Citadel vs Goldman Sachs offer advice
I have job offers as a client facing quant from Goldman Sachs and as an execution trader at Citadel market making. Which offer should i take?
I have job offers as a client facing quant from Goldman Sachs and as an execution trader at Citadel market making. Which offer should i take?
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Client facing quant at GS imo
Why do you say that? Just want to understand your thought process.
I don't know enough about the execution trader role at Citadel unfortunately. To me that doesn't sound like a very prestigious position. What will the role entail? Being a client facing quant at GS is a fantastic position. You'll get excellent training, opportunities, etc. Arguably better job security I think. People I know who have worked as sell side client facing quants have gone on to top research/trading positions at AMs and HFs. I guess I'd have to learn more about the Citadel role. Depends on what you want to do but I think client facing quant at GS will set you up well.
I'd suggest going with Citadel, assuming you don't mean GSAM. No need to spend a day on the sell side if you don't have to, especially if you're being pigeonholed into FX. Immerse yourself in the investment world. Going to a new buyside firm is always easier if you're already at one.
Again, this is Citadel Market Making; also known as Citadel Securities. So its not the Asset Management/HF side of Citadel. Just thought i would make that clear.
Hmmm. Would you interact with the portfolio managers?
Unfortunately not. The securities arm doesnt interact with the AM arm. Think of it like GS S&T vs Citadel S&T. GSAM and Citadel AM are the more comparable ones. But my debate is between the above roles at GS S&T and Citadel's S&T.
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