Peter Sime

Course Date:
January 2003
Current Position:
Director of Risk, Wachovia Bank

"The CQF course is unique in that it is very practical and tailored to the needs of busy practitioners. Paul Wilmott is a natural and talented teacher who has assembled an impressive array of lecturers, many of whom are leaders in their field. The course is delivered through 7city who never fail to impress with their drive and professionalism.

A very hands-on approach has students programming on laptops in lectures, and there is comprehensive back-up and assistance available. A sound background in mathematics is required together with product knowledge and business experience.

The CQF provides a highly structured way to learn all the mathematics needed to understand quantitative finance, apply it to practical problems and situations and to make a career in one of a number of aspects of the complex world of derivatives. Programming, modeling, trading and risk management are only some of the areas in which quantitative finance can be applied.

This knowledge has enabled me to become Director of Risk for the European operations of a US investment bank. To deliver all of this in a six month course is a really great achievement."