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1. 10
REASONS
why the world needs a
NEW QUANT
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

2. The financial
world has
changed.
#1
September 2008 was
a turning point in the
financial sector, driving
it towards new horizons.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

3. #2
A shift of paradigm and the emergence of
new markets is leading to a radical change
in the rules of the game.
New management style
New understanding
New opportunities
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

4. #3
Complexity
is reaching
unprecedented
levels. Interconnections, risks
factors and information
flow are soaring at rates
never seen before.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

5. #4
And
competitiveness
is increasing.
Tighter regulation and the
quest for yield is putting
financial firms at stake,
fighting for survival.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

6. #5
In this context,
financial decision
making needs
quantitative
innovation.
Entrepreneurially
minded and creative
leaders need analytical
tools adapted to
the new times.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

7. Classical modeling
#6
techniques are not
top performers
any longer.
Traditional techniques did a
good job in the past, but
they lack adaptation in an
increasingly complex world.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

8. #7
New quantitative
techniques are
needed.
New methods and new models
that are more realistic and flexible
for a world in continuous motion.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

9. Models based
on statistics and
financial reality.
#8
Sophisticated models that
reflect the financial reality
and grounded on testable
assumptions: start from data
and then look at hypothesis,
not the reverse.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

10. #9
Cutting edge
models and
methodologies.
Innovation to discover
patterns that no one else can
see. A new angle of view to
lead and beat the markets.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

11. And last,
the financial
sector needs
more quants.
#10
While many divisions are laying
off, quant divisions are hiring. Risk
management, product structuring
and model validation have never
been so important.
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas

12. Check out our other presentation
10
REASONS
why the ‘Advanced
Master in Quantative
Finance’ will make you the
NEW QUANT
10 reasons why the world needs a new quant by David Veredas