Your question is Transitioning Into Quantitative Finance. Take a moment with it on the right.
Talk me through your thinking if you like. When you're confident, submit your answer and I'll grade it like a real screen (7/10 or better passes).
Why do you want to transition from academia or your current industry into quantitative finance, and why do you believe this is the right next step for you now? Please be specific about what you’re moving toward, not just what you’re moving away from.