GS vs JPM Sales and Trading?
Wanted to get your takes on this, debating between both for SA 2025. What are the main strengths from both?
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JPM better culture
cant go wrong with both, but JPM is way more fratty/preppy if that's your thing
As noted frequently, JPM is tops in fixed income. Equities-wise, both are great (#2/3 behind MS). Based on stories from my school, return rates for both aren't that good. I think you should judge based on culture/people cuz the difference is marginal. I'm sure if you are looking to lateral from GS to JPM, or vice versa, say 2 years out of school, no one will question your background.
gs topped ms in equities in equities this year by ~1b. and by 'not that good', what quantitative figure are you referring to? because historically, rates have been over 60%, which i think is healthy and assumes one has enough confidence to bet on him/herself.
Sure GS is #1. Doesn’t change my point. Also end of the day 1 year’s success doesn’t change the fact that MS dominated the past 5. No ones saying JPM > GS for M&A even if JPM tops, which is likely. Return rate % wise, I can’t say for sure. I just personally know 3 SAs that didn’t get return at these banks last year.
JPM better for Rates, Credit, FX, and SPG. GS better for Equity Derivs and Commods. I personally thought JPM traders were much more impressive than GS traders for FICC
What made u think that?
JPM had a lot of STEM backgrounds for rates traders which I enjoyed. A lot more coding integration and they were open minded when it comes to tech integration. Interviews were also far more technical for JPM, so I liked that they were placing a greater emphasis on these skills
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