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Pyramid Consulting

Java Developer Specialist

Mclean, VA

$52.25 - $67.75/hr

... contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in McLean, VA. Key Responsibilities: * Bachelor's degree, ideally in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative ...

Software Technology Inc

Sr. Python Developer

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

$51.50 - $71/hr

This is a contract position, currently fully funded through EOY. No plans for extension or ... Minimum Requirements: BS in Computer Science or any quantitative field. 3+ years in python.

Prescient Edge

Senior Software Developer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$53 - $70/hr

... upon contract reward. Benefits: At Prescient Edge , we believe that acting with integrity and ... Master's degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical ...

Prescient Edge

Senior Software Developer

Chesapeake, VA

$49.75 - $66/hr

... upon contract reward. Benefits: At Prescient Edge , we believe that acting with integrity and ... Master's degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical ...

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What is the difference between Quant Developer Contract vs Quant Analyst?

AspectQuant Developer ContractQuant Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in finance, mathematics, or computer science; programming skills in Python, C++, or JavaUsually requires a degree in finance, economics, or mathematics; strong analytical and modeling skills
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term contracts, often in trading firms or hedge fundsFull-time, ongoing roles within financial institutions or asset management firms
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and financial technology companiesWidely used in investment banks, asset managers, and financial consulting firms

In summary, Quant Developer Contract roles focus on developing and implementing trading algorithms on a temporary basis, requiring strong programming skills. Quant Analysts typically perform ongoing quantitative research and modeling in a full-time capacity. Both roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ mainly in employment type and work environment.

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Data Scientist Sr /Quantitative Analytics Tech Lead

Data Scientist Sr /Quantitative Analytics Tech Lead

Technology Ventures

Mclean, VA

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Job description

Data Scientist Sr /Quantitative Analytics Tech Lead

Location : 5 days onsite / week McLean, VA

Duration : 6 months contract to Hire

Need local to DC metro area who can do onsite interview.

Must Have Qualifications: Experience with modelling- with at least 3-5 years of experience model testing and model development. Candidates must have a quantitative degree- master s degree required but Doctorate is preferred. The work focuses more on testing and documentation.
Interview Information: Rounds: 2 ROUNDS
Duration: 60 Minuetes|60 Minutes
Interview Type:1st round In Person |2nd round MS Teams - Video

Position Overview: Quantitative Analytics Tech Lead/Sr to join the Models & Analytics group to develop and enhance mortgage prepayment, default and severity models for portfolio management. The team is responsible for developing models and conducting quantitative analysis to support valuation and hedging of mortgage products.
Qualifications:
Doctorate degree plus 3 years of working experience (or Master's degree with equivalent 5 years of working experience) in statistics, data science or a related quantitative field.
5+ years of relevant experience applying predictive modeling techniques or data analytics to large datasets is preferred.
Post-graduate work experience in mortgage valuation and statistical modeling Programming skills in one or more of Python, R, SAS or related languages Exceptional quantitative, empirical analysis, and research skills
Experience working with large data sets and relational database
Experience in statistical model development and implementation is preferred Keys to Success in this Role:
Exceptional quantitative, empirical analysis, and research skills
Strong knowledge of survival analysis and mortgage valuation
Strong programming skills and knowledge in big data analytics such as Apache Spark and AWS cloud computing

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