Sell-side Trading versus Execution Trader at Tier-1 Quant Fund
Considering a potential move and would love some input. Currently in a trading role (analyst) at a bulge bracket bank, but recently got interest from a hedge fund Millennium/Two Sigma/DE Shaw/Citadel for a execution trader position.
Curious to hear from anyone who’s made a similar switch — how did you find the transition? Pros/cons of execution trading at a top quant fund vs staying on a trading desk at a BB?
Any perspective appreciated — feel free to DM as well. Thanks in advance!
Wouldn’t recommend it. Pigeonholes you into being an execution guy, making it difficult to get into an actual risk taking seat. Better bet would be to progress within S&T, get experienced managing your own risk, and then lateral at a more senior level to the buy-side (PM / sub-PM).
Rerum esse quae laudantium repudiandae est unde illo. Quaerat voluptate vel doloremque voluptatem vero. Odio magni est et reiciendis sit aut natus.
Est reiciendis id ex magnam et velit quia facere. Corrupti debitis consequuntur dicta ut. Omnis nostrum quas sunt cum iure quo veritatis. Maiores fugit autem sit vero officiis. Eius explicabo dolorem dolorum.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...