60 Quant jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Quant Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications you need to become a quant, or quantitative analyst, include a master’s degree in mathematics, financial analysis, data and statistics, or a similar field of study, plus extensive hands-on experience in the field. Many quants begin an entry-level job or internship while enrolled in an undergraduate program and continue in that position for at least one or two years to gain the experience and skills they need for a quantitative analysis career. The skills you need to develop to become a quant include computing, programming, data analysis, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and verbal and written communication.

If you are interested in a job related to Quant, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Quant Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Quant positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Risk Quant

    Salary range: $134,500 - $199,000

    Risk Quant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Risk Quant jobs pay between $134,500 (25th percentile) and $199,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Risk Quant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Quantitative Engineer

    Salary range: $71,500 - $100,000

    Quantitative Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Quantitative Engineer jobs pay between $71,500 (25th percentile) and $100,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Quantitative Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Prop Firm Trading

    Salary range: $58,500 - $98,000

    Prop Firm Trading is a typical job search query Most salaries for Prop Firm Trading jobs pay between $58,500 (25th percentile) and $98,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Prop Firm Trading job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Commodities Quant

    Salary range: $134,500 - $199,000

    Commodities Quant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Commodities Quant jobs pay between $134,500 (25th percentile) and $199,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Commodities Quant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Insurance Quant

    Salary range: $134,500 - $199,000

    Insurance Quant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Insurance Quant jobs pay between $134,500 (25th percentile) and $199,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Insurance Quant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Freelance Prop Firm Trading

    Salary range: $125,500 - $142,000

    Freelance Prop Firm Trading is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Prop Firm Trading jobs pay between $125,500 (25th percentile) and $142,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Freelance Prop Firm Trading job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Quant Developer

    Salary range: $134,500 - $199,000

    Quant Developer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Quant Developer jobs pay between $134,500 (25th percentile) and $199,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Quant Developer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Algorithmic Trading Quant

    Salary range: $78,500 - $152,500

    Algorithmic Trading Quant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Algorithmic Trading Quant jobs pay between $78,500 (25th percentile) and $152,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Algorithmic Trading Quant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Quant Trading

    Salary range: $134,500 - $199,000

    Quant Trading is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Quant Trading jobs pay between $134,500 (25th percentile) and $199,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Quant Trading job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Quant Trader

    Salary range: $134,500 - $199,000

    Quant Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Quant Trader jobs pay between $134,500 (25th percentile) and $199,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Quant Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.