Quantitative Finance Coach

Peterson Ventures; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leland is seeking an experienced quantitative finance coach to guide students and professionals pursuing quant finance careers. You will apply AI fundamentals and automation to modern workflows, and mentor on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, and interview prep.

Coaches set their own hours and rates, deliver sessions virtually, and partner with our team to support every learner's journey. Ideal candidates bring professional quant finance experience, prior coaching or mentoring background, and a

Qualifications

• Professional experience in quantitative finance.
• Prior coaching or mentoring experience.
• Clear, structured approach to breaking down technical and career topics.

Responsibilities

• Help students apply AI fundamentals and automation to modern quantitative workflows.
• Provide resume reviews, cover letters, LinkedIn optimization, and behavioral/technical interview prep.
• Assist salary negotiation and networking strategy to help candidates land the right role.

Skills

Quantitative finance experience

Coaching experience

Structured approach

Job description

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.

We're seeking an experienced quantitative finance coach to work with students and professionals pursuing careers in quant finance. This role includes helping students apply AI fundamentals and AI automation to modern quantitative workflows, as well as guiding them through the full career journey, including resume review, cover letters, LinkedIn review, behavioral interview prep, and technical interview prep. Coaches also support salary negotiation, promotion strategy, and networking strategy to help candidates land the right role and grow within the field. Ideal candidates have professional experience in quantitative finance, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to breaking down technical and career topics alike. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.

Why Leland?

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
• We don't hire people who merely want to make a great company

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.