The path from Junior Trader to BSD?

Get ready- a trading question not involving “Do I need to learn Calc/C++/Relative Theory to get a trading job?”

Nevertheless, I will begin an analyst program for a European Bank on its Credit Desk. Fortunately enough I did have the opportunity to intern at two top prop shops while at school; However, I am somewhat anxious to find out how the junior traders/assistant traders are delegated at banks.

-What are some of the daily responsibilities given to the Jr. Traders, before they’re trusted to trade?

-How long till I get to really trade, and how do I expedite this?

-The Prop shops offered great classes after-hours; will the bank hold anything similar in terms of learning?

-I am pretty familiar with fixed income products. Is there anything I should specifically beef up on?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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