Citsec Fundamental Analyst vs Optiver Equity Analyst
In the process for one and have an FT offer from the other. I understand both are kind of side-shows ie you are supporting the traders. Long-term I'm interested in something like a quant research-type direction but unfortunately do not have the skills to get into that field yet. Which allows me to get there? (ie which is more flexible)
Also on comp, looks like optiver has a lower base, but where is bonus typically capped at? (given that it's not the main event)
Thanks in advance
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Ultimately, the decision should weigh your long-term goals, the skills you want to develop, and the environment where you feel you can grow the most.
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bump -- this is pretty time-senstive so would appreciarte a repsonse!
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cit sec fa from my limited pov- ik u are able to put on prop trades/take risk + prior is that cit sec >>> optiver
I think the prop risk bit is true at optiver too though
I still think cit sec is a much better firm so all else equal would take cit sec; you’d probably work more hours tho. Where would you want to be a QT if that is your eventual goal?
C brand name is strong, would be great to have that optionality in your career for mid/long term oportunities (I’m not in a hf so speaking from outside)
bro cit sec and optiver are the same what are you talking about. fundamental at prop trading is not a great role comparitively to any other fundamental role
can shed a bit more on why prop trading at fundamentals is not a great role?
Hi Can you personal message me please
hey what's TC like for citsec fundamental analyst? base looks solid but is sign-on + discretionary bonus >75% of that? deciding whether to interview or stay at mid-tier firm
also from what ik optiver gives u marbles (usually worth ~3.5k) scaling from 50/100/200/400 every level. however, this may be different/lower for equity analyst
have seen friends move from FA at CitSec to trader. Not seen this at Optiver. moving to QR is different, but if possible, more likely at CitSec
both roles, you can trade + actively take delta risk
CitSec pays more
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