Launch Your Future in Quantitative Finance
At MSCF, your career is a central focus from day one. Employers actively seek out MSCF graduates for their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and readiness to excel in the financial services industry. Whether you’re aiming for investment banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or fintech, MSCF will prepare you to thrive in whatever role you seek.
You’ll benefit from MSCF’s strong relationships with top investment and commercial banks, quantitative asset managers, and algorithmic trading firms, as well as a powerful network of over 2,000 MSCF alumni working across the global financial industry. These connections can open many doors, giving you multiple options to achieve your career goals.
92% secured full-time employment in the US
93% of alumni cite an MSCF degree as a key factor in their career success
Career Paths
Where an MSCF Degree Can Take You
In today’s fast-moving, data-driven financial world, firms need professionals who can navigate complex markets, leverage technology, and manage risk effectively. MSCF prepares you to excel in this environment, equipping you with the quantitative, statistical, and computational skills top employers demand.
At MSCF, you will learn not just how to build and implement models, but also how to understand their limitations, interpret economic forecasts, and communicate insights that drive informed decision-making. You will graduate ready to tackle the challenges of the industry with confidence.
Below is information on the top career paths for graduates of MSCF. You can also read interviews with our featured alumni.
Quantitative Research
Developing and testing models to identify trading opportunities and forecast market behavior.
Sales & Trading
Executing trades and managing client relationships while leveraging quantitative tools to drive strategy.
Data Science
Using advanced analytics and machine learning to uncover patterns and optimize financial decisions.
Portfolio Management
Applying quantitative techniques to manage investments and balance risk across portfolios.
Risk Management
Assessing and managing financial risk to help firms meet regulatory requirements and protect assets.
Strats and Modeling
Building pricing, risk, and trading models that support financial strategies within banks and investment firms.
MSCF Employment Statistics
We maintain a robust database of companies whose offers were accepted by our students, the positions our students have taken and the location of these positions. The data for employment and internships is published in a yearly employment report approximately seven months after graduation.
MSCF Class of 2025 [PDF]
Students who graduated in December of 2024.
MSCF Class of 2024 [PDF]
Students who graduated in December of 2023.
MSCF Class of 2023 [PDF]
Students who graduated in December of 2022.
Alumni Career Report [PDF]
Looking for long-term quant finance career data? Explore our 2024 Alumni Career Report.
There is no common standard for reporting placement information among professional financial engineering master’s programs and the reports of such programs are not audited. MSCF follows the conservative standards set by the Career Services & Employer Alliance for Specialty Masters programs wherein promised or expected bonuses may not be included in starting salaries and strict rules dictate when jobs must be obtained in order to be included in the placement percentage.
Comprehensive Career Support
At MSCF, you won’t navigate your career journey alone—you will have a dedicated team, a powerful alumni network, and a community ready to support you as you step into the next stage of your career.From your first semester, you will have full-time career coaches in Pittsburgh and New York working closely with you to develop your strategy and build your confidence throughout your job search.
You will have access to:
- Personalized career coaching for resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and offer negotiation.
- MSCF-specific recruiting, career fairs, and networking events.
- Employer visits in Chicago, and New York.
- On-campus and virtual interviews with top firms.
- An exclusive MSCF job database and access to the MSCF and Tepper MBA alumni directory.
- Alumni mentoring from MSCF graduates in your fields of interest.
- Communication coaching to sharpen your professional presence and interview skills.