Welcome to the quant finance blog from the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF). Explore the below articles to find out more about quantitative finance and careers.
Quant Squared: Quantum Computing in Quant Finance
September 2021
There has been a lot of talk about quantum computing, but what is it, how does it fit into quant finance, and what do experts say about it?
Playing with Programming on the CQF
September 2021
CQF Alumnus, Max Bocchini, discusses how earning the CQF enabled him to play with new programming languages and drive deeper knowledge of the subjects he needed to discuss with clients.
Benefits of doing a Quantitative Finance Course
September 2021
As global financial markets become more complex, discover how the the CQF program could help you refresh your skills and progress your career.
A Grand Tour Through Europe, Australia, and the CQF
August 2021
CQF alumnus, Leo Cerina, explains how the CQF helped him approach the technical questions used in job interviews and get his current role.
Charting the Course from Quant Finance to Data Science via the CQF
August 2021
CQF alumnus, Mehdï Bourai, explains how the CQF helped him master the data science skills he needed to become an ESG Financial Engineer.
Finding My Way in Quant Finance from Brazil through London, Stockholm, and Copenhagen
July 2021
CQF Alumna, Leticia Mortoza, explains why she chose to earn the CQF an online alternative to a Master's in Financial Engineering.
Q&A with a Quant: David Feng Xue
July 2021
Almost 15 years ago, David Feng Xue took the plunge and transitioned into financial derivatives, quantitative modelling, and trading. We spoke to David to find out about his life as a quant in Singapore.
Self-Motivation, Community, Programming, and the CQF
June 2021
CQF alumnus, Yibo Zhang, is studying full-time. He explains why he wanted to earn the CQF as well and the skills he needed to do so.
Intellectual Curiosity: One of the Keys to Success for the CQF and Beyond
June 2021
CQF alumnus, Jean-Paul Jaegers, explains the role intellectual curiosity has played in his career as a quant and how this led him to the CQF.
Gaining the CQF Alongside a PhD
June 2021
CQF alumna, Anqi Fu, is a PhD student. She shares her experience of earning the CQF alongside her full-time studies.
My Journey to Valuation via the CQF
June 2021
CQF alumnus, Mudit Gupta, discusses his career journey to becoming a Senior Associate in Valuation, the changes in direction along the way, and the impact of the CQF.
Q&A with a Quant
May 2021
With a varied career as a quant, Arijit Das moved two years ago to the sell side to oversee model validation & model risk (MRM) at a leading US bank. We spoke to Arijit to find out about his life as a quant in Mumbai.
The Evolution of Machine Learning for Quantitative Finance
May 2021
The use of advanced tech in finance is as old as the markets themselves, but over recent years, interest in machine learning has grown.
Finding a Eureka Moment: Physics, Freelancing, and Quant Finance
May 2021
CQF Alumnus, Satinder Jandu, explains how a chance conversation with a peer led to him earning the CQF and how this enhanced his career.
From Accounting to Risk Management
April 2021
CQF Alumnus, Mukund Javeri, discusses his quant finance career journey, from his initial accounting degree to his senior risk management role at an investment bank.
The Importance of Machine Learning for Risk Management
April 2021
Explore how Machine Learning is used for Risk Management and discover more about how it works.
Congratulations to the June 2020 CQF Graduates
April 2021
The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is proud to introduce the largest cohort of CQF graduates to date.
