Speaking of jacks of all trades, I have a quick off-topic question: assuming that you are located in San Diego, I would like to ask if you know local financial companies that are looking for quants.
I’m a scientist (statistics, computer modeling, math), but I have to admit that I enjoy financial models much more than molecular ones. I find myself opening books on financial calculus and derivatives way more often than I should. I also moonlight as a portfolio manager for my extended family.
I have scientist friends who went to the “dark side”, but they are all either on Wall Street or at hedge funds in Connecticut. I know nobody in the business around here, and I can’t move out of SD for family reasons.
I’m not really looking to switch careers right now, but I would like to start gathering contacts in case I decide to make a move in the future. Let me know if you can recommend any good places.
Thanks,
Daniel
PS: if any true scientist happens to read this, I must say that I truly apologize for my errant ways.
