Ask HN: PhD in Physics in Tech/Finance Jobs

Do you guys work with/hire people holding a PhD in Physics? or do know if it is a common or rare practice?

Most of the people holding a PhD in Physics or Astronomy deal all their carriers with data analysis. Last week I went to a career fair and there was a company referring to positions in the finance sector while doing data analysis. When I asked, the head hunter said people holding an MBA and Economics degree is preferred. Something like the "Data analysis skill is the 'extra' not the main background desired".