Simple Question (MS Stats to Quant)

[Remo]

I have a MS in Statistics emphasis in robust time series filtering. What would be the next step to become a quant? A second question: Is a CFA really a quant? Thanks for the time.

By the way I guess I should say hello to everybody, I just joined the forum.:tiphat:

 

[alain]

start looking for a job. About the CFA question, maybe or maybe not.

 

[Remo]

Much Thanks!

Thank you. I have a prospect in line, just wanted to see what it would take to do the work. I've been working with time series data for a little while, (about a year), doing digital filtering and spectral analysis, smoothing . . . But didn't know where I might stand.

Again thanks.:prayer::D:dance:

 

[Andy Nguyen]

How is your programming skills (C++, SAS, matlab)?
Your next logical step would be to go to the Master reading list for MFE - QuantNetwork - Financial Engineering Forum get the free guide on the first section, buy the interview books and fill any gaps you may have before you hit the job market.

 

[Remo]

I did my thesis in Matlab, and I program in R well. I used to know Fortran, C, C++ ... but have fallen by the wayside. Would these two languages be sufficient? Or should I pick up another?

I have heard there is a slight hickup right now as far as quant jobs go. A guy I know just lost his job as a result of all the instability in the markets right now. Is this just an isolated event for smaller companies or is it really something to worry about?

I really appreciate the advice.

 

[alain]

It is something to worry about.