Career Impact

Thanks to the MFE program’s emphasis on finance, quant skills, data analysis and programming, students become versatile, skilled professionals in great demand. Whether you have your sights set on the East Coast financial centers or you want a position with a West Coast company, you’ll be able to explore a variety of roles which are highly valued, well-compensated and allow for rapid progress. Consider what the program offers:

*Figures represent all 2022 graduates reporting salary information.

An Inside Perspective

“The MFE career support team helped me refine my resume, prepare for interviews and land my summer internship through alumni connections. They also provided support throughout my internship experience, and I was able to meet many alumni in person in the New York City event. I am really grateful for the wonderful opportunities made possible by the MFE career team.”

Bruce (Yuning) Zhou (MFE ’21)

New York City
Algorithmic Research Analyst, RBC

“The guidance provided by the MFE career support team has been fantastic. What struck me is their ability to assist in identifying your strengths and how to leverage them to set you apart from other applicants. They take the time to delve into your resume and ask questions such as ‘What responsibilities have you enjoyed throughout your career?’ and ‘What do you want in your future position?’ They also provide excellent insight into the industry and merge your strengths and interests to find the best position for you.”

Charlotte Smith (MFE ’21)

New York City
Equity Research Associate, Cowen Inc.

“The MFE program is a learning-packed endeavor that greatly prepares one to enter quantitative finance. Being exposed to various ideas, models and concepts in lectures, in addition to learning the language of finance, as well as career-related support such as the quant interview prep sessions, really helped me get to where I wanted to be.”

Armando Guerrero (MFE ’21)

San Francisco
Quant Research Analyst, BlackRock

“As a UCLA Anderson MFE student, I was able to network with hedge fund managers and secure an internship offer from an industry advisor on the MFE board. The experience helped me become more qualified to pursue a career as a quantitative researcher in the hedge fund world in New York.”

Andrea Ovelar

New York City
Founder, Invictus Alpha Management

“MFE at UCLA has a unique advantage of being under the Anderson School of management, which provides its students a unique experience of learning both rigorous courseworks in quantitative finance as well as soft-skills needed for networking. Also, the program is taught by exceptionally competent industry experts and researchers making it easier for students to network with professionals around the globe.”

Tanvi Arora ('15)

New York City
VP, Analytics at Morgan Stanley

Named 2023 40 Under 40

Focused Career Development

As a student, you will partner with our dedicated career services team to help you market yourself and your new skills. Our career development professionals will assist with your resume development and coach you on presentation, interviewing and negotiation skills. We offer you personalized, one-to-one guidance to help you design and pursue your career, from securing internships to full-time employment.
What we offer:

Quantitative Finance Fellowship

This fellowship matches outstanding students with industry professionals who act as mentors, providing fellows with a unique, 360-degree perspective on the industry. These student fellows also receive a nominal fellowship award.

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UCLA Anderson Master of Financial Engineering Propels Careers

MFE Alumni on the Rise

Our MFE’s represent a steady and upward trend in their careers following the program. Within our vibrant and well-connected alumni community, our MFE’s continue to be on the rise!