Main Sequence's Asset Management bootcamp is designed for quantitative researchers, data scientists, risk managers, and portfolio managers seeking to master code-driven investment strategies. The program leverages cutting-edge AI and computational techniques to transform traditional asset management approaches. Participants gain hands-on experience with Main Sequence's pioneering AI-native investment platform, developing the technical skills needed to implement algorithmic precision and data-driven insights in professional settings.
Learn how top firms are transitioning to code-driven investment strategies that outperform traditional methods through algorithmic precision and data-driven insights.
Industry Relevance
Developed with input from leading quant teams at global investment firms to ensure all skills are immediately applicable in professional settings.
Hands-On Approach
Build a portfolio of quantitative projects that demonstrate your ability to implement advanced financial models and algorithmic trading strategies.
Main Sequence Platform Access
For up to three months, while in class and afterward, alumni will have access to the Main Sequence Platform at no extra cost.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum: From Foundations to AI and Model Governance
20 hours of immersive, hands-on experience with the world's first AI-integrated developer platform.
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Asset Management as Code (2 hours)
Explore asset management reimagined as code. Discover how investment management workflows can be simplified and automated, enhancing precision, repeatability, and efficiency.
2
Introduction To Platform Basics (2 hours)
Getting Started: An Interactive Introduction to the Platform Basics, Featuring Step-by-Step Examples and Practical Exercises
3
Econometrics vs. Computational Efficiency: Where Theory Meets Art (2 hours)
Explore how traditional econometric models integrate seamlessly with modern computational techniques, balancing theoretical rigor with practical efficiency.
Learn the fundamentals of portfolio evaluation, performance measurement, and insightful analysis.
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Designing and Replicating Factor & Smart Beta Portfolios (2 hours)
Hands-on guides for constructing factor-based investment strategies.
10
Building Your Own Cryptocurrency Products (2 hours)
Comprehensive exploration of cryptocurrency markets, sector understanding, and product development.
11
Creating Hedge Fund-Style Strategies and Trading Signals (2 hours)
Quickly develop sophisticated trading strategies, replicating hedge fund methods efficiently.
Tech Stack: Bootcamp Toolkit
Python Ecosystem
Master Python and its financial libraries including NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn. All bootcamp sessions leverage these powerful tools for quantitative analysis.
Financial Data APIs
Work with industry-standard financial data sources or bring your own datasets from day one. Seamless API integration enables real-world applications.
Cloud Computing
Utilize the cloud-based Main Sequence development platform throughout all exercises. Deploy, scale, and optimize your quantitative models in a professional environment.
Investment Management
Connect everything you build directly to an integrated investment management system, providing immediate performance feedback on your strategies.
Industry Insights: Quant Strategies in Action
Statistical Arbitrage
Explore the mathematics behind pair trading, factor models, and relative value strategies used by top hedge funds to generate market-neutral returns.
Sentiment Analysis
Learn how leading firms extract trading signals from news, social media, and alternative data sources using advanced NLP techniques.
Systematic Macro
Implement cross-asset allocation models that adapt to changing economic conditions using machine learning and regime-switching frameworks.
Hands-On Projects: Building Your Quant Arsenal
Progress through these interconnected projects to develop a comprehensive quantitative trading skillset:
Factor-Based Portfolio Optimizer
Develop a multi-factor model that outperforms market benchmarks through intelligent risk factor allocation and machine learning signal enhancement.
Trading Simulator
Build a market microstructure model that captures order book dynamics and implements statistical arbitrage at millisecond timescales.
NLP-Powered News Trading System
Create an end-to-end pipeline that processes financial news in real-time, quantifies sentiment, and executes trades based on predicted price impact.
Risk Management Dashboard
Design an interactive system for stress testing portfolios against historical scenarios and Monte Carlo simulations of extreme market conditions.
Each project builds upon skills from previous ones, creating a complete quantitative trading framework you can showcase to potential employers.
QuantHack Challenge: Prove Your Expertise
Develop the most innovative quantitative project on the Main Sequence Platform to showcase your skills and impress our panel of industry experts.
Apply your newly acquired quant skills to solve real-world financial challenges
Receive detailed feedback from leading quantitative finance professionals
Present your solution at the prestigious Risk Management & Trading Conference in front of industry practitioners
This competition represents the culmination of your bootcamp journey, allowing you to demonstrate mastery of the quantitative techniques you've learned. Start planning your winning strategy today!
1st Place
$5,000 Platform License
Full access to Main Sequence professional tools
2nd Place
$2,500 Platform License
Advanced quant development package
3rd Place
Developer License
Essential modeling and deployment tools
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The Main Sequence BootCamp delivers elite training in quantitative finance with everything you need to build, deploy, and scale professional trading strategies. Your investment includes exclusive access to our enterprise-level development platform throughout the program.
Are you a final-year student in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Quantitative Finance? Our merit-based scholarships can help launch your career in quantitative trading.
Get answers to common questions about the Main Sequence BootCamp in quantitative finance.
When does the course start?
The next cohort begins on July 28th with weekly sessions every Wednesday at 17:00 CET.
What prerequisites are required?
Participants should have intermediate Python programming skills and a basic understanding of statistics. A background in finance is helpful but not required—we've designed the curriculum to bring technical professionals into finance.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes, we offer merit-based scholarships to final-year students specializing in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Quantitative Finance.