Gain insights into careers, skills, and opportunities in quantitative finance.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
10:30 AM EDT
Zoom
Emily L. Wertz
Director | MSCF Admissions & Recruiting Computational Finance Program
Carnegie Mellon University MSCF Program Emily is the Director of Admissions & Recruiting for the Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program at Carnegie Mellon University. With over a decade of experience with the MSCF program, she leads admissions, recruitment, and marketing efforts for one of the world's premier quantitative finance programs, overseeing applicant evaluation, scholarship allocation, and global outreach initiatives. She is passionate about helping prospective students navigate the graduate admissions process and building diverse, high-achieving cohorts at Carnegie Mellon University.
Director | MSCF Admissions & Recruiting Computational Finance Program
Carnegie Mellon University MSCF Program Emily is the Director of Admissions & Recruiting for the Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program at Carnegie Mellon University. With over a decade of experience with the MSCF program, she leads admissions, recruitment, and marketing efforts for one of the world's premier quantitative finance programs, overseeing applicant evaluation, scholarship allocation, and global outreach initiatives. She is passionate about helping prospective students navigate the graduate admissions process and building diverse, high-achieving cohorts at Carnegie Mellon University.How I Became a Quant brings together MSCF alumni who completed their undergraduate studies in India and successfully launched careers in quantitative finance. Through personal stories and career insights, panelists will share how they entered the quant finance industry, including key decisions, challenges, and opportunities along the way. Attendees will gain a firsthand perspective on the skills and experiences that helped these alumni build successful careers in quantitative finance.
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Explore quant career pathways
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Practical Career Advice
Networking and Access to Expert Insights
Gain quantitative expertise
Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business offers the Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF), a globally recognized program that blends finance, mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Designed for aspiring quantitative finance professionals, the program prepares students for careers in investment banking, asset management, fintech, risk management, and quantitative trading through a rigorous curriculum and strong industry connections.
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