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How Bootcamp Grads Break Into Quant Finance
If you're a bootcamp grad wondering whether quantitative finance is a realistic move, this episode is for you. Lucas and Luna sit down with Marcus Chen, a former bootcamp student who now works as a quantitative research associate at a mid-sized hedge fund. They talk about the non-traditional route he took—focusing on Python, statistics, and practical problem-solving rather than a PhD in math. They dig into the specific skills bootcamp grads can bring to quant roles, the importance of understanding financial products like options and futures, and how to get your foot in the door through…
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