Making the jump from BB Trading to Prop Trading

I’m making the jump from trading at a BB to a QR role at a proprietary trading firm. The pay is about a 35% increase, which is nice but not like the comp packages you see at some of the larger HFs. I’m honestly nervous about the move from a place I’ve been excelling in to a new shop. Has anyone done the same? Any advice you’d give your younger self? 

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Congrats! Understand the new firms infrastructure and what tools are available to you. Ask for what you need as well -- goes a long way.

 

I've never seen that transition, I would expect trader->QT. Must've been on a good desk.

But either way, prop firms wouldn't have recruited you if they didn't think you'd be capable, so keep in mind that they picked you for a reason. 

 

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