Advice for an Incoming EM Linear Rates Trader?

Hey guys,

I’m about to join an EM linear rates trading desk as a junior trader.

I really want to hit the ground running, make a solid first impression, and show the desk that I can pick things up incredibly fast.

I already have a solid handle on the macro side of things and basic financial engineering (think curve bootstrapping, IRS/CCS pricing mechanics, etc.). But I want to bridge the gap between textbook theory and actual desk survival.

What practical skill sets, market quirks, or technical tools should I grind before Day 1? I’m looking for the stuff that senior traders actually care about but don't have time to teach.

Thanks for your help!

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