Hope as a prospective quant?

[meiji]

I'm interested in a career as a quant, but my background isn't quite suited. I'm about to complete an MSc. in Mathematics, in Pure Math. I already have a BSc in Computer Science. I'd like to pursue a career that combines my mathematical and comp sci knowledge, hence my interest in quantitative analysis. There are a few blocks to this happening, though:

1) My skill in C++ is more than adequate but falls short of being 'expert';
2) I know very little about mathematical statistics. The closest related discipline I know well is measure theoretic probability.

In spite of these deficiencies in background, would I still be considered a viable entry-level candidate? If not, how might I make up for it?

Thanks.

 

[chao zhong]

How about take some courses in stat? They can't be difficult since you know measure theoretic probability. (This is only in regard to your question on improving stat, and I have no idea about improving the chance of getting a quant job...)

 

[gbruno]

From what I can say, at least in Europe, you won't have a too hard time landing a quant job. It may be that you get your foot in the door via an internship but hey, if that's what it takes, so be it!

You are a Maths MSc => mathematical stats will be a piece of cake for ya! I always found stats lectures relaxing coompared to pure maths ones