Compensation Guide

Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading Salary Guide

Demand for quantitative talent is skyrocketing as financial firms - and now other industries - race to secure quantitative experts in forecasting, strategy optimisation, and risk management. Selby Jennings explores just how competitive you’ll need to be to attract and keep these in-demand professionals.

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Quants compensation insights for businesses & professionals

Whether you're a hiring manager aiming to attract and retain top professionals or a candidate seeking to benchmark your skills and compensation, this resource offers valuable data on industry trends, compensation & benefits standards, and hiring strategies. 

Industry salary benchmarks for Quant talent

This salary guide provides a comprehensive overview of the compensation landscape for quantitative analytics, research, and trading talent in the USA, Europe, and APAC. 

In New York, minimum salaries for a junior quant have moved from around $150k towards $175 - $200k. A growing number of firms are also offering two-year guarantees, with visibility of two years of compensation instead of one, to win over candidates and retain them for longer.

Tyler Robinson, Director at Selby Jennings


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