Who says chimps can't do math?

I'm a Mathematics/Computer Science undergrad from Houston, with an interest in quantitative trading. While quantitative trading interests me, I'm not sure yet if that is something that I want to seriously pursue. At any rate, I'll be interning at a bank this summer, as a Applications Developer (but unfortunately not quant focused).

Anyway, I've been lurking around WSO for a while now and have read many interesting discussions and figured I might as well contribute and say hi.

 
Best Response

what's up? I'm a comp sci major also, gonna take some extra math classes to set me up for a quant trading role/MFE in the future if I go that route also. I'm interested in managing large amounts of data too, so that's another excuse for taking some extra stats/math classes. what year are you? n what are some of your concerns about going the trading route? for me, it's because, if I find out I'm not cut out for trading and lose my job, it's a pretty big deal when you're raising a kid... wish I knew of a way to figure out if I was actually cut out for it though : / welcome.

If your dreams don't scare you, then they are not big enough. "There are two types of people in this world: People who say they pee in the shower, and dirty fucking liars."-Louis C.K.
 

Thanks for the welcome. I already have a B.S. in computer science, and am now doing a post-baccalaureate for a B.S. in mathematics, mostly because I just wanted to learn more math. I'll be finishing up that degree this coming fall. As far as going the quant trading route, well I only have my own romanticized notion of what quant trading is all about, and while I don't think it's too far off from reality, that notion is just speculation. I've never actually talked to anyone that does quant trading, I've only read about it. From what I've read, getting a quant position is very tough and requires impressive credentials. I'm really not sure if I want to devote the time needed to get a PhD in pursuit of this position if I'm not even sure it's something I'm absolutely confident that I want to do. Looking at it written out, this view just smacks of naivety, but hopefully WSO can help build a better picture.

 

Hic suscipit rerum beatae aperiam repellendus. Aut minus illo deleniti et voluptas qui. Vel id placeat vel totam ipsum sit ex non. Consectetur sit et aspernatur maiores sequi consequatur.

Velit perferendis est corporis dolores ut aut. Laborum dignissimos ut repellat error. Et neque nulla a quia. Qui dolor eum modi et repellendus ab nulla. Dolorum eaque eos aliquam molestias. Distinctio tempore eveniet quia voluptatibus voluptas. Illum voluptatibus commodi et tempore commodi velit.

Consectetur qui consectetur aut possimus. Possimus voluptatem mollitia soluta corrupti magni est sed. Aut aut repellat eum asperiores corporis debitis tempora. Qui quos expedita molestiae architecto. Voluptates aut delectus quaerat quia corrupti similique ex ipsum.

Officia voluptatem et odio aut harum nobis. Qui dolorum eum eligendi doloremque maxime voluptatem. Blanditiis reprehenderit quas voluptates voluptas optio non quis.

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (88) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (67) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”