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UC transfer student need advice : )
Greetings! I am an incoming second year student planning to apply to a UC transfer, in economics. For everyone who is not familiar with this program, in California, you can take all the GC classes in undergrad, save money and can apply to a UC. If you have a good GPA in those transfer classes you...
S&T Volatility Trading — Equity, FX, Rates
Am wrapping up my S&T SA stint at a BB in the next few weeks and have been working closely with the options/volatility trading desks across the floors. Equity options, FXO, and rates options. I want to be a vol trader, the question is whether I want to be equity vol, FX vol, or rates, and I need to...
Global Markets Pay Raise?
I know a lot of banks have been raising salaries the past few months. Curious which banks markets/S&T got a pay bump in addition to IB. Additionally wonder if anyone has heard anything about banks that have yet to do anything
How did you get your S&T internship/job coming from a non-target?
I am currently a rising-junior at a non-target interning at a real estate firm this summer and I was wondering what was your path to success to S&T.
Q&A: PM at HF (Former sellside macro trader)
Background - Attended a top non-ivy undergrad with a degree in mathematics and economics. Prior to leaving for a multi-strat hedge fund (think Bluecrest, Millennium, Balasny, etc.), I was a macro derivatives trader on the sellside. The vast majority of my daily work was focused on idea generation,...
Stay in S&T, Pursue IB, or Accept an Asset Management Position?
The problem is, I am having trouble breaking into banking. The BB bank I am at now will not let me switch roles at this time, I'd likely have to wait a few years, and even then it wouldn't be guaranteed. While a few years isn't that long in the grand scheme of things, why waste time doing something...
BAML Rates and Currencies
Just got an SA position for Rates and Currencies for next summer. Does anyone know anything about the group size, work hours, and number of interns?
The future of S&T
Just as the title suggests. Where do you guys see the S&T industry going in the next decade and beyond? The natural inclination on this site for the past few years is to say it is a dying industry, but I am curious to hear what everyone has to say in 2021
Can I break into Trading
Hey Guys, I attend a non target school and have roughly a 3.7 gpa. I was originally aspiring to be a nurse but had a change of heart and I really want to pursue a career in business, particularly, Sales and Trading Instead. I am currently a rising Senoir and have roughly 2 internships at very small...
Best Major for UPenn College of Arts and Sciences
Hey guys, I previously transferred into UPenn's College of Arts and Sciences from another uni and I hope to work on Wall Street and (most likely) in Sales & Trading in the future. This means Wharton's out of the picture but I can still take a few courses there. What is the best major within the...
Goldman Sachs Women's Trader Academy
Has anybody taken part in the GS Women's Trader Academy ? Am interested to find out what the application process is like and what you actually do during the event. Any insight would be great, thanks. Also what are the stats like- is it easier to get than a summer internship in global markets ?
Good Freshman/Sophomore Internships for Junior Year BB S&T?
Hey guys, Freshman here at a target school. What kinds of internships should I be pursuing this summer and next summer if I want to break into bulge bracket S&T my junior year summer? I currently have a search fund internship for my freshman year summer, and applied for an off-cycle IB internship...
RBC Central Funding Group
Currently I work in a quantitative capacity at a buy side shop focusing on building credit risk solutions covering all credit products (I know, I'm being very vague, but the work I do can vary quite a lot). Over the past few years I've realized that my preference is in securitized/structured...
"Sales" and Trading..... (SALES)
Would love to have a discussion about the current state and the future of a sales-man. Please add your two cents and personal experiences. - For argument sake, assume you are or would be FICC sales or exotics on a good desk making good revenue. - What are the current actual bonus's looking like in...
Advice
Hey guys, I attend a semi-target school and I will be doing S&T this upcoming summer (2021) at a BB in NYC. I am set to graduate in April 2022. I started recruiting for IB internships for summer 2022 because of the exit opportunities and interest in banking. Over the past few weeks I have received...
BB S&T for Junior SA...What if a career in S&T is not for me?
Hey monkeys. This is my first post on here, would like to get some genuine advice, maybe from older people in the industry. I'm doing my junior summer in S&T at a GS/MS/JPM. I like the people at the firm, I like the S&T lifestyle, and I know I find the content of the job interesting. However, I'm...
FX (or fixed income) Exit Opps 2021
I am wrapping up my first year in FX sales at a BB. As I see automation approaching, I am hopeful for creative ideas on what exit opps might be available. - Example: I have seen some securitized products sales analysts go into real estate funds. Beyond being an Fx Corp strategist is there anything...
SA while taking 9 credits during summer
Hello everyone, I wanted to get someone's input if possible, I wasn't able to find a thread on the topic so I thought I would create one. How manageable are summer classes with a SA position? Last summer I was a SA on the trading floor virtually (thankfully I got the offer to go back this summer) so...
S&T People of WSO, what's your sleep schedule like?
Starting as an S&T Analyst this summer and while I'm very excited to start this new chapter in my life, I am not at all looking forward to the early mornings and having to go into work every day (love WFH). I'm a little bit of a night owl so I typically fall asleep around 12:30am / 1am then wake up...
Breaking into trading for experienced professionals
By the time I am done with my Associate program in PE, I will have around 4 yrs of experience in finance. My first 2 yrs were in VC. I am not too familiar with trading and recruiting so wanted to get your thoughts. What is the best way for someone like me to get into trading (buy-side preferred)....
Considering quitting sales&trading
I am currently in a tough situation, and I am sure many of you guys went through it so I hope to get some advice and hear opinions. I've been in my fx sales role for about 6 months, and during this time I constantly felt stressed out and even got fear of the job itself, was told I am slow (speed is...
Morgan Stanley 2021 Future Female Traders
Has anyone heard back from this yet? The deadline was five days ago and I haven't gotten anything since.
Rank these divisions by how competitive they are for summer internships.
Hi everyone! I'm applying to summer internships next year and thought it might be useful for me and others to find out which divisions are the most difficult to get into. What do you think? The divisions (randomised) are... - Risk Management - Asset Management - Compliance - Private Banking/Wealth...
Client facing jobs
I am currently in college (Finance undergrad) and am keen on pursuing a career in Finance. I thrive in social situations, love meeting new people, and making connections. What are some client facing/ sales jobs I can apply to on wall street after graduating from college? Thank-you
Credit Sales at BB (Summer Analyst)
Hey everyone, as the title says, I'm going for an upcoming sales summer analyst role at a BB next summer at their Credit desk. I've bounced around the forum a little bit and have seen some relevant literature (Fabozzi's Bond Market book, Annette Thau's Bond Book) that has been used as prep material....
Incoming Fixed Income S&T Analyst - What should I be learning now?
Incoming fixed income full-time S&T analyst with limited direct S&T experience, what should I be reading/learning in preparation? I follow the markets, have a solid business background including two internships in IB. For the full-time role, should I be reviewing statistics or calculus? Teaching...
Picking up the pieces...
I am looking for advice on my current situation... its a sad story until now but im trying to give it a good ending. I am 28 years old, my dads a software engineer so I had no connections to ws. Out of High School I went to USC, partied like a Rockstar, picked up a decent drug habit, and failed out...
Help, Learning about Sales and Trading
I am an incoming ST intern at FICC/EQUITIES and i have bare minimum knowledge about sales and trading (originally went for IB that's why imnt very knowledgeable about Sales and trading ). Therefore I wanted to learn more about what sales and trading is and the different asset classes. What would be...
Macro trader or Credit Sales?
Hi Guys, wanna know which role is better in long run? macro trader or credit sales? I think as junior person, it's hard to learn sth from credit sales, though I'm more interested in financial analysis and thus credit is more relevant. But as junior sales, need to back up senior sales' account, and...
How to win a trading analyst role without any experience?
I am currently working in an Investor Relations role at a top tier PE firm, and want to break into S&T - more specifically trading. I have a very analytical background with an engineering degree from a great school and have passed my Series 7 & 63 as well as my level I CFA. Given my analytical...
Internship: GS Markets vs. Google APMM
Have internship offers for both GS Global Market (S&T) & Google Associate Product Marketing Management (APMM). For further context, I did the Global Markets internship last summer and liked certain aspects of it (pervasive markets knowledge, some technical financial knowledge, and securities...
Longevity within S&T
With the rise of automation, which divisions within S&T seem to be showing the most promise looking forward?
Need HELP!!
i needed some advice on my situation. I go to a non target currently a junior and have (3.0-3.4 gpa). I had countless interviews for solid IB firms which was acquired through networking (SA 2021), however i got rejected by them all. I recently accepted a S&T position for SA 2021 (because i had no...
Pay in London
Hi, Imp a first year Analyst in Tier 1 BB. In a trading seat. I've seen a lot threads on the comp in the US but nothing London specific. Can someone please help me with the rough base + bonus from First year analyst up to VP in £ please. Thanks
Morgan Stanley Vs Citi
If you were given offers for these summer internships, which one would you choose and why? (With Citi converting around 80% of interns and Morgan Stanley converting 50% to grad offers).
Reddit Suuuuuuucks
I stopped using reddit a few months ago because I could no longer put up with the amount of political trash (both liberal and conservative) that was percolating into the few subs that I still looked at. Well, I was bored today and thought, "fuck it", I'll go see what's good on Reddit. Holy shit,...
Gathering information before market and for research
People from sales & trading how do you gather information or generate investment ideas for client pitches? Do you rely on the news or is it usually in-house research calls or is it a healthy mix of both?
SocGen vs Deutsche
If you had offers from both of these banks, which one would you choose? I know Deutsche has more history but in recent years it has been falling.
"What if" from Liar's poker & joining the dots to generate trade ideas
Trying to improve my trade/investment generating ideas by learning different asset classes & reading macroeconomic books. But obviously, this process is long, tedious and I am not very sure the right one for that matter. Any suggestions for books/tutorials/videos/ on how people in S&T generate...
To everyone who left BB S&T: Where are you now?
Curious to hear where you guys went after your experience on the trading floor. This would be incredibly helpful for us younger folks in the industry! Undergrad Major : Years on Trading Floor : S&T Desk Role & Position : Where you are now : Salary/Comp : Any Advice? :
IB summer to S&T career
Hi! Currently in my 3rd year in my 4 year MSci on Chemistry at a Top UK university. Have some experience in markets at my university investment fund and some general trading knowledge. Have some python knowledge, will be brushing up. About to do my summer in the IBD at a BB later this year but I've...
FCKING Compliance Training
It seems like I am spending hours every week on these GD compliance and regulatory trainings. They are getting worse every year too. I just completed a training module and it took literally 3 hours because the slides were timed and unskippable. I understand the financial services industry is under...
Product, strategy, and analytic like roles within S&T? Is there a future here?
Hey folks, hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. I have been reading through the different threads and forums here regarding the future of S&T. Comps are down, headcount shrinking, and overall future is bleak. These roles tend to focus more on the sales and trading roles, but what do you all...
First year trader: I want to leave, but where to go?
Background: I have started in a BB doing sales and trading for ~6 months. I'm in a flow trading role with tons of order flows a day. The pace is exceptionally fast at my desk, and the speed and the strict requirement for accuracy have been very intimidating. I started to find myself with OCD...
Barclays/Deutsche S&T SA 2021 London
Hi all, Has anyone been invited for a first round interview for Sales & Trading Summer Internships at Barclays or Deutsche in London? Do you know when the assessment centers take place? Good luck everyone!
How do I know I did well during a zoom video interview ?
Hi folks, I was doing this video interview for an IB in London and thought I did extremely well because I was able to answer all the competency/technicals questions. But it turned out they went on for another candidate. so my question is: how do you gauge an interviewer's level of interest and how...
Fixed Income research Morgan Stanley
looking for insights on Morgan Stanley's fixed income research division, type of work, The selection process for summer analyst: technicals(what to prepare), behavioural, what to prepare in advance?
Aspiring Equities Guy Seeking Advice from the Street
Monkeys, I am looking for thoughts and advice on breaking into the industry. My Situation: I am a few years out from a top undergrad B-school (Stern / Haas / McIntire), and work for a T2 Strategy consulting firm (sigh). I have long been interested in the capital markets, and have been actively...
Best Earnings Call Analysis Tool
I have been using a tool called Uplink to run advanced analytics and provide real time transcripts for Earnings calls and it has been great for me so far. This is definitely something that could be really huge for anyone regularly listening to earnings calls or any disclosures, to be honest. There...
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