I'd go energy trading. Power markets are cool- more like prediction markets and less like Keynesian beauty contests- and risk taking roles generally have better upside than sales roles. That said, if you enjoy "selling" and have the personality for it the former offer will probably give you more optionality, since commodity markets are perceived as a bit niche.
Brookfield sure does like throwing that $350 number around - I heard they were hiring heavily for juniors on the renewables desk.
Power trading is niche asset class and the moves I have seen go to other power-related areas (e.g. infra). The skills you'll develop are generally not applicable to broad markets, so I would not go into the role with that mindset. However, Brookfield is a huge platform and I think after 1-2 years, internal mobility would be significant for a good performer.
Interdealer-broking is hard since you'll be expected to pick up your own book pretty soon (2-3) years and they are generally kill-to-eat environments. It depends on whether it's voice or electronic, and the covered product.
If the product is more complex, you'll be developing a good pricing skillset that can be transferred over to a trading desk. Voice brokers are much more focused on entertainment and client relationships (going out 4-5 times a week), electronic can be less stressful but doesn't create a large skillset if the underlying product is simple (like STIR swaps).
I'd lean towards the power offer for the value of the brand name and the fact that Brookfield is backing their power franchise pretty heavily.
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I'd go energy trading. Power markets are cool- more like prediction markets and less like Keynesian beauty contests- and risk taking roles generally have better upside than sales roles. That said, if you enjoy "selling" and have the personality for it the former offer will probably give you more optionality, since commodity markets are perceived as a bit niche.
That's what I figured. Thanks
Brookfield sure does like throwing that $350 number around - I heard they were hiring heavily for juniors on the renewables desk.
Power trading is niche asset class and the moves I have seen go to other power-related areas (e.g. infra). The skills you'll develop are generally not applicable to broad markets, so I would not go into the role with that mindset. However, Brookfield is a huge platform and I think after 1-2 years, internal mobility would be significant for a good performer.
Interdealer-broking is hard since you'll be expected to pick up your own book pretty soon (2-3) years and they are generally kill-to-eat environments. It depends on whether it's voice or electronic, and the covered product.
If the product is more complex, you'll be developing a good pricing skillset that can be transferred over to a trading desk. Voice brokers are much more focused on entertainment and client relationships (going out 4-5 times a week), electronic can be less stressful but doesn't create a large skillset if the underlying product is simple (like STIR swaps).
I'd lean towards the power offer for the value of the brand name and the fact that Brookfield is backing their power franchise pretty heavily.
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