Financial Mathematics with Professional Placement

Unlock some of the most in-demand careers as you explore data interpretation and decision making in financial markets.

Interpreting data. Drawing conclusions. Making good decisions. Since the 2008 global financial market crash, the expertise of financial mathematicians has captured our attention and become vital to the success of many businesses in the face of uncertainty.  

Discover analytical models, procedures, and computational techniques as you build your toolkit of skills ready to jump right into an in-demand career. Risk management, investment banking, FinTech, hedge funds, data analysis – the graduate employment options are varied.  

Stand out from the crowd 

Learn from mathematical and financial experts with a huge amount of experience – from investment banking to being chief editor of JPhys Complexity. You can even gain new mathematical insights from our seven research groups including the impact of statistics and data science in the world today, and much more. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for a year abroad to enhance your study experience from one of our 30 partner institutions across 12 countries, including Australia, Canada, and the US. And you’ll be able to take on the challenge of an individual research project in contemporary financial mathematics.  

Accessing our top facilities near London’s financial centre, you’ll be ideally located to benefit from exciting placement and graduate scheme opportunities. Plus, you’ll have a dedicated careers consultant offering 1:1 support with your applications. So, which industry will you make a difference in?