In 2018, in an attempt to stand out as an analyst, I created a couple of machine learning algorithms for a top debt firm. They helped my team, and that helped my career, so I started a business teaching other finance professionals to code in Python.
The same year, a few top shops started pushing Python training for analysts (https://www.ft.com/content/4c17d6ce-c8b2-11e8-ba8f-ee390057b8c9). Several of them ended up using my material, and in 2020, the business began providing me with a passive income. I sold half of my equity in 2021 and the remainder last February.
I recently started teaching Python again, but I am not as closely connected to the industry as I used to be, and the advent of LLMs has dramatically changed the environment, so I thought I would ask you all for some first-hand intelligence.
Which companies, if any, are still training finance employees to code in Python? Is this still a major initiative for JPMorgan, for example, or have they moved on to Copilot / ChatGPT?
I would like to deliver my skill where it is needed to make money, but I do not want to spend time promoting something that is no longer in demand on the front lines. Could those of you in the vanguard please help me to understand the situation on the ground?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights regarding the relevance of Python in the finance industry:
High Demand for Programming Skills: Programming abilities, particularly in SQL and Python, are highly valued in the finance industry. These skills are not just for developers and quants but are increasingly important for various roles within finance.
SQL and Python in Finance:
Industry Trends:
Current Relevance:
For more detailed and updated information, you might want to check recent discussions and threads on Wall Street Oasis or similar finance forums.
Sources: Programming/Technical Skills for Finance: SQL and Python, Programming/Technical Skills for Finance: SQL and Python, WSO Python / Machine Learning Courses - NOW AVAILABLE
Just search Indeed: Python.
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