Goldman Sachs Securities Strats vs Morgan Stanley IE S&T

I have offers from both. I know they are entirely different but I need some help deciding. Right now I'm leaning towards MS just because I really like trading and I feel like it might be a little more 'fun' than doing quant work forever. I use quotes because I know I'll work my ass off. Also very interested in how upside potential compares between the two. Is it still possible to make 7 figures trading at a BB? Definitely isn't all about the money but if long run earning potential is certainly a factor.

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Hey jedi - I'm in a similar position as you. I think it depends on what you want to do ultimately; afaik, making 7 figures trading at a BB will take a very long time, and it might be better to work at a prop shop or HF if you want that kind of upside. You seem to have the skills for it, considering you got offers at MS IED and then Goldman Strats. I think the hours as a strat are a little bit better though if that's any consideration at all. Good luck deciding!

How did your MS interview go by the way? I was surprised at how much fit I got, was expecting to get grilled.

 

Thanks! I think buyside is probably the play a little down the line but I feel like it made more sense to learn trading at a serious ibank first. Compared to the quant interviews I was going on MS was a breeze. Most important thing seemed to be having good opinions/knowledge of the markets as well as a good answer to "why trading". I did get some simple probability stuff but compared to GS Strats it was a joke.

 

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