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IB from Mathematics undergrad?
I will be starting my university studies next year. In the future I'd like to do the 2+2+2 route or stay in IB, PE, whichever I'll like. I can decide between getting a finance or a mathematics degree. Which one would be more useful? If I choose math I can get a data analyst specialization. If my...
MSc for Quant Finance
Hey everyone! Im currently a bachelor student of Economics at Sciences Po Paris (just completed) who also did some mathematics in parallel (2 courses in Analysis, 2 in Linear Algebra, 2 in Proba/stats, Numerical methods, programming in python) and am considering the following MScs in Financial...
RenTech New Hires: PhD in what exactly?
I've read from a variety of sources that RenTech frequently recruits from PhD's in pure/applied math, physics, comp-sci, etc. but beyond an occasional reference to "information theory" or "machine learning" I haven't found much information about what these PhD's were actually doing. I'm mostly...
Advice - Mathematics in finance
Hey guys, I am currently studying Economics at Sciences Po, and last year I have started studying mathematics in parallel (got 15 ects in Linear Algebra and 15 ects in Calculus). I now have the possibility to get a degree in Financial Mathematics alongside the one in Economics from Sciences Po, if I...
Level of CS required for quant hedge fund
I am currently a high school junior looking to study mathematics at a (hopefully top) university in the UK or the US. I want to work at a quantitative hedge fund company like Citadel, and I was wondering how much CS I would need. Is it enough just to know how to programme with languages like Python...
Tier 3 IB Markets Internship or HFT Trading Firm Internship??
I'm in my second year studying Maths at a Target Uni in the UK and I need advice in which one of these two internships to go for: The first internship is in the Markets Division (Cross-Asset) at a Tier 3 Investment Bank in London. The second internship is as a Trading Intern at a high-frequency...
EE major with strong math/stats background - looking for internship advice
Apologies in advance if I sound like a braggart or come off as annoying. I'm currently a sophomore and I have a 3.1 GPA at a non-target state school. I've taken Calc 1 through 3, ODEs, and linear algebra. I'm currently self-learning PDEs and stochastic modeling. I have a strong background in...
MSc Machine Leaning vs Applied Maths
Hi guys, I would really appreciate a piece of advice on my situation from some more experienced people who work in S&T (my goal is London S&T , specifically structuring / pricing / systematic strategies / (algo) trading, with my second choice being MBB consulting in my home country in continental...
3.7 GPA Double Major
As an Econ/Math double major at a university with a target business school, what GPA do I need to get interviews at the elite bulge brackets like Goldman and boutiques like Evercore? I just finished up my freshman year with a 3.74 and I'm involved in 3 orgs on campus (1 finance related and 2 that...
University of Toronto non-Rotman Math/Econ major for IB?
I got into math/physical science at U of T and am intended to do a math/econ specialist program (not in Rotman Commerce). From the forum I've read that only Queens and Ivey are target schools in Canada for IB recruiting. Does this mean that my chance of getting into IB is really slim?
Double Degree vs Double Major + Honors?
Hey guys! I have a few questions: For context, right now, I'm doing a double degree in Mathematics (Data Analysis and Operations Research) and Science (Computer Science). I just finished my first semester in a university ranked in the top 50 globally. I finished in the top 5% of all my classes, and...
American Workers & Mathematics - How Much Do You Use?
Over at The Atlantic, Jordan Weissmann summarizes a study done by Northeastern University sociologist, Michael Handel, in an article titled Here's How Little Math Americans Actually Use at Work. I'm sure you can guess how Weissmann interprets the results of the study just by reading the title. If...
Fixed Income/Credit HF
giving back to the WSO community: if you have: ~2 or less years xp at the major bank (on a trading desk) strong quant skills (STEM degree pref.) then i might have: very rare Fixed Income or Credit opening at a HF for you looking for someone asap PM me, pref. forward CV cant offer more info here...
Finance in Medicine or Vice Versa
Hi all, I'm brand new; please excuse me if this is improperly posted or what have you. Basically, I'm a second-year medical student with a Math and Business Degree, and, frankly, I really just miss numbers. I love Medicine, and definitely want to stick with it, but I would love to hear about anyone,...
Is there such a thing as 'too late'?
Hello everyone, I am from England and I completed my A-Levels last year. Unfortunately due to Visa restrictions I was unable to get a loan to go to University this year so now I'll probably go to University aged 20 or 21 - most likely 21. I will be taking a degree in Mathematics or Economics. I...
Major Crossroad: Literally
Hey fellow aspiring/incumbent monkeys, I have a quick question regarding what major I should choose to best set-up an investment banking gig after I graduate. For context, I am a sophomore at the University of Southern California "Fight On!" and I am in the Marshall School of Business. I am in their...
How to polish a turd?
Hey, how do you guys deal with situation in which you have no clue what the answer could be. Obviously, most of the questions can be approached logically but what about the cube root of a number or the last 4 digits x^81. Many thanks!
Quant Porn: The Story of Maths
It's not often I find myself captivated by documentaries on mathematics, but a PBS special on Fractals a month ago left me hungry for more. I guess you could say it awakened the long dormant nerd in me. Luckily, I didn't have to wait long for another fix. The BBC is running a truly fascinating...
Academia.
Hi guys, So, lately I've been thinking that Finance just isn't for me. It's really dry and boring. I'm considering doing a second undergraduate degree (I'm from Europe, so my second degree would be almost free) and possibly going into academia. The money is shit but I just feel that it's more...
Quants - HF
I found an interesting video. Many users, mathematicans seems to be interested in quantitative hedge funds. I hope that is not a repost and enjoy.
Hedge Fund Mathematics
Hi all, Im currently working in ER but would like to move to HF as I feel that I have more interest in PM rather that research. As some of my colleauge has commented and I have searched on WSO and find that various quant skills are a plus for HF . Coming from a Physics major, I have no problem with...
Junior Prepared for banking?
So I am a junior at Rutgers Univeristy and wanted to know how to spin my experience and major towards banking firms.... Major: Math & Comp Sci Dual...3.95 GPA Experience: Junior year: Intern: PwC Advisory Intern: Johnson & Johnson IT Finance Sophmore year: Intern: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Since I...
Trading - Junior with a paltry GPA
I am an undergrad right now. I am a junior, with a paltry g.p.a, no-job major, and no work experience, plus I am at a nameless school. Is it possible to I can change my life? This is finance related because I wish to enter a finance career. I have always had an interest in economics and math, but I...
Level of Mathematics in Asset Management?
Hi guys, I'm really starting to get nervous about the level of Maths required in AM . Obviously I'm not looking into getting into the really quantitative funds, but I would like to work in the industry, analysing markets, etc... Those of you with experience, how much math is actually used and would...
Alternative Degrees - Disadvantage?
Hi all, I'd like to ask someone with some industry experience as a first year analyst in S&T . I have just finished a masters degree in aerospace engineering (1st, with honours :D) and I will shortly be starting as an analyst in a large american investment bank. I imagine the vast majority of my...
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