If you're looking at The Wall Street Quants, you're probably trying to break into quant research or trading and wondering whether a bootcamp is the way in. Before you decide, it's worth knowing what one-to-one coaching gives you that a set curriculum can't. QuantMinds coaching starts from your background, your target firms and roles and where you are in recruiting, and builds the plan around you. It's led by Fiona Taft, former Executive Director of the Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program at UC Berkeley and former Associate Director at Stanford University.
Why candidates choose QuantMinds
You know who's leading your coaching. QuantMinds coaching is led by Fiona Taft, who has coached more than 500 people. Her years running a top MFE program gave her a close view of how elite quant firms recruit, from what a resume needs to clear a first screen at Citadel to what a behavioral interview looks like at Jane Street. Your coach brings that knowledge to your file.
The plan is built around you, not a syllabus. A bootcamp is built around a curriculum. Coaching is built around you, starting with where you are. A math PhD moving into research, a software engineer moving into quant development and a senior applying for a summer internship need very different plans, and that's what each engagement is built around.
We help with the decisions that come before the interview. Which role fits you, quant research, trading or development. Which firms to target, buy side or sell side. Whether you need a master's at all, and if you do, which programs fit your goals.
We cover master's applications. If a master's is part of your path, we help you choose programs, plan your rounds and deadlines, write statements of purpose that answer every question, pick and prepare recommenders, and get ready for admissions interviews. Interview-prep programs aren't built for this.
We work on how you come across. Resumes and LinkedIn profiles that read clearly to quant recruiters, the story you tell about your background, and behavioral interview preparation, so your answers land with the people deciding.
We help you run your own recruiting. A recruiting calendar for internships and full-time roles, a target list, and a networking approach you run yourself, including how to reach alumni and when to apply.
What our clients say
I first started working with QuantMinds coaches during my time at UC Berkeley and have continued ever since. Their thoughtful coaching and practical advice helped me navigate important choices about further education and plan the best steps to achieve my long-term goals in quantitative finance. The coaches bring a rare combination of deep industry knowledge, strategic insight, and a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive space.
Daniel A., AlphaSimplex and Cubist
I had the pleasure of being guided by QuantMinds coaches during my master's program at Berkeley, and their impact on my professional journey has been invaluable. They are truly experts in their industry, with a deep understanding of what it takes for quants to succeed. The coaching helped me sharpen my resume, master interviews, and position myself strategically for the roles I wanted.
Apeksha J., PIMCO and SquarePoint
The QuantMinds coaches have so much knowledge about the US recruiting process, for both internship and full-time positions. As an incoming grad student, I feel like I know what I'm getting into now and how to prepare for the competitive search process!
Incoming graduate student
Who QuantMinds is for
- Students targeting quant internships and full-time roles who want a clear plan for the recruiting calendar
- Master's applicants choosing MFE, MFin, MSCF and financial mathematics programs and writing their applications
- Career switchers from software, data science, engineering, academia or other areas of finance
- Graduate students and recent grads who've hit the same wall more than once and want to know why
How to start
- Request a free Discovery Session. Tell us your goal and share your resume on the request page.
- We read every request. Fiona's team replies within two business days to set up your session.
- Get a straight read on your plan. In your Discovery Session, a QuantMinds coach looks at where you are, where you want to go and what it would take to get there.
Frequently asked questions
Is QuantMinds a bootcamp like The Wall Street Quants?
No. The Wall Street Quants describes itself as a quant research and trading bootcamp. QuantMinds is one-to-one coaching, built around your background, your targets and where you are in recruiting or applications.
Does QuantMinds help with master's applications?
Yes. We help with program selection, application timing, statements of purpose, recommenders and admissions interviews for MFE, MFin, MSCF and similar programs.
Who leads QuantMinds coaching?
Fiona Taft, former Executive Director of the Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program at UC Berkeley and former Associate Director at Stanford University. Every Discovery Session is delivered by a QuantMinds coach.
How do I get started?
Request a free Discovery Session and share your resume. Our team replies within two business days.
Start with a free Discovery Session
If you're deciding how to break into quant, start with a plan built around you. Request a free Discovery Session, or join one of our free webinars first.
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