Course description
This is a high-level quantitative finance short course. Study quantitative finance and you’ll develop your knowledge of the most widely used models in the banking industry, particularly in relation to the interest rate and FX markets.
Learn from a highly experienced banking practitioner to prepare for the next steps in your finance career. You’ll also develop your knowledge of the C++ programming language.
Study quantitative finance online and you’ll learn the most important concepts in financial engineering from an expert with over 12 years of experience in the banking industry. A solid grounding in quantitative finance and the ability to use C++ will allow you to take the next steps in your banking career.
The course is taught once a week on weekday evenings, allowing you to fit your learning in around other commitments.
You’ll need some knowledge of financial engineering to join this course. Strong mathematical skills are a must. It’s the ideal way into roles such as quantitative analyst, market risk manager or market risk model methodology manager.
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Assessment and certificates
There’s no formal assessment for this course, but you will receive a certificate of completion.
This course is well-regarded across London, and employers here will understand that you’ve covered a wide range of material and developed extensive knowledge in the area of financial engineering in interest rates and FX.
Teaching
Your time in the virtual classroom will be split between lectures and completing exercises based on what is covered each week. Some of the projects you work on will be completed in C++.
The lectures are delivered by Dr Emiliano Papa, Director at Deutsche Bank. He has extensive experience in the field of quantitative finance and is still an active practitioner in the banking industry.
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