As a wannabe quant, I'm trying to get any information about the job as possible. I've been told there is no such job as a "quant" job since it involves a million of different roles. But I would still love to hear any comments on what does the job involve, and in particular, what would it involve in the beginning as opposed to after a year or two of experience. What about the working hours? Teamwork solution of the problems? Anything worth mentioning please. I would also really appreciate if you could say something about the specific role the description applies to. Like, "In model validation you'd do this and that..." or "In a front desk position the duties are blah blah blah". Thanks!

The Complete Guide to Capital Markets for Quantitative Professionals (McGraw-Hill Library of Investment and Finance)

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any good books about the hedge fund world?

All About Hedge Funds by Jaeger is good.

Hedge fund working environment = The Quants by Scott PattersonHedge fund strategies = Inside the House of Money by Steven Drobny

QuoteOriginally posted by: KackToodlesany good books about the hedge fund world? i thought you wrote all the books

ArthurDent, thanks! But if anyone feels like shareing any experience, I'd still appreciate it.

QuoteOriginally posted by: KackToodlesany good books about the hedge fund world?

Thanks skphang, I'm 1/3 of the way through "Inside the House of Money", seems excellent so far, only started it yesterday, it's like the 'market wizards' interviews books but about 'global macro' hedge funds, and with a proper intro and 3 chapters to 'set the tone' rather than launching straight into interviews, which I never liked about the 'market wizards' books.Any suggestions for books more about the quantitative side of hedge funds, especially if there's any mention of commodities?

QuoteOriginally posted by: willsmith launching straight into interviews, which I never liked about the 'market wizards' books.the interviews reveal exactly what these guys are -- a bunch of emptyheaded nincompoops who got lucky and, now, believe in their methods religiously because they are religion, not science.

QuoteOriginally posted by: KackToodlesQuoteOriginally posted by: willsmith launching straight into interviews, which I never liked about the 'market wizards' books.the interviews reveal exactly what these guys are -- a bunch of emptyheaded nincompoops who got lucky and, now, believe in their methods religiously because they are religion, not science. Couldn't agree more. I was left severely disheartened after reading those books. I actually believed there was some sort of method to the madness of trading.

QuoteOriginally posted by: KackToodlesQuoteOriginally posted by: willsmith launching straight into interviews, which I never liked about the 'market wizards' books.the interviews reveal exactly what these guys are -- a bunch of emptyheaded nincompoops who got lucky and, now, believe in their methods religiously because they are religion, not science. Do you think terms like gurus or wizzards area a mere coincidence?

QuoteOriginally posted by: AnthisQuoteOriginally posted by: KackToodlesQuoteOriginally posted by: willsmith launching straight into interviews, which I never liked about the 'market wizards' books.the interviews reveal exactly what these guys are -- a bunch of emptyheaded nincompoops who got lucky and, now, believe in their methods religiously because they are religion, not science. Do you think terms like gurus or wizzards area a mere coincidence? You would think these hedge fund masters are Senseis and their teams are their dinjos.

QuoteOriginally posted by: KackToodlesQuoteOriginally posted by: willsmith launching straight into interviews, which I never liked about the 'market wizards' books.the interviews reveal exactly what these guys are -- a bunch of emptyheaded nincompoops who got lucky and, now, believe in their methods religiously because they are religion, not science. I was actually trying to guess which one of them KackToddles is.