AI Talent War Spreads to Wall Street

Bloomberg Senior Markets Reporter Justina Lee tells Bloomberg This Weekend that quantitative trading firms are competing with AI labs for top scientists and researchers, with first-year compensation for some PhDs reaching as much as $800,000. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Lee explains how firms are using fellowships, university sponsorships and recruiting events to compete with AI companies offering lucrative pay, equity and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg Senior Markets Reporter Justina Lee tells Bloomberg This Weekend that quantitative trading firms are competing with AI labs for top scientists and researchers, with first-year compensation for some PhDs reaching as much as $800,000. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Lisa Mateo, Lee explains how firms are using fellowships, university sponsorships and recruiting events to compete with AI companies offering lucrative pay, equity and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology. (Source: Bloomberg)