Q&A: IB/PE/Quant Experience

Hey everyone, I'm currently a Quant Trader at one of the 2 prop firms I did an internship at. This will be my second year in the industry. 

Background:
Investment Banking -- Internship at a global bulge bracket bank 
Real Estate Analyst Internship -- leading global asset management firm
Quant Trading Internship at 2 global leading prop firms

Ask me anything from work-life balance, university experiences, resume tips, interview prep or whatever.

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