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Global Markets Salaries within a Bank in Madrid (esp. quant roles)
The question is pretty straightforward - and is focused on banking salaries, although contributions on HF or proprietary firms is also welcomed. I find there is barely any data out there on what salary you can expect in Madrid if you work for a global bank in their GM division. Variables to account...
Different kind of quants
I am currently an university student who is interested in pursuing a career in quantitative finance. From what I understand, there are 3 main types of quants: quant researchers, quant traders, and quant developers. There are also 3 main types of quant-hiring firms: banks/investment banks (Bank of...
Three Quant Contracting Roles Comparison
Have always been a full-time quant; have both buy side and sell side experience. Trying out contracting now. Have three offers. 1. HSBC. £ 938 / day. CVA, credit risk, C++ / Python. Enjoyed talking to interviewers, but was never interviewed by line manager himself. Seems like a shorter term...
Engineering degree into quant
Hey everyone, I recently graduated (this year) with a masters degree in renewable energy systems engineering (mix of electrical and mechanical) from a RG university and I landed a job in an insurance company in what is essentially a data analyst / scientist position. However, I would like to pivot...
MS Quant Trading (IED) vs. GS Quantitative Investing (QIS)
Which role is better for a summer internship: Morgan Stanley Institution Equity, Derivatives Trading & Structuring Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Quantitative Investing Strategies I am looking for a more quant focused role and ultimately hope to end up working at a quantitative position at a hedge...
Want to become a quant analyst
I have background in engineering (civil engineering though), a degree in construction management and am pursuing MBA from the University of Michigan. I do not have a computer science/coding background. Will be taking classes in my MBA which will help me out with basic programming in python and query...
What school of MFE program should I target?
Hi. I want to apply for master of financial engineering. Ideally I want to be a quant trader at prop shop/ hft. I do not really know what school I should target. I am planning to apply for MFE as fresh out of bachelor grad. Here's my background : - going to state school, well known but very average...
Internally moving from (Retail) Credit Risk to Market Risk within a top tier Investment bank
I am currently working in market risk since few months and was offered a position as associate for retail credit risk which is paying double my current salary. Is it worth starting this position to then move back internally in the same bank to market risk after few years? Is it possible to move to...
Risk Quant at BB - 2nd master to break into FO?
Hi everyone and thanks in advance for any advice, As the title suggests I am currently a risk quant (counterparty credit risk) at a top BB (MS/GS/JP) in London, I have been here for about 6 months and previously I did an MSc in Applied Maths from Obxridge. The job here is not stressful and the hours...
Is this a viable path to becoming a FO Quant?
Hello everybody. I am a high school junior researching colleges one thing I noticed is that most target schools for quant trading are either too expensive for me or unattainable. I think I am a very bright kid, I am great at math and CS and I am passionate in both subjects and my test scores/GPA are...
Which bachelor degree to become a quantitative trader or quantitative researcher?
Hi, I will finish high school soon and have been admitted at Bocconi University in Italy for mathematical and computational sciences in artificial intelligence and at Hochschule St Gallen in Switzerland for computer science. Which would you recommend to land a job as a quantitative trader or...
Advice on becoming a quant/ Is this realistic?
For some background, I’m 23, graduated with a BEng Mechanical Engineering in May (GPA 3.38/4.2, (2.1)). And am due to begin a one-year MSc in Financial Economics at the beginning of February. My goal is to start my first “big boy,” job as a quant in January 2023 (hopefully finding a job before...
Quant (Data Science Oriented) at BB Bank, or FAANG SWE?
I'm a new grad finishing up my master's and am fortunate to have to decide between the two following opportunities. I'd be grateful if people could drop their own two cents. 1. Quantitative Analyst (data science oriented) at a BB bank ~$130-140k + bonus total comp. 2. FAANG Software Engineer...
Trading operations or IB or Risk Advisory
Hi, I came from a financial engineering background and somehow ended up in the middle/back office of an equities/options trading firm. This is the first full-time job I got after graduation but I feel like I really don't like to be at the operations team where it seems like that my work doesn't...
How to update resume for different Citi applications?
Hello, I want to apply to two different groups at Citi. When I started application, it automatically brought me to step 3 skipping the resume upload part because I previously applied. How do I submit different resumes for different jobs? And the cover letter as well?
Quant career perspective
Hi all! I am thinking of doing a further study and moving into quant space on the sell side. Could anyone give a picture of the career perspective as a Quant Analyst in London? For example, how quickly it could climb up along the career ladder like analyst, asso, vp, d, md. And what is the general /...
Citi Quant Analyst Return offer rate?
Hi there I want to apply to citi quantitative analyst position and the S&T position. Do you know what the return offer rate is for the quantitative analyst track? Also which one do you think has more perks: S&T or quant?
Zero to Hero
Hi Guys, how are you doing. I am about to embark the recruitment cycle for Asset Management roles and am not sure what the prospects will be. My background is in Actuarial Science (BSc 1st) and Computer Science (Oxbridge MSc). I have been working in a no name company as a business analyst for 7...
Becoming a Quant: Undergrad
Hello everyone, I am currently a high schooler and looking to go into finance, specifically being a quant. I know I have ways to go but I believe the quant path could lead me the right direction. I decided to post this discussion because others were outdated by many years, so information may have...
Targeted Master's for Top Quant Funds
Hi everyone, I'm currently researching graduate programs with the intent to land a role with a quantitative fund post-grad. My main targets are places like D.E. Shaw, AQR, Two Sigma, etc. My undergrad was in finance and accountancy from a non-target school. Additionally, I've had 3 years of...
Quitting F500 Internship for BB Internship
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Why Sales & Trading Is Dead As We Knew It
Would you like to be a wildly successful bulge bracket ( BB ) trader having more money than you have time to spend? Connected to top investment bankers from shenanigans of Wall Street parties and a living testament to the high-fashion lifestyle! I know I thought like this when I was in junior...
Fund of Funds internship question - What kind of research?
So I have an internship at a Fund of Funds in their Quant Research Group, I'm a Junior Undergrad I was wondering what kind of background reading/research I should do before I start.
Math Majors on Wall Street
What are the most fitting positions for a Math Major on the Street. What types of positions do you guys think that Math Majors would be best suited for and what are the specific titles (ex. quant analyst, risk manger, etc.)?
Quantitative Services Group
Anyone have any info on the Quantitative Research Group in Naperville, IL? Website looks interesting, but I was wondering if anyone had any inside info or personal experience with both working there, the people there or the recruiting process? Appreciate it.
PhD Accounting? Good or bad?
During my undergrad years, I landed an internship in a risk management department in NYC . Unfortunately due to massive layoffs and budget cuts, I was not offered a job. So as a backup, I decided to pursue a MACC degree and once again try to prepare for a Quant job on wallstreet. Questions about...
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