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First Contact: Registration Without the Show There’s something reassuring about a platform that doesn’t try to win you over with visual drama. When I signed up, I wasn’t offered bonuses, animations, or inflated promises. The process was functional — just the way I like it. Submit ID, confirm...

Hi all, I’ve recently been admitted to the 18-month Master of Finance program at MIT, and I’m reaching out to ask for some advice as I plan my first semester. I studied Economics and Finance at Bocconi University, where I completed courses like Math 1, Math 2, and Financial Econometrics, which...

I’m graduating May 2026/Dec 2025 and I interned at a BB buy-side trading desk. However, due to a current reorganisation - none of the interns at this desk got ROs. I would love to stay in trading post-grad but is that possible outside of SA return offers? Despite being a BB, a majority of my team...

Happy to answer question about working on a trading floor. I have spent 30 years in the industry working for JPM and MS managing IR derivatives trading books nd teams of traders both in G10 and EM. I teach now at the Master of Finance level at Cambridge and ESCP London Apply to be a WSO Mentor

Hello everyone, I am a sales and trading intern at a large bank. For color, it is a huge but not typically top five name on the street. My program is rotational so I get the best of all worlds exploring products, sales, and trading respectively. One concern I have for the future is that some...

Hi all! This coming October (10th-Mixer, 11th-Competition), We are hosting the "Undergraduate Commodity Competition” (UCC). This is an Energy/Commodities focused competition that focuses on allowing students to demonstrate their talents by pitching equities / commodity trade ideas to a panel of...

Hi guys, Recently got a full time job at GS/MS/JPM at NY for the central risk book desk. Not familiar with the business so I have quite some questions: How much risk does the desk take, and how much of it is based on personal decision vs. algos? I heard it is more like a developer position and you...

Mainly within the context of college students. I see college students saying they want to break into xyz trading, but these roles are quite specific, and I'm somewhat doubtful if their decision to pursue such an asset class is so well informed.

Done my fair share of googling but didn't find much on topic of lateral move from trading technology (platforms/IT), functional side, to S&T FO roles. Mostly hear stories of (rare) moves from MO/BO, but I don't think this fits what FO AM does in a BB; we're basically managing trading platform (IT...

This is somewhat of a hypothetical question but I have similar opportunities available to me and would like some guidance on the differences in these options. Any information on compensation and exit opportunities would be extremely valuable. I understand that the BP TDP is widely recognized as the...

Hi everyone, quick question for those currently on the floor: I'll be joining as a summer analyst in fixed income trading for both 2025 and 2026, and I’m starting to build a quality wardrobe that fits the trading floor culture without being too formal or too casual. Across interviews, I’ve seen...

I’m an incoming Nonlinear Equity Derivatives Trading Analyst at a bank, starting this July. I studied Quantitative Finance at a non-target school and would say my technical skills are above average, strong but not quite at the level of a quant. As I prepare for the role, I’ve been considering...

What Defines the Spanish Investment Mindset in the Digital Era Spanish investors have long been known for their balance between caution and curiosity, tradition and innovation. In a country where economic revival and technological transformation are moving hand-in-hand, financial strategies are...

I am currently signed to become a prop trader at Trillium Trading and am very excited. Although this type of trading is my passion, I need to have a backup plan in case the job doesn't workout as I hoped. I understand this job does not have many transferable skills to other traditional finance jobs,...

Hi, I'm an incoming S&T intern for this summer at JPM/GS/MS (on the FICC side). I know that the bond market currently isn't doing too well overall, but what desks within the FICC space are doing the best right now?

I'm running a team for the trading competition going on between a few universities, trying to find someone in another university to speak with regarding the rules Don't like shouting into the void, but if you know someone pls pm me

What are the general thoughts on this forum regarding Morgan Stanley S&T, particularly in the fixed income or commodities spaces? General information on culture, hours, comp, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I am very young in my career and am fielding multiple offers.

It's really not as easy as it seems to list on a major exchange. In addition to the paperwork and checks, there's often a significant "marketing fee," which is a nice way of saying pay-to-play. Companies sometimes spend hundreds of thousands just getting a listing. Most new tokens get their first...

Anybody here follow the market and trade frequently on personal accounts? If so, are you taking from your HF experiences, or are you self studying by reading books and watching trading interviews/podcasts? Also, how much of an advantage do you think a BB terminal or alternatives provide you in...

Hello Everyone, I am confused between 2 offers and I would like your input in them. Both of these roles are in a big European country, not UK: 1) Quant in Trading Risk in bulge bracket bank (one of the Morgan Stanley, Jp Morgan, GS, Citi, BoFa): senior role, pretty good salary, big exposure to...

Posting this for updates on the process. Has anyone received offers yet? Any insight on the best desk or team to land in would also be appreciated.

Hey guys, upcoming FI S&T SA here. Really interested in the sales side of the business and know how a FT salesperson's day would look, but what about interns? What types of work/projects would I be doing on the desk to help out? Any info on this would be appreicated

Hi, I'm wondering what kind of technical questions/concepts I should prepare for the top Prop/HFTs?

hey everyone!! i'm a sophomore (girl, not sure if relevant or not) from a non target school in the bay area and am really interested in doing fixed income s&t. i cold emailed a fixed income analyst (former SA for the internship im trying to get) and i have a call w him on friday: what are some...

After cold calling and emailing for months i was finally able to land an internship... as an Indian Spice Trader. As a little bit of a backround im an incoming freshman at a semi-target and was searching for internship opportunities near me (Long island but far from the city). Ideally i want to go...

Feel a bit lost on what to do. I am a final year undergrad at a target (Oxbridge/LSE/Imperial) in the UK and going on to do a Masters in Finance (Oxbridge/LSE/Imperial) next year. I have previous internship experience at a Hedge Fund, executive positions in the university Investment Club, and now...

Hey WSO, Just joined! I'm an experienced derivatives trader with 20 years in the industry, working at major investment banks. I'm keen to share my knowledge and help out with questions on Derivatives Trading and Risk Management , covering both technical aspects and career advice in these areas....

Hello everyone, I hold a Bachelors in Engineering, Masters in Engineering (first class), and currently doing my part-time MSc in Finance at LSE, while working as a full-time Project Manager in Investment Advisory for an engineering consulting firm. I would like to transition into any sales, trading,...

Hi everyone, I am a penultimate year student enrolled in an MSc Finance at a top EU uni. As every student, I will soon begin to write my Masters thesis. I am very committed to break into quant trading on the buy side (as many others...) but starting in sell-side wouldn't make me sad neither. This...

An emergency fund is a savings account you set aside specifically for unexpected expenses. It’s money you don’t touch unless a real emergency comes up; like an unexpected medical bill, a sudden job loss, or a major home repair. Think of it as a financial cushion. Instead of relying on credit...

I have internship opportunities at Glencore, for quant research, or at a big asset manager (PIMCO, Wellington etc.) to do multi-asset research. Thinking of siding with Glencore... thoughts? Thank you

I am an incoming SA at BB Markets Sales and interested in moving to trading and then HF. Is this possible from a Sales seat to move to trading? How common is this move? I have looked on LinkedIn and found a few but not a lot. Is Sales a pigeon toe career move? What is my best move to progress to...

As a global trade and financial center, the UK is significantly impacted by fluctuations in international commodity and energy prices. The analysts at Turf Capital Private LTD Forex broker note that recent developments in the oil, gas, and renewable energy industries present interesting...

Leverage is one of the most powerful tools in a trader’s arsenal, but it can also be a double-edged sword. As we step into 2025, forex traders are becoming more aware of the nuances of leverage, making educated decisions with the help of expert guidance from brokers like World Investors SARL. The...

I am a freshman at a target (not sure if that is entirely relevant) who wants to work in trading (not sure in what product group yet). There is not much information out there about S&T recruiting compared to IB or PE and am hoping to gain some insight. For context, my GPA is currently in a very good...

Hello, I am a Market Risk first year analyst at a BB and am looking into transitioning into a trading role (buy or sell side). How can I make the transition? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, I'm a PhD dropout in statistics looking to enter the energy industry, and specifically would like to end up as a trader/research analyst in (physical) electricity markets. I have an offer from an ISO as an analyst role that is related to load forecasting/reliability/resource adequacy. It...

Hi everyone, I’ve applied to the Gunvor Graduate Program for Quant/Data Science and have made it to the final interview stage. I’m trying to gather insights from anyone who went through the program last year or has experience with Gunvor’s interview process. In particular I was wondering about...

Hi, I've got a second round interview for a summer internship at a top 5 BB but it's in Japan and I'm not sure how to prepare for it ? Has anyone here ever interned in japan or went through the processes to do so ? Some classmates told me that there's relatively few technical stuff required for...

Today, the alternative protein market is not just a trend but a promising investment sector. Plant-based meats, cultured proteins, and innovative food industry technologies are attracting attention from both consumers and traders. Forex broker Landson Financial Holding SA shares its recommendations...

Hi everyone, I'm a student currently deciding between two job offers, both at banks. The first is a Trader/Market Maker position in Paris, and the second is a Structuring/QIS role in Asia. I'm very interested in having an experience in Asia, but in terms of long-term career prospects and growth...

Hey all, starting this thread because I wasn't able to find info on this niche field. Currently I'm a full stack developer working for an Oil Major with 2.5 years experience (3.5 if we count the year I was in grad school building personal projects) where I rotated across the midstream side of the...

I'm a macro trader with 4-5Y experience at a BB bank, looking to pivot into Quant Trading. For various reasons I have decided to do a Masters next year and apply for grad full-time roles. Currently debating between Cambridge Part III Stats and Imperial MathFin - the main objective is to get through...

Anyone got any insights as to what a trading firm could ask in interviews for intern? Any help appreciated.

Hi, I'm interested in pursuing a master's degree to finish as a BB trader in London. Not quant. As a plan B, I may pursue commodities trading either in London, Switzerland or NL. I cannot afford UK master's degree, thus I was thinking about the next options: MSc Quantitative economics and Finance -...

Hi, I have my superday in 2 weeks. What should I focus my preparation on? Except behavioural, green book and market news. Anyone had it recently and remember what questions they asked?

I am an junior in undergrad studying economics and am interested in finance. If I am being completely honest I don't want to work the typical corporate job but am happy to start in one right out of college as a stepping stone. The discipline in finance that I want to pursue is not clear to me yet,...

Hi all, I’m interested in a finance career that combines finance with geopolitics. I’ve learned about specialized areas like global macro analysis and geopolitical analysis, as well as more established sectors like FX, commodities, and credit. How should I best position myself to break into...

Hi all, first time doing this. Would appreciate some advice on my CV - been applying to every BB trading desk and getting rejected from internships and grad roles real quick.  Went to uni travelled for a year, then worked at the RE company worked at a bottom-tier prop trading firm realised that...

Hi WSO, Any bankers turn musicians? I always had this plan of front loading the 80h week in the first 10 years of one's career, then transition into a 45h week job (maybe still in the bank) so one can play music at night. Did you do it? Sincerely, N