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How hard is it to switch from FAANG to the quant side
I go to a top 5 CS undergrad and will go to grad school, just wondering if its doable.
Solo quant trading
Not in real estate, currently a math student Theoretically, is it realistically even possible for one person to start there own prop trading firm? I understand this would mean identifying a strategy, algo development, backtesting, going live, managing risk, and continuous research. Lets assume AUM...
BB S&T SA aiming for BB Quant FT: Is it Possible?
Would it be possible to Intern as an S&T SA, and get a return offer on a Quantitative/Algorithmic team? I am a Math & Statistics major, with decent experience in R/Python/C++. For some reason HR moved me to the regular S&T program than the Quant one, but I'm still hoping to get some experience on...
Quant Trader From Non-Target?
Apologies if this question has been asked here before but I'm relatively new here. Current junior majoring in math at a non-target and am really looking to break into a HF/prop shop as a quant trader. However unsure how to go about this. I have previous internship experience at a f500 and I...
[Request] Leetcode Resources & Prep Advice for Quant Trading
Hi quants, I'm a junior majoring in econ & math. I'm going into IB next summer but realized that quant trading (citadel, JS, etc.) is what I'd really like to be in for the long-term. I consider myself some what well-versed in native Python, but haven't actually taken any DS&A classes. Now I got some...
Q&A: Undergraduate -> Quantitative Trading Decision Process (Advice)
Hello Everyone! I just went through 3 long years of internships to go from being completely clueless about finance to learning the industry and landing a competitive job. Along the way, I got a lot of help from this platform and I want to pay that forward, so I’m doing an Q&A. ####About me: From...
XTX Forecasting Challenge
XTX Markets, one of the leading quant-driven market makers has just setup a new challenge: https://challenge.xtxmarkets.com/ Is anybody participating?
Quant Trader internship position at Akuna
Hi everyone, I received an email of a phone interview invitation for quant trader internship at Akuna. I found a few relevant answers online but not that detailed. I was wondering if anyone has been in the hiring process and could potentially share some inputs with me, I'd greatly appreciate it!...
Wolverine Trading in 2018
Hello all. I am currently in the process of interviewing with Wolverine Trading, but cannot find much recent information on the shop. I was wondering if anyone could share their past experience with the firm, as well how good its reputation is and how competitive compensation is for a quant trader....
Questions to ask a Head Data Strategist?
So I have a call with a lead data strategist at a quant hedge fund. He told me to reach out in advance with any in depth questions I have that will require prior thinking. Does anyone have any ideas for topics to ask questions on so I can formulate some of my own? Thanks.
Not a STEM Degree, but into quant trading?
Hi everyone, I developed a pretty keen interest in math maybe a tad late into my college career after declaring a dual degree in econ and business administration. Funny thing is my school is definitely known for STEM, but because I'm almost done with both of these majors, I am not totally sure I...
KCG Holdings offer
I was just wondering what you guys think of KCG holdings? Would it be a good place to start a career as a Junior Quant Trader in their London office? Does anyone have any knowledge of the company/culture/comp etc or could share an opinion? Thanks!
How to get track record
Hi Guys, I would like to get into a quant trading job and a lot of these positions require a proven trading model and track record. Can someone please advice how does one start? If I trade on my personal account can that be used as track record? Thanks, Kevin
Double Major - Classics & Computer Science
So I'm really interested in going into the fields of quant analysis/quant trading. I'm right now attending Williams College as a sophomore. I plan on majoring in Classics (im sill deciding greek/latin, or both) and Computer Science. I have a true passion in the classics so I don't really want to let...
Need some perspective - do what you like or follow the herd for money?
Hi folks, I am second guessing a decision I made, so need some perspective to clear my head. I am a part of the FT program at a BB in NY and am rotating through different desks. I did one rotation at the equities quant trading desk (prop) and they made me an offer to join in full time as they liked...
The God of Quants speaks
Perhaps one of the coolest guys from the pocket protector posse, James Simons has become an absolute legend in our world of finance, with his army of physicists and mathematicians at the Quant juggernaut Ren Tech, he has beaten and wowed the street year in and year out, showing the world the future...
Quant technology
I'm a technology guy (software, EE, math) partnered with a couple of other other technology guys (no WS, general finance, analyst, trading experience ) and we've built a black box system that generates near-term trading signals (long and short) for equities, ETFs , and indices (and probably...
BB quant trading vs buy side AM(exit ops?)
I got offer from both a BB for quant trading and a buy side AM(think vanguard, t rowe, BlackRock ) for investment analyst. I was wondering which have better exit opps. Especially given that i'm interested in becoming a portfolio manager one day. Thanks
Cambridge Math Tripos Part III
Anyone on here go through the Cambridge Math Tripos Part III (which apparently now gives out a "Master of Advanced Studies in Mathematics" degree)? It seems like most people who do this program end up in math/physics grad school, but I figure there have got to be some guys who head to Wall St. Any...
Quant trading: electronic options market making vs. delta one vs. high frequency FX, which one is better?
Hi all, Suppose you are facing a choice of career and you have to choose among the following three (all are Quant trading ): 1. Electronic options market making 2. Equities Delta One 3. High frequency FX All of these three jobs have high frequency trading flavor and all are considered as quant...
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