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How much do associate quantitative analyst jobs pay per month?

As of May 29, 2026, the average monthly pay for associate quantitative analyst in the United States is $6,290.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $5,708.33 and $6,708.33 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Quantitative Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Quantitative Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in mathematics and statistics, and typically a degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, finance, or engineering. Familiarity with programming languages like Python or R, experience with statistical modeling tools, and knowledge of data analysis platforms are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills help you interpret data and collaborate with team members. These skills are crucial for developing accurate models, providing actionable insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making in complex financial environments.

What are some common challenges an Associate Quantitative Analyst faces when transitioning from academia to industry?

One common challenge for Associate Quantitative Analysts moving from academia to industry is adapting to the fast-paced, results-driven environment where deadlines and business impacts are prioritized over theoretical exploration. Unlike academic research, industry projects often require quick, practical solutions and effective communication with non-technical stakeholders. Additionally, analysts may need to balance multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate closely with teams such as risk management, IT, and trading desks. Developing strong project management and communication skills can help ease this transition.

What does an Associate Quantitative Analyst do?

An Associate Quantitative Analyst is responsible for applying mathematical, statistical, and analytical methods to financial and risk management problems. Their tasks often include building financial models, analyzing large datasets, and supporting senior analysts or portfolio managers with data-driven insights. They typically use programming languages like Python, R, or MATLAB to develop algorithms and test investment strategies. Associate Quantitative Analysts play a crucial role in helping organizations make data-informed decisions in areas such as trading, asset management, and risk assessment.

What is the difference between Associate Quantitative Analyst vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectAssociate Quantitative AnalystQuantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, or related field; some roles may require a master'sBachelor's or master's degree in quantitative fields; often more experience required
Work EnvironmentEntry-level position in finance or investment firms, supporting senior analystsMid-level role, involved in developing models and strategies in finance firms
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in asset management, hedge funds, investment banksUsed across similar financial institutions, often as a step toward senior roles

The Associate Quantitative Analyst typically holds an entry-level position with a focus on supporting quantitative teams, while a Quantitative Analyst usually has more experience and takes on more complex modeling tasks. Both roles are essential in financial analysis, but the associate role often serves as a stepping stone to becoming a full Quantitative Analyst.

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Senior Associate, Quantitative Analyst - MLRO

Senior Associate, Quantitative Analyst - MLRO

Capital One

New York, NY

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 141 rated banks


Job description

Senior Associate, Quantitative Analyst - MLRO

At Capital One data is at the center of everything we do. As a startup, we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and the relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data-driven decision-making.

As a Quantitative Analyst at Capital One, you'll be part of a team that's leading the next wave of disruption at a whole new scale, using the latest in cloud computing and machine learning technologies and operating across billions of customer records to unlock the big opportunities that help everyday people save money, time and agony in their financial lives.

This position works on developing market and counterparty credit risk models for the Capital Markets line of business. These models are critical to enabling continued prudent growth of the Commercial Bank and other trading activity. The outputs of these models will be used in hedging trading risks, stress testing, risk-weighted assets, and limits monitoring.

Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Partner with the various lines of business to enhance modeling and analytical framework. Particularly focused on Value-at-Risk (VaR), Greeks (sensitivities), Potential Future Exposure (PFE), and Credit Value Adjustment (CVA)

  • Work across Capital One entities to create novel analytical solutions to the challenging business problems

  • Identify opportunities to apply quantitative methods and automation solutions to improve business performance and process efficiencies

  • Collaborate in a cross-disciplinary team to build cloud-based solutions grounded in data

  • Identify opportunities to apply quantitative methods to improve business performance

  • Providing technical guidance to business leadership

  • Communicate technical subject matter clearly and concisely to individuals from various backgrounds.

Expertise in quantitative analysis is central to our success in all markets. Our modelers thrive in a culture of mutual respect, excellence and innovation.

Successful candidates would possess:

  • Strong understanding of quantitative analysis methods in relation to derivatives.

  • Strong coding skills in modern scripting languages such as .NET or Python.

  • Ability to clearly communicate modeling results to a wide range of audiences.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to document analyses for reproducibility.

  • Ability to fully own the model development process: from conceptualization through data exploration, model selection, validation, deployment, business user training, and monitoring.

  • Demonstrated track-record in econometric analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an exception that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:

    • A Master's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 1 year of experience in quantitative analytics

  • At least 1 year of experience in each of the following skills through education or experience:

    • Statistical or econometric modeling

    • Linear and logistic regression

    • Programming in R, Python or SQL

    • Presenting statistical concepts and research results to non-statistical audience

  • At least 1 year of experience in at least 3 of the following skills:

    • Survival analysis modeling

    • Time-series analysis

    • Panel data (longitudinal data or cross-sectional time-series data) analysis

    • Cross-sectional data analysis

    • Machine learning

    • Analysis and management of large datasets (>1M records)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience with Python, R or other statistical analyst software

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $135,600 - $154,800 for Sr Assoc,Quantitative Analysis


New York, NY: $148,000 - $168,900 for Sr Assoc,Quantitative Analysis










Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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