Career coaching · London
Analytical thinking, statistics, modelling — you already have what employers pay for. It just needs to be shown the right way.
Not knowing how academic experience translates into industry roles
A CV written for academia — publications and grants mean little to recruiters
Unclear which roles are open to you: quant, data scientist, software engineer, consultant
No commercial projects — only a thesis and research
Not knowing which skills to add to become competitive within 3–6 months
Underestimating your transferable skills
Python or R — essential for data and quant roles
Statistics and mathematical modelling — your main asset
For quant roles: C++, stochastic modelling, financial maths
For consulting: structured thinking, communication, case interviews
GitHub or a portfolio — even academic projects reworked for industry
Explaining complex ideas simply — critical for every role
Your background maps directly onto modern AI work:
Junior
£35–50k (data/software), £50–70k (quant graduate)
Middle
£55–80k
Senior
£90–150k+ (quant trading)
Quant roles at hedge funds and investment banks are among the best paid in the UK
I work with physicists and mathematicians moving into industry — finding the right role and packaging your academic experience for the UK market.