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The goal of Wall Street Oasis’ Trader's Train is to give our users the best possible snapshot of life in sales & trading, from internships and recruiting to compensation and career progression. Working towards that goal, we’ve created a <a... SPOTLIGHT: Trader's Train Rules and FAQs	0	2 years 1 week ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
VIX index has spiked and dropped. Where is it gonna... Are we seeing a vol regime change?	4	6 years 49 weeks ago by zhang18	6 years 41 weeks ago by buysiderules
Does 3 years of banking experience help at all if I were to try to enter trading or a hedge fund? How much do the skill sets require... From banking to trading	3	6 years 44 weeks ago by Pinto	6 years 39 weeks ago by fourkingsplus
Did anyone else hit this up? The top 30 under 30 thing was actually a very good time. ... Anyone go to the Trader Monthly party at Harry's?	2	6 years 40 weeks ago by FX master	6 years 39 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey
Which of these is the best for someone without experience (regarding compensation and learning to... Trading at an HF vs. iBank vs. trading firm	1	6 years 38 weeks ago by BenS	6 years 38 weeks ago by zala rules
I see a lot of traders poker... does that... Poker?	0	6 years 38 weeks ago by flashpwb	n/a
I really want to work in a bank and on a prop desk. How can i go about this, what are my best ways to get into such a position. Do prop desks take on Junior/trainee... Prop desk	1	6 years 36 weeks ago by jk125	6 years 35 weeks ago by JGarden
Hoping someone would shed some light on how to get started in trading? What is the title for an entry-level trader? What is career path? How long between each promotion? Best firms for training and experience? ... Foot in the Door	4	6 years 39 weeks ago by alanc7	6 years 35 weeks ago by analyst26
Are equities truly dead? I feel as though Fixed Income's popularity is merely cyclical right now. For an individual exploring s&t offers at the BB's and other trading firms, would it be best to go into Fixed Income or into... Equity Desks	2	6 years 33 weeks ago by Ivybred800	6 years 33 weeks ago by jtmarlin
Sorry if this sounds like a simplistic question, but what makes trading different from just putting money on the horses? Well, apart from the fact it's other people's money of course. I thinking here primarily of equities I suppose, but I'm not sure it's that different for... Just gambling?	8	6 years 39 weeks ago by Rody	6 years 32 weeks ago by devin
Clearly Bear is a great fixed income shop. Is going through Bear fast a good option? What kinda stuff do you do, how much do you get paid, how long to move onto the trading desk?... BEAR STEARNS FAST	1	6 years 31 weeks ago by gekko44	6 years 31 weeks ago by aspiringmonkey
I will be interviewing for a S&T Summer Analyst position in a few weeks and I was wondering what to expect. How many interviews? How long for each interview? I would like to get into credit derivatives, should I indicate that during the... Questions for SA '07 S&T	10	6 years 31 weeks ago by How to save a life	6 years 31 weeks ago by ZiggyMon
I'm a 25 year old buy side execution trader for a global bank. does anyone have any experience/suggestions as to where people in my position have gone to from my current position? It seems like the job I'm in now would be a great job to have when I'm 45 and have nothing to prove... Buy Side	0	6 years 30 weeks ago by Tiki	n/a
Has anyone here successfully made the transition from banking to trading? If so how did you go about it as a lateral... Banking to Trading	0	6 years 30 weeks ago by analyst26	n/a
Does anyone know the function of the microtrading desk at GS? I have a third round interview with them, but I've yet to find someone who knows what instruments they deal in. ... Microtrading at GS?	0	6 years 30 weeks ago by y7	n/a
Which trading desk/product is the hottest -the most stressful, choatic, and high bonus market... The Hottest Desk	21	6 years 44 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey	6 years 29 weeks ago by OIS
What are the exits after a few year stint in S&T? I know options are not as good as M&A , but what is available? And are all big S&T desks in NYC? I am looking to do S&T out of b-school, but in the Bay... Sales and Trading Exits	9	6 years 38 weeks ago by asht00	6 years 29 weeks ago by randomwalk
Specifically structured products. Anyone know more about payscale, exit opps, entry requirements, interview tips,... Credit Trading	1	6 years 29 weeks ago by corgi95	6 years 29 weeks ago by How to save a life
how much of a math background is necessary for derivatives structuring? how difficult is it to get a position at a derivatives... derivatives desk	5	6 years 40 weeks ago by jerseyboy11	6 years 27 weeks ago by Jimbo
From a blind resume submission on their resume, I secured a first round telephone interview. Who knew that those resumes were actually reviewed! What will I be asked? What's the culture like? Where will I be based (Charlotte or NYC)? What do they excel at? Or where could I find the... Wachovia S&T First Round	8	6 years 29 weeks ago by desecrato	6 years 27 weeks ago by Jimbo
I need to make a decision between two offers. Both offers are at BB banks; one is in structured credit focusing on synthetic CDOs; the other is under proprietary trading focusing primarily on the commodities sector. The names for the banks are about equal so no difference in terms of name... Structured Credit vs. Prop Trading	4	6 years 28 weeks ago by mz2k06	6 years 27 weeks ago by Jimbo
What is the difference between these two groups? Specifically, how are the jobs different, the hours, etc. Is syndicated finance usually part of S&T or cap... Capital Markets vs. Sales and Trading	3	6 years 32 weeks ago by alina987	6 years 27 weeks ago by steady state
In your opinion, which do you think is better for attaining a Sales & Trading job in London and New York respectively? (Please explain your answer) London School of Economics for a BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics or Columbia University for a BS Operations Research: Financial... Which Undergraduate Education option?	3	6 years 28 weeks ago by deadjackal	6 years 27 weeks ago by jimmylse09
Hey! I'm new to the forum. I'm a sophomore at the University of Miami. Trying really hard to intern at a bb in S&T. Anybody from Miami... Any UM grads here?	2	6 years 26 weeks ago by dpiderit	6 years 26 weeks ago by dpiderit
I know it depends on many circumstances, but what would you think would be better for someone looking into trading: Getting a job as a trader/trader assistant with a new hedge fund that is starting up, or working for one of the big banks going for an analyst position. I am leaning towards... Which would be more advantageous	17	6 years 26 weeks ago by tuneman	6 years 26 weeks ago by tuneman

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