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Physical Coffee Trading
Afternoon fellas, Hope everyone is well. I was just wondering if anyone has any information generally on working at a top physical coffee trading company (Sucafina, ECOM etc.)? More specifically, I'm trying to get more information on: 1.What is work/life balance like? Is it exciting to work in and...
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...
Picking the right Ag Trading Role: early career
Hi All! I made a throwaway to post this but was looking for some insight into thoughts on 2 offers I have 1) Jr trader for 12-18 months in a European location with a plan to move back to the US to work in a small office here and help transition as one of the US principal's retires. The firm is 1...
Trafigura Group PTE
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Belvedere Trading Hirevue?? technical ?'s
What's up WSO . I got an invite for a 20-25 minute technical hirevue for a Junior Trader Trainee Intern, what type of questions should I expect? I'm assuming a few "why xyz firm," but what type of technicals and mental math should I expect? Are the questions presented and it records me doing the...
How to find private companies in a Niche field
I'm graduating from University within the next year, so naturally i've been applying left and right. However, i'm finding it quite challenging to even find the right places to apply, considering most of the companies in the field i'm looking for work in (oil&gas trading ) don't make details...
Akuna Capital Math Test? (And Interview Process)
I've applied for a junior trader position with this firm, and so they've sent me an email with directions to take an online mental math test. Does anybody know what the Akuna test is like, specifically? Can't seem to find too much information about it online. All I know is that there is a 22 minute...
App for Trading Test Prep
Hi there, I recently joined WSO and I want to make the community aware of a free Android APP that I made for numerical tests conducted by trading firms that hire for Junior Traders . It has no ads as of this posting and is completely free. Also I'd be adding updates to it to improve it further. Any...
Ideas for finding Junior Trader interns
After about five years in S+T at various banks and buyside shops, I am starting up a hedge fund based in NYC and focused on Asian markets. Most of the securities we trade are OTC equity and currency derivatives. We commenced trading with 10 million usd in partner capital and have a lot on our plate...
Applying to Prop Shops as Junior Trader/Trainee - RESUME Question
I have a question before sending my resume to a few prop shops. Throughout the last 3 or so years, while in school, I have been involved in the stock market - trading equities in the last 2 years and equity derivatives in the last 9 months or so. Last year was a rough year for my portfolio - this...
Junior Oil Trader @ 33?
Hi guys, I've been an equities sales trader for the last 5 years in Athens Greece with a total work exp of 8 years, plus 1.5 years of military service. I've graduated from Cass Business School in London in 2002 with a BSc in finance and an MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance. I have decided that i want...
IMC Chicago - Info about this place or interview process?
Hey guys. I have an interview coming up with IMC this week. Very excited. Does anyone know anything about this place, or their interview process? I searched and found very little. Alternatively, does/has anyone work/ed or intern/ed at IMC in the US? I'd love to speak to you about your firm. Thanks a...
I want to be an equity trader...How do I get on a desk?
Hello all, I'm looking to get some advice/tips from the junior and veteran traders here. After I graduated, I got an amazing operations position (sarcastic). I quit that position after a year, because I didn't want to get "stuck in op's." I recently joined a local B/D who I was able to get my Series...
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