst. The job requires continuous learning and awareness of market trends.
2. The daily routine includes reading news, listening to podcasts, responding to emails, and preparing for meetings.
3. Quantitative analysts must prioritize tasks, focusing on immediate needs like meeting preparation before tackling less urgent assignments.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a quantitative analyst look like?
That's a great question. Coming out of college, I think everyone should know this: you have to keep yourself updated. It's easy to do this in college because you're constantly discussing these topics.
Once you're out of the classroom environment, you have to make a conscious effort to stay informed. Listening to and reading the news is very important.
When you get to work, many people's first action is to listen to podcasts or read the news. Subscribing to daily newsletters is also beneficial.
After that, you can read and respond to emails and prepare for any meetings you have scheduled for the day. It's important to get those tasks done first.
Then, you can work on tasks that are less immediate, such as preparing for a meeting. That's usually how the day-to-day works.