Math majors in Financal Sector?

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<p>I'm planning on majoring in applied mathematics and japanese was wondering what some of the possible career opportunities that are out there. I.e. positions where I would use my math ablities rather than being a salesman (ibanking, etc). What are some of the salary potentials, travel opportunities, etc? Thanks!</p>

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<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuaries%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuaries&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Quantitative analysts are in demand at the investment banking houses.</p>

<p>See the art of problem solving MATH JAM discussion entitled "Careers in Finance at DE Shaw group" with Sasha Schwartz, a past MATHCOUNTS National Champion, IMO gold medalist, USAMO winner, and 2-time Putnam fellow who now works at D.E. Shaw.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Community/AoPS_Y_MJ_Transcripts.php?mj_id=136%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.artofproblemsolving.com/Community/AoPS_Y_MJ_Transcripts.php?mj_id=136&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Or try the careers in mathematics forums at AOPS. Do a search on quant(s) on CC. I have done some posting on this.</p>

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<p>So do the majority of quants have graduate degrees (M.S., Ph.D etc.) or are they often hired straight out of undergrad?</p>

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<p>Quants are hired out of undergrad as well. But their problem solving skills are on par with PhDs.</p>