Intro Book to Quant Finance

[zorro]

Hello Forum Members,

I am considering a career change into Quant Finance. Can anyone recommend a good intro book that covers some of the core concepts. I am looking for something that is introductory and readable but still includes some rigor. Thank you!

 

[Connor]

Try:
My Life as a Quant: Reflections on Physics and Finance

How I Became a Quant

There is also the master reading list linked below in my signature

 

[Uncle Max]

If you want to learn how markets function this is a very good read:
The Complete Guide to Capital Markets for Quantitative Professionals

If you want to see various financial instruments and basic pricing techniques:
Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives

If you want to see what kind of questions asked on interviews:
Quant Job Interview Questions And Answers

There are many other good books. Take a look at QN reading list.