Group One trading, risk management, help getting into S&T?

I have a finance interview coming with Group One Trading, for their risk management division. This is the only position open that I can apply to. However, my goal is to get into trading. I am only a sophomore right now, will getting this position help me get a S&T internship this summer?

Has any one ever heard of Group One? How good is it? though it says it's one of the largest proprietary options trading firms, it seems like its primary role is an options market maker. Does it mean the internship will not be challenging, because it mostly just makes markets?

 

They contacted me last week to set up a phone interview for the equity derivatives trader trainee, but didn't see the 2010 graduation date on my resume, and said they'd contact me in a week or two for an internship interview for the same position.

I don't know a whole lot about it, though...

 

I would strongly reconsider working for Group One. I received an offer there, and they (Chicago office) are definitely one of the most unprofessional shops I've visited. Lisa Saliano (the HR manager) definitely exaggerates the figures on how much their traders make just to attract talented kids, and I've had personal conversations with many of the traders there that aren't exactly too happy. PM me if you guys want more info.

 

I was wondering ... what kind of interview questions do they ask?

RossGella:
are definitely one of the most unprofessional shops I've visited. Lisa Saliano (the HR manager) definitely exaggerates the figures on how much their traders make just to attract talented kids, and I've had personal conversations with many of the traders there that aren't exactly too happy. PM me if you guys want more info.

why unprofessional? do you know the actual figures/comp? -you can PM me it be great. im thinking of sending my CV all next week.

 

I worked for Group one for seven years. Started at the bottom and worked my way up to trader. All they do is make markets in mostly equity options. The reason for this is that their style of trading is not conducive to making money in the indecies. They very much over state the compensation their traders make and anyone below that level is makeing crap. The one good thing about them is that they are very selective in their hiring process and if they make you an offer then you pretty much could get a job anywhere.Internships are for the summer only and you are treated like a whipping boy. I would highly recommend interviewing with them for the practice but you should seek employment elsewhere. Their interview process is second-to-none but, as I have said, working for them is horrible.

 

Hey guys I am applying for a trader trainee position at Group One Trading and they are asking a couple questions..... whats the best way to answer these. i dont mind giving them what i think is the best answer but i am sure there is a set way of answering these

Why do you want to be an Equity Derivatives Trader Trainee at Group One Trading?* What motivates you to be a successful Trader?*

thanks for your help

 

From what I know, they have a time-flexible interview process so I wouldn't be too worried about hearing back in X weeks after you apply or by Y date.

As mentioned above, it is a mix of fit and simple fraction/probabilties/teasers.

Some friends with options/MM experience were asked what prices they would make a market at and also stuff about the Greeks.

 
lbreitst:
Some friends with options/MM experience were asked what prices they would make a market at and also stuff about the Greeks.

This! What would a question be like?

Would they give you the current bid/ask price, price of the option at different bid/ask prices, some volatility amount, delta? Sounds like a really complicated problem to do over the phone especially if you've never traded options before.

 

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