Any bank technologists here?

**stek** · 9 May 2013, 12:38

Originally posted by p3t3 View Post

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** · 9 May 2013, 12:40

Originally posted by p3t3 View Post

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** · 9 May 2013, 12:42

Originally posted by p3t3 View Post

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

More money.

HTH

**p3t3** · 9 May 2013, 12:43

Originally posted by AtW View Post

More money.

HTH

Is it indeed?

**AtW** · 9 May 2013, 12:45

Originally posted by p3t3 View Post

Is it indeed?

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

HTH

**tomtomagain** · 9 May 2013, 13:03

A quant is a modern day alchemist.

Seeking to turn data into purest gold.

That appeals to some.

**proggy** · 9 May 2013, 13:06

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** · 9 May 2013, 14:45

Originally posted by tomtomagain View Post

A quant is a modern day alchemist.

Seeking to turn data into purest gold.

That appeals to some.

Happy to go with this opinion ))

Any bank technologists here?