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Anyone here know much about hiring for entry level QR/QT roles in Hong Kong?

I'm from IIT Patna/Jodhpur/Mandi and have about 6 months of quant dev experience. Been thinking about trying to break into QR/QT roles in HK and honestly have no clue how realistic it is coming from India.

Would love to know:

Do firms in HK hire directly from India?

Are there any visa issues like US?

Any firms/recruiters I should be looking at?

Would really appreciate any advice from people who've been through this or know the HK quant scene.

Hi everyone,

I'm a grad from IIT(Patna, Mandi, Jodhpur). Over the past year, I've gained some exposure to quantitative finance through personal projects, strategy research, and a short stint as a Quant Developer.

Long term, I see myself pursuing a career as a QT/QR rather than remaining purely on the development side. To improve my chances for QT/QR roles, I'm considering pursuing a master's degree in India. Two programs I'm currently looking at are:

ISI (M.Stat) or CMI (MSDS)

For those familiar with the quant industry, which of these would be a better choice for someone targeting QT/QR roles?

Specifically, I'd appreciate insights on:

Reputation among quant firms and recruiters

Placement opportunities in quantitative finance

Alumni outcomes in QR/QT roles

Whether either program provides a significant advantage over gaining industry experience directly

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.