The basics of what's required to become a quant for trading algorithm research. I already do a lot of linear algebra and calculus in my day job, and I love the

The basics of what's required to become a quant for trading algorithm research. I already do a lot of linear algebra and calculus in my day job, and I love the challenge. I also have some experience with competitive predictive analysis during game AI competitions, which I turned out to have a knack for. I see Ito and related fields as the next level, and the money doesn't hurt either.