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What's your experience in Credit derivatives trading (US-EU)?
Coming from here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/trading/i-g… (Recommend you to check out and throw your 2cents). Coming from a very academic career, I don't have much idea of what Credit derivatives trading is. So I would like to know the experience, pros and cons of working there. It...
Credit Derivatives?
What are the best banks for working on credit derivatives (ABS, etc.), or other alternative assets? What buy-side shops that invest in these products are realistic exits from these places?
(S&T)Preparation credit derivatives trading internship and what do traders look for in their interns?
I will be starting an internship this summer at the credit derivative desk in one of the bulge bracket bank and I wanted to know how should I best prepare myself? I come from a none finance background and is currently studying engineering. I have zero exposure to this side of the business, but have...
Credit Derivatives info/books
Been browsing around for a book that will give a solid foundation on credit derivatives. What would be the best book(s) to read for this?
Credit Events in CDS Tranches
Hi All, Anyone know of a resource/site that gives a simple example on how the payouts of CDS tranches work? The few I have found don't continue after the first credit event. I want to see how further credit event payouts are calculated - ideally, seeing the payments affecting the next tranche as...
Software developer supporting credit traders at JP Morgan or commodities traders at Wells Fargo?
Is it better to work as a software developer supporting the credit derivatives trading desk at JP Morgan or supporting the commodities trading desk at Wells Fargo ? Assuming both jobs offer equal compensation, which would provide a better career path in the long run, for a technologist who has an...
Is quant trading worth it?
It seems like most quant traders have to work early, 12 hour days for a realistic salary of around 200k a year. Is this truly the salary range of a quant trader with bonuses? How is this worth the time, effort, stress, damage to personal life, and harm to physical health? I am particularly curious...
Michael Capuano´s Heartspeak
Congressman Michael Capuano nails WallStreet Crooks That was the beginning... -------------->REGULATION SOCIALISM
Cover Letter Review (Securitisation Finance)
Let me know what you think of this cover letter for an entry-level position in securitisation finance.
Credit tranche traders
Anyone trade credit tranches (bespoke, etc)? Curious to know what those desks are like; what sort of analytics are used etc.
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