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+29 Citi Background Check 19 2y
+29 Anyone has info on HK Job Market? 15 3y
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+29 Female Traders? 31 5y
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+28 not accepting spot in rates vol so I can do a masters in stats from t10 66 2y
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+28 Need some advice to choose between apprenticeship and MSc in Finance ESCP 19 4y
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+28 I’m a jr gas trader here trading physicals/cash. Is it worth going into basis/financial trading? 19 4y
+28 Lunch Orders/Coffee Runs 33 12y
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+28 Working in Structuring 11 5y
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