job for foreigners

[Mirko Matic]

I am interested in job opportunity in States, but I'm foreigner...
Could someone explain procedure for finding a job and getting visa.
Is that arranged by employer?

Btw, I don't have work experince except internship in Sanmina-SCI Inc.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Get a job offer from a US employer. They will file a visa and work permit for you.
It 's easier if you are already states bound; more tricky if you are oversea.
It may be more cost effective for employers to hire locally given the current market.

 

[Mirko Matic]

Any suggestions for a good employer?

 

[koupparis]

Ummm ... google

 

[Mirko Matic]

what knowledge should have a beginner?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

You probably will have to be better than us-based candidates for employers to bring you over. In this climate, unless you are world class researchers, scientists, mathematicians, a mere undergrad degree won't do.
Take a look at the UK scoring system, you may find it easier to work in London a few years and then transfer to US.

 

[Mirko Matic]

Thanks Andy, I appreciate your honesty.
But I asked: "What knowledge should have a good quant"?

Is matlab programming and excel enough, or C++ and Java are a must?
What is the most important about financial modelling, risk theory...?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

it does not look like you read the free guides in my reading list
Master reading list for MFE - QuantNetwork - Financial Engineering Forum

The first five guides there should give you a very good, detailed list of what you need to know. Different quant role requires different quant skills.

 

[alain]

Thanks Andy, I appreciate your honesty.
But I asked: "What knowledge should have a good quant"?

Is matlab programming and excel enough, or C++ and Java are a must?
What is the most important about financial modelling, risk theory...?

Dude, make some effort to research.

I'm sure most of the answer to your questions should be in QN somewhere. Do a search on this site and you will find them.