Poll: Jane Street or Lehman Prop Desk

seiye — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:55:09 -0500

If you had these two offers with similar pay and benefit packages (starting out at least), which would you take?

Jane Street 2nd Round Phone

seiye — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:57:23 -0400

Anyone experienced it or heard about it? What can I expect?

Small vs. Large firms pros and cons

seiye — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:25:27 -0400

What are pros and cons of small firms (ie. Lehman) vs. large firms (ie. Citi)?

How did you convince the interviewer of your interest in finance?

seiye — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:18:32 -0400

especially if your background is science / engineering with no previous finance experience.

Credit Suisse Asia Application Deadline

seiye — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:10:42 -0400

Can we apply to IBD or Trading positions in Credit Suisse Asia anytime or are there deadlines? I'm having trouble finding this info on their site.

Newbie question on interest rates.

seiye — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:01:52 -0400

How does each 1. lowering discount rate and 2. lowering Fed Rate influence our economy in short and long run?

Quant Exit Opportunities?

seiye — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:45:47 -0400

What are exit opportunities for quant jobs?

DRW

seiye — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:58:56 -0400

How is DRW derivatives trading compared to similar groups in BBs in terms of culture, compensation, prestige, etc?

Master's in IBD in US

seiye — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:48:10 -0400

Do you know anyone who got into an analyst program in the US with a non-finance related Master's degree? I'm beginning to worry that US I-banks closing the doors to master's because they are overqualified to be a reality.

GS Division Question

seiye — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:42:28 -0400

If I want to apply for trading at GS, which division would I apply to? Is it FICC or Equities? My other question is more vague: how do you show interest in finance, which is crucial to get into IBD, if youre pursuing only an engineering degree? Thanks.