Any bank technologists here?

[p3t3]

Why is it that quite a few technologists who work for banks deep in their hearts want to become quants, eventually? Anyone care to explain to the uninitiated the nature of the secret attraction?

[stek]

Any bank technologists here?

Why is it that quite a few technologists who work for banks deep in their hearts want to become quants, eventually? Anyone care to explain to the uninitiated the nature of the secret attraction?

Not me, I work in payment engines and its well boring.

[aussielong]

Why is it that quite a few technologists who work for banks deep in their hearts want to become quants, eventually? Anyone care to explain to the uninitiated the nature of the secret attraction?

Technology is largely blue collar now.

[AtW]

Anyone care to explain to the uninitiated the nature of the secret attraction?

More money.

HTH

[p3t3]

More money.

HTH

Is it indeed?

[AtW]

Is it indeed?

Sometimes, but people need to have hope at all times.

HTH

[tomtomagain]

A quant is a modern day alchemist.

Seeking to turn data into purest gold.

That appeals to some.

[proggy]

They think they can learn inside secrets and then go an trade themselves millions from a couple of grand. But they soon realise you need millions in the first place.

[p3t3]

A quant is a modern day alchemist.

Seeking to turn data into purest gold.

That appeals to some.

Happy to go with this opinion ))