Trading firms vs Trading at a BB bank?

Hey all,

I have an offer from both a trading firm (won’t give the name but think the likes of Jane Street, Susquehanna or Two Sigma), as well as a trader role at a BB bank.

The pay is roughly equivalent in both for starting salary. What are the pros and cons of each going down the road?

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Jane seems like they have best reputation.

SiG was big a long time ago not sure how they are now.

Two sigma isn’t a trading firm.

I’d go with Jane faster upside on pay. Jane you can retire at. Not sure any of the BB pay well enough for that.

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I didn’t necessarily say I had a Jane street offer, was just giving examples of the kind of firm I’m talking about.

How do the banks compare?

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