Public Lecture: What is a Quant?

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Public Lecture: What is a Quant?

 08 Feb 2023
1800 GMT

G.03, Bayes Centre, Edinburgh

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About the talk:

This talk was aimed at undergraduate, masters and PhD students (or any other mathematicians!) who were thinking about their future career.

Discover what a Quant really is in the world of Finance. Learn about what these mathematicians do on a day to day basis, who can become a Quant, and why this specialist role is sought after.

 

About the speaker:

Sian Inch (she/her) is a Managing Director within Barclays and is the site lead for Quantitative Analytics within Scotland. She has worked for over 15 years in various financial modelling teams across major UK banks. She has an MSc in Maths from St. Andrews University and a BA in Maths, Financial Management and Accounting from Sheffield University.