Building Quants Teams and Careers

Where firms will compete hardest for quant talent in 2026, from hedge funds and digital assets to AI labs, plus roles, skills, and hiring pressures shaping demand.

Read insights from Elizabeth Holmes on the forces influencing quant hiring and team structure in 2026, from AI-driven change to the rising competition for specialist talent.

What separates a quant engineer from a software engineer, and why market uncertainty, data risk, and economic impact matter in quantitative finance hiring.

Discover the latest insights into Mainland China’s financial sciences & services industry, and the hiring outlook for 2026.

We interviewed our specialist consultants across Europe to get their expert predictions, sector-specific advice, and strategic insights for the financial services sector in 2025.

Explore market trends and actionable hiring advice across key financial services sectors in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the wider APAC region.

2025 is bringing new challenges and opportunities to the quant talent market. With rising demand from investment banks and funds alongside growing candidate expectations, learn what’s driving quant hiring, retention, and career decisions this year.

Get the latest data on current salary, bonus, flexible working, and career trends in Europe’s financial sciences & services industry. Download your free report. Whether you're building teams or planning your next career move, access critical market intelligence now.

In this mini episode of Searching Smarter, Elizabeth Holmes reveals insights about quants from the 2025 Talent Report - from bonus sentiment to flexible work expectations.