Careers after the Master’s Degree
In recent years, a very satisfactory percentage (over 96%) of graduates have found employment. Many students find their first job in the organization that recruited them as interns. About 85% of employed students have a job that is highly relevant to their education, and have executive status in the company for which they work.
Data Scientist
[37k€ - 47k€]
Data scientists are in high demand. They manage and analyze large amounts of complex data using mathematical models to find recurring trends and behaviors. Within a company, the data scientist’s job is to guide strategic decision-making and improve the services it offers to clients. To do this, the data scientist must lean on their solid background in statistics as well as their mastery of different programming languages (such as Python, R, SAS, etc.).
Statistical Researcher
[32k€ - 39k€]
Statistical researchers collect large amounts of data, then synthesize and process them to make them understandable to as many people as possible.
They can hold a variety of different roles within a company, from developing software to perform data analysis to identifying different approaches to problem solving. Statistical researchers often work for an opinion institute, a marketing firm, or a laboratory.
Actuarial Analyst
[38k€ - 50k€]
Actuarial analysts can be responsible for several cross-sector activities, including actuarial science, audit/control, and management control, and they use their expertise to price health, retirement, and savings contracts.
Their main job is to use statistical data to create and monitor contracts in order to control the amount of risk to which the company is exposed, and to use policyholders' premiums to safeguard the equilibrium of company.
Market Researcher
[37k€ - 40k€]
Market researchers play an important role in launching new advertising campaigns. They use statistical data to ascertain the state of the competition and the desires of the consumer in order to create the most appropriate marketing strategy.
They may create questionnaires and surveys and report their results. They are also called upon to assess the financial risk associated with a poorly calibrated advertising campaign so that they can anticipate lackluster results post-launch.
Quantitative Analyst
[41k€ - 48k€]
Quantitative analysts are generally attached to a company R&D division, and their role is to develop and adapt mathematical models to evaluate the price of derivative products and to protect themselves from the risks thereof. Quants can be responsible for a number of areas, including programming, validating models, or creating new models.
Risk Analyst
[32k€ - 46k€]
Using a variety of methods such as VaR testing, sensitivity testing, and stress scenarios, risk analysts identify and measure risk required to meet a bank’s legal obligations and ensure the security of its investments. Analysts may specialize in one type of risk (i.e., market risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, or operational risk).
Data scientists are in high demand. They manage and analyze large amounts of complex data using mathematical models to find recurring trends and behaviors.
Within a company, the data scientist’s job is to guide strategic decision-making and improve the services it offers to clients. To do this, the data scientist must lean on their solid background in statistics as well as their mastery of different programming languages (such as Python, R, SAS, etc.).
Structuring Associate
[45k€ - 65k€]
Structuring associates are responsible for developing complex financial products called derivatives based on stocks or bonds. They usually specialize in one type of product. Once the products have been developed, structuring associates employ complex mathematical models to price them before they go on the market.
Financial Controller
[34k€ - 45k€]
Financial controllers draw up provisional budgets and develop the necessary tools to monitor their performance. They collaborate on the creation of a department or company’s strategic goals and use the tools they have created to monitor their implementation. The financial controller may be charged with company accounting, finance, administration, or personnel management.
The Master’s program in their words
The program gave me practical experience with Python and the training to use it in a business setting. The large number of projects also allowed for a more practical approach.
JÉRÉMY MAIGNIER
Your path :
Class of 2019/2020
This master's degree gave me credibility with employers. It has resulted in multiple job offers, even when I didn’t necessarily apply. It provided me with a theoretical background in statistics and quantitative finance as well as practical experience with Python and R, both at university and at work (work-study).
ROBIN MUNIER
Your path :
Class of 2018/2019
The strength of the Master’s program lies in the breadth of knowledge that it teaches, which then opens up a wide variety of potential careers to its students, in finance, data science, statistics, and so on. The teaching staff consists of both lecturers and professionals from the world of work, which allows for a combination of theory and practice and provides concrete examples from the business world.
MARWA MAHFOUD
Your path :
Class of 2016/2017
The ISF Master’s program is excellent, featuring topical courses and future-oriented training.
AKHILESH BHAUGEERUTTY
Your path :
Class of 2019/2020
A very practical program with a solid grounding in the mathematical models used in banking and insurance.
SABITRE PASPUEL
Your path :
Class of 2019/2020
The apprenticeship provides an initial foray into the world of work. The market finance option offers an overview of the models, products, and practices in use.
RACHEL SFEZ
Your path :
Class of 2013/2014