I’m exploring my next career step in quantitative finance and data-driven roles here in New York. I’m currently working as a Quantitative Analyst at a ticket analytics firm, where I focus on pricing optimization, data-driven research, and strategy automation in Python. My background also includes crypto institutional trading, portfolio risk management, and market research, and I have a strong technical toolkit (Python, SQL, statistical modeling, ML libraries). Looking ahead, my current contract concludes in February 2026, so I’m proactively networking now to line up my next role with a target start in March 2026. Ideally, I’m seeking opportunities as a: Quantitative Analyst / Quantitative Research Assistant Risk Analyst (Market/Credit/Portfolio) Data Scientist or Quant Data Analyst (finance/fintech focused) Quant Developer / Financial Data Engineer My long-term path is toward a top-tier MFE program in Fall 2027, so I’m particularly focused on roles that let me deepen my quantitative modeling and applied finance experience while contributing immediate value., Quantitative