Recruit an MSCF Student

MSCF Program Overview

We are pleased that you are considering our students for your hiring needs.

The Masters of Science in Computational Finance program is focused on the use of quantitative methods and information technology in the field of finance. Our students most often pursue careers in derivatives trading and trading support, risk management, structured products, quantitative portfolio management and analytics. A strong quantitative background is required of all our students entering the program. Most, but not all, have prior work experience. Students matriculate in the fall semester, complete the fall and spring semesters and pursue a summer internship from May through August. Following their summer internship, students return to campus (either Pittsburgh or New York) to complete their final semester and graduate in December.

The MSCF program was the first of its kind, begun in 1994. Though we now have many competitors, we continue to be regarded by many as the best quantitative finance program in the world. This is in large part due to our unique joint-venture structure through which we are able to bring faculty from four colleges (Tepper School of Business, the Mathematical Sciences Department, the Department of Statistics and the The Heinz College) on campus, each teaching from their area of research interest. The strong collaboration between these four schools is at the core of our success, allowing us to offer a rigorous and cohesive set of twenty-five courses designed for the specific and exclusive purpose of educating students in computational finance.

Interviewing at our Pittsburgh and New York campus:

1. First, choose a date and at least two alternate dates by completing the Recruiting Date Request Form, or contact Lynn Urso, our Recruiting Manager, at 412-268-1311. Once your Recruiting Date Request Form is submitted, you will receive a Campus Recruiting Information Form to complete and return.
2. Next, e-mail your job description to Lynn Urso at least six weeks prior to the interview date.

Utilize Tepper's Recruiting Software:

By using our recruiting software, Symplicity, you will be able to:

• Search for and contact candidates in on-line resume books or by their skills profile
• View applicants’ resume and cover letters
• Edit your company profile and post jobs
• Make interview candidate selections
• View interview schedules

Access our students/alumni using the internet:

1. Electronic Job Postings: By completing our job posting form, we can promote opportunities directly to students and/or alumni. Interested candidates apply by being directed either to your website or an email address you provide. If you would prefer to have us post the position for you, please email your job description (s) along with the application instructions and any work authorization restrictions directly to Lynn Urso, Recruiting Manager, at lurso@andrew.cmu.edu.
2. Resume Books and Search: Resume books are located in Symplicity by academic program and functional area. By accessing Symplicity, you may search on-line resume books or student profiles to locate candidates to suit your needs.
3. Student Biographies and Photos: A brief biography written by the student can provide essential background information. Additionally, a student photograph can help you familiarize yourself with the student prior to meeting him/her.
4. Alumni Recruiting: In addition to serving its graduate students, the COC provides lifetime services to alumni. If you would prefer to have us post the position for you, please email your job description (s) along with the application instructions and any work authorization restrictions directly to Lynn Urso, Recruiting Manager, at lurso@andrew.cmu.edu. Alumni resume books are located in Symplicity. Alternatively, you may speak with a Career Counselor at (412) 268-2278.

MSCF Electronic Resume Books:

The MSCF program is three semesters long. Students matriculate in the fall semester, complete the fall and spring semesters and pursue a summer internship from May through August. Following their summer internship, students return to campus (either Pittsburgh or New York) to complete their final semester and graduate in December.

Click here to obtain an electronic copy of the December 2009 MSCF Graduating Resume Book (revised 11-09-2009). This Book includes the resumes of our not-yet-committed December '09 full-time and May '10 part-time graduates and employment statistics from December '08.

Click here to obtain an electronic copy of the Summer 2010 MSCF Summer Internship Resume Book (revised 11-2-2009). This Book includes the resumes of our not-yet-committed students seeking Summer 2010 internships and internship employment statistics from Summer 2009.

An electronic copy of the Summer 2010 MSCF Summer Internship Resume Book will be available for download by October 15, 2009. This Book will include the resumes of our students seeking summer 2010 internships and internship employment statistics from summer 2009.

*Please contact Lynn Urso by email or at (412) 268-1311 for password access.

Summer Internships

The MSCF summer internship is an excellent means for our students to combine theory with practice. While the employer gains quality assistance for the summer, the student is able to broaden his background and hone newly acquired skills. Internships not only give you an opportunity to evaluate a candidate before committing to a permanent hire but also add to your workplace presence and serve as your best emissaries when pleased with their internship experience.

Internships can begin in mid-May and continue through late August but should generally be 10-12 weeks in length. The internship stands on its own; there is no obligation to make a permanent job offer. However, many of the students choose to return to their internship firm when offers are made.

The Summer of 2010 is the seventh year the MSCF program has offered a summer internship for its students. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, 98% and 98% and 99% respectively of those seeking summer internships were placed.