Coding Trader the Golden Key?

Hey all-

I am in the midst of making a very difficult decision: do I accept an early S&T offer at a top-tier bank, or go back into the jungle and hash it out this summer to possibly get something in IB. Through my own personal interests, I have begun leaning towards trading, but am a bit concerned about the risk of automation. I, however, am pursuing a minor in computer science and believe I will be able to apply these skills to my role as a trader (I hope in credit). Is this a viable path to take to ultimately end up at, say, a hedge fund or top prop shop? Or would getting into this business as a bright-eyed college kid be a total waste of my talents? Appreciative of all replies.

-Moosteon

 

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