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Why is trading in Europe so localised?
Hello everybody, I am a European and I am looking for trading or quant positions in Europe. I know that in general there are two kind of firms that offer these kind of careers, buy-side(hedge funds/prop shops/HFTs) and sell-side (banks). Buy-side is in general a niche field, thus it is reasonable...
MFE after B.Sc. in BA and Economics
Hey everyone, I‘m currently pursuing my bachelor in BA and Economics at a semi-target in Germany. During my bachelor I find my self more interested in the quantitative part of my study. I was in general very interested in physics and engineering beside of finance during my time in school, but...
fundamental traders/analysts at market markers?
i've been noticing a lot of roles for fundamental traders/analysts at various market makers like optiver and citsec. What exactly do these people do? What is comp/ career progression like? Is it worth doing this over IB? I'm a dual STEM + econ major so have skillsets applicable to both fields.
Quant Risk Career Choice
Hi everyone. I am pretty new to WSO so just wanted to get some career advice. I am current an undergrad at an Ivy studying applied math and compsci. I was interested in getting into the quant space but I am also still keeping my mind open to ML or data science roles in the tech industry. I recently...
Sending my info for Quant Dev roles
Hi, I am planning on researching and reaching out to hiring managers directly, to start discussions regarding Quant Development roles, within Asset Management firms in NYC. It's a little confusing as I am unsure if I should be getting in touch with Head of Technology, Head of Asset Class, Head of...
Career Crossroad: Actuary Vs Quant
Hi all, I'm writing this post because I just had my annual review and promoted to Senior Actuarial Analyst and currently trying to weigh my options. My TC went from 80k to around 100k and I have 2 YOE. For those who know the actuarial space, I am 1 exam away from ASA and pretty confident I can get...
Citadel Discover
I am doing the Citadel spring programme called ' Discover'. It has a quant challenge. What can I expect to have on it? How do I prepare for it?
Execution Quant Career Trajectory
What a successful career and comp trajectory looks like for someone in this niche role, in equities? In particular, what is someone good at it paid after N years? Any statistic would be useful: a single data point, average, median, whatever. Believe it or not, I haven't found any credible...
PhD or employment for Physics undergrad?
I'm studying Physics at Oxford (international student) and am having a hard time considering my career options. I don't currently want to go into academia and quant jobs interest me a lot (mostly because of the pay). My question is, should I take a physics PhD before I find a job? I understand that...
How much do interns for analysts and developer positions at quant hedge funds make?
I am not talking about rentech or citadel, I am saying voleon, acadian asset management, panagora type places. Thanks
Quitting a part-time internship to find a full-time job after graduation
I am a master's student at a great engineering school in a quantitative finance discipline, finishing up this fall semester. The quant internship I had this summer came back with a non-quant job offer, and a part-time offer for the rest of the semester. I accepted both, because I thought the...
Is there a difference between Systematic Portfolio Manager vs Quantitative Portfolio Manager?
Would really be useful to understand the similarities and differences if possible. Have heard this term used and overlapped on countless occasions and still don't fully understand what is the real difference or if each is a subset etc.
Received a Quant HF FT offer as a freshman, would like some advice
Hi, I'm a rising sophomore at a target studying math who's currently interning at a quant hedge fund. A few days ago I was offered a return offer which included working during the school year and then receiving a FT offer once I graduated. (This was strictly meritocratic. I had no connection to this...
"Quantworks" have anyone heard this company?
I just received an interview request from this company, and I have no idea when and what platform I applied with. Any advice would be helpful.
What are some common backtesting software industry quants use?
Do they do it with python libraries? Where are they pulling data from (CBOE, Nasdaq data link)? Or do they use a cloud service like quant connect? Want to backtest some QQQ strats (ie put credit spreads 16Delta, 50 days out 21 days DTE, 50% profit and exit) and was curious which services to use for...
Questions from a Prospective Quant
Hello, Brand new account but have been a lurker at WSO for a while. I am currently a high school senior and am quite interested in going into quant trading or related area. Any insight or wisdom into the following questions would be much appreciated: 1. Best Major/minor combinations for an aspiring...
Looking for a mate to train with for quantitative trading interviews
I am looking for a person to train with for quantitative trading interviews. I think that It would be funny and profitable preparing interviews with someone, by zoom/call! If any of you are interested, please reply below Let me know, Thanks
Fundamentals v. Quant? All Perspectives Welcome
Hey everyone ✌🏿 Jumping straight to it --currently at a target school studying Data Analytics + taking an IBM Data Analysis cert this semester. My school's program is focused heavily on R, Excel, SQL, and Tableau, and the IBM cert has 70 hours worth of Excel, Python, IBM Cloud computing, and...
Good College Majors To Become A Quant Trader or Researcher
Hi im 20 yr old recently found out about quants and i have a huge interest for their field of work. Already started doing tons of research on the roles on how to become one but thought ill ask the people of WSO for some insight on who the industry hires.
Credit Risk Analysis with Python project?
I'm currently getting to know how to conduct analysis of credit risk with Python, is there any project for newbie that I can start to put into my portfolio?
Summer Rotational Analyst- is it valuable for aspiring Investment Banking students?
I have three options for a Summer 2022 internship. First one is as a Rotational Summer Analyst at Jefferies (business lines in rotation are Investment Banking, Fixed Income, and Equities). Second one is Global Quantitative Analytics Summer Analyst at BoA (part of Global Risk team). Third one is...
Internship for a college student
I’m currently in my sophomore year of college. Majoring in mathematics and computer science. My end goal is to be at a hedge fund as a quant researcher then eventually a trader. What internship positions should I be looking for to boost my resume for future job opportunities? Also, I know it’s...
What's the difference between Systematic and Quantitative trading strategies?
I have a few interviews coming up for trading roles and was wondering what the difference is between systematic and quantitive trading is? Thanks for your help, Best
PNL at Prop Shops and Quant Funds
Do traders/researchers at quant funds get a %PNL at prop shops such as Jane Street or at hedge funds such as Citadel? Any insight would be appreciated, as well as insight on HFT shops like Hudson River.
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...
Quant career perspective
Hi all! I am thinking of doing a further study and moving into quant space on the sell side. Could anyone give a picture of the career perspective as a Quant Analyst in London? For example, how quickly it could climb up along the career ladder like analyst, asso, vp, d, md. And what is the general /...
Hedge Fund Industry in Chicago - growing or shrinking?
I'm a late 20s analyst in systematic strategies (risk premia, alternative beta) at a fund in NYC. I'm considering moving to Chicago due to the increased affordability and viability of raising a family in the city proper. However, I'm concerned about the breadth of opportunities in Chicago and...
Point72 Market Intelligence Summer 2021 Internship Launch Call
Hi everyone, I am very new here since my background is more tech/science-oriented. I am a STEM major at an ivy league school, and am primarily recruiting for AI/data science roles. Recently, I got invited to the internship launch call for Market Intelligence Point72. I found there is not much info...
I am acquainted with a JPM MD, who suggested we should talk. As a college student how much authority does a JPM MD have in hiring interns?
I mostly want to know what I can expect from this conversation. Also, if anyone could collaborate on the the JPM Quantitative Analytics Internship Program or the JPM Asset Management Internship Program (can't post links), that would be great. Thanks.
Quant Intern: Alternative Position Names
Hi, I'm a masters student looking to apply for Quant like intern positions. Many intern titles differ from company to company. Does anyone know some frequently used quant intern titles or buzzword position titles you've seen? Thanks
MBA vs MS Financial Engineering
Hi all, I was let go due to restructuring at the beginning of the year. I'm trying to decide between an MBA and MS Financial Engineering. Looking to hopefully make the move to the buy-side in a trading/investment role and the job market has not been too kind lately. Some background about myself. -...
BAML Quantitative Analytics Summer Analyst
A recruiter at BAML reached out to me to see if I'd be interested in their Quantitative Analytics Summer Analyst program. (I can't post the link bc I'm a new poster) I'm a junior math major but I have nearly no programing experience. I just want to know if anyone has experience with this program and...
Equity Research Career Path Advice
Currently working a job in Asset Performance Analytics and reporting at a boutique Investment Management firm. Based on my exposure in school, and what I've learned and been exposed too at my current position, I think I would really enjoy working in equity research. I'm generally knowledgeable about...
Webinar on How to use Mixture Models to Predict Market Bottoms
Attend free webinar on How to use Mixture Models to Predict Market Bottoms by Brian Christopher- Founder, Blackarbs LLC, on Tuesday 25th Apr, 8:30 AM MST | 8:00 PM IST. The webinar will explain Mixture Models and explore its application to predict an asset’s return distribution and identify...
"Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?" - An Intriguing Response!
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BB M&A analyst to markets/quantitative role?
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to transition from M&A to a more quantitative role. I don't want my M&A experience to go to waste, even though it is only one year, and I would love to hear pitches about how to leverage this experience in order to end up in a quantitative job that is a...
Big List of Quant Employers
List of Companies hiring interns/full-time quants INVESTMENT BANKS Bank of America Merrill Lynch Barclays Capital BNP Paribas Citigroup Centerview Credit Suisse Deutsche Bank Evercore Goldman Sachs J.P. Morgan Jefferies Lazard Moelis Morgan Stanley Nomura Piper Jaffray Qatalyst Societe Generale UBS...
MFE Programs -who needs 'em?
Hello, I've been working in finance for a year now and am exploring new careers. I am interested in financial engineering, and have a master's degree in finance. I would consider going to an MFE but would rather not due to the expense. That being said, I have two questions: 1: since I already know...
CIO/PM Partner Search for Hedge Fund
Partnership Description The Opportunity: Partners A and B currently work together at a major quantitative, asset manager. In 2017 the Partners, based in Miami, will leave to form a systematic, trend-following hedge fund focused on an underserved, but well-capitalized, client niche. The aim of this...
Quantitative Developer Intern - Hedge fund
Hi guys, I have managed to get my self an internship at a hedge fund in london as a quantitative developer. I am currently an MSc Finance student and was initially looking for a more quant researcher or trader role. 1. Will a quant developer role allow me to possibly move into a quant research or...
Bank of America Quantitative Middle Office? is it quantitative or middle office?
I had interview with Bank of America Quantitative Middle Office. First off, I am not sure what they are doing exactly and the answers are not consistent. I was told it's similar to quant on the desk... but why a quant in the middle office? Has anyone worked there before and how's it really going?...
Quantitative Associate - > ER
Hello, I have an interview for a quantitative associate position, supporting equity research at an investment bank. Is there anyone who could tell me about the chances of working there than moving to equity research? Thanks!
Quantitative Analysis career path
Hey, I’m interviewing with an investment bank for a quantitative analysis job. How difficult would it be to transition from that to equity research ?
New in the lab ! I introduce you myself
Hi,I'm 16 and I am from Italy.My dream is to manage a hedge fund ( that use a lot of HFT ),I started some days ago reading Technical Analysis By Martin Pring ( I read about 5 pages :) ) .Thus...This I am ! PS I wanna become a great quant so I'll take computer science at college,I wanna study in US...
A Career in Quantitative Investment Management
Hi all, I was wondering what a career in quantitative investment management would look like. Is it similar to the career growth of someone on the fundamental side? I am also wondering if it would be easy to move across different roles in the group? What is the work like? Any general advice is...
Interview Question: Are you a quantitative or persuasive person?
Retrospectively, I think I should have said that I currently have a comparative advantage in persuasion, but my passion is for quantitative areas of corporate finance , esp. QRM. Is this a good response if they are looking for a quantitative person?
Congrats to IlliniProgrammer, 2011 WSO Member of the Year
He buys suits from JC Penneys, he's a MSD, he's a die-hard frugalosophist, but as UFOinsider put it, "At the end of the day, he still adds more value to this site than you." And since IP won "everyone gets a free $1 off coupon for a 1.5 L bottle of Yellowtail" We also have to give a BIG...
(applied) math/cs masters without bachelors in math/cs?
dear fellow monkeys, do you know of any reputable master's programs in applied math/computer science that dont require a bachelor's in math/cs? my bachelor's is in econ, but i wanna get a more quantitative degree (i am not that interested in fin math though ... ) i am interested in programs in the...
How much quant stuff is involved in IB?
I was wondering how much quant stuff was involved in IB overall. Most of my classes now are specialized towards to preparing one for job as a financial analyst (taking classes like Quantitative Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Economic and Financial Real Time Modeling, Computational...
Senior thesis and recruiting
I'm writing a senior thesis supervised by a professor in the math department on some of the technical aspects of options pricing. This will count towards my honors degree. My question is, is it useful to mention the thesis anyway on my resume/in an interview? I'll be spending a lot of my free time...
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