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No Greater Sacrifice
Anyone going to the 'No Greater Sacrifice' charity event this Thurday at Gotham Hall in New York? I will be attending, so if any other monkeys are going to be there, send me a message (or just post here, and we'll figure something out at the event).
Get a front office trading job as German graduate in NY or London
Do you think there are possibilities for a German graduate to get a front office trading job in NY or London? My profile: 1st class degree in business and engineering passed Level I and II of CFA exam and FRM Full exam 7 month internship in investment fund in France 1 year exchange in France speak...
Technical questions in trading interview
so it looks like most ppl's experience is mental math, probability brain teasers, fit questions for trading interviews. Anyone had experience being asked a lot of technical questions, like the ones in the WSO technical interview guide? like stocks, bonds, currencies, derivatives?
Is this a front office, middle office or back office job?
I wonder, what this role is for. Front, middle or back office ? Any ideas? Please post!! Thx!! Graduate Trainee Job in Fund Derivatives Trading Team Responsibilities: - support the book management and create risk & p/l reports - support and develop desk infrastructure based on Spreadsheets. -...
Looking to trade equities/futures after graduation, where should I go?
I'm on sophomore at GaTech and have been trading for the past year now, 3 years now in the markets. I really want to obtain a trading internship this summer, but I'm having a little trouble deciding where I actually belong. If I could trade equities/futures using a firm's capital for the rest of my...
Outlook for MS computer science.
What is the outlook for someone with a MS computer science degree, but BA in Math and Econ? Should I still look into BB analyst programs? campus recruiting or experienced candidates? What can I get into other than trading(HFT)? What are the views from street or chicago area for someone with a...
Fixed Income Preferences
I am trying to identify the best fixed income trading desks. I'm not looking for league tables or any of that BS . I want to know which desks you think are going to give a first year analyst the best exposure to different areas of the bank. How can one be the most versatile in the FI space? Also,...
How does this major sound ?
Dear Fellas, I'm looking to design an individualized undergrad major with the best prospects towards finance/ trading career. I'm currently a junior level Electrical engineering major and don't see myself continuing this path. So I'm looking to at least veer towards something that interests me...
Wall Street Prep offered free at my school, need some advice
Wall Street Prep is offered free at my school (school's paying) for top finance students in our school (top 50, non target for big firms) "Technical Finance Interview Prep Seminar" Descriptions say it's an intensive 1 day (9 hrs to be exact) seminar led by investment bankers... my questions are......
getting into S&T
COMPARATIVELY, is sales and trading harder to get into than other parts of investmant banking? what part of banking is the hardest/easiest to get into?
Best Trading Internships in US
Hey everyone, I'm a junior at a target school hoping to get into a top prop firm like Getco or Jane Street when I graduate. I'd like to try and find a good trading internship this summer and was interested in a compiled list of top internships at prop firms. I'll list the few I've heard are great...
Questions to impress a trader
Let's say you are speaking one on one with a successful trader either at a career fair or arranged meeting. What questions would you ask to demonstrate your knowledge of the capital markets without sounding like a know it all douche?
Prop Trading: team work or individual
Hi all First time poster, long time browser. I'm working as a prop trader (equities) in Canada. The way our company operates is we trade independently, that is we aren't told what direction to go/which stock. We are each assigned several stocks to closely monitor and announce if something...
Assistant Traders - Experiences/Stories
Hey guys, this is a post for all the assistant traders/clerks/current traders at prop shops or MM shops. Just curious how long it took you to become a full trader, and what was the defining moment between clerking and actually getting to run a book.
Stats is the new trend for TA??
I have a friend who gets an interview at a fixed income trading firm. It was for a trading assistant position, but he was asked about p-value and some stats questions. I am interested in break into the trading industry. Do I now need VBA, SAS, programming experience now to be even an assistant...
Trading Assistant?
Hello I have been wanting to be a proprietary trader for 4 years now. I believe i was born with certain characteristics and trading skills necessary to be successful. I have beentrading my own account for a couple years now with good results, and papertrading much longer also with good results. ALL...
seeking feedback for Phd Resume
Got about a year left of my phd program, and was looking for some feedback on my current resume for trading & research positions. FYI: 2 pages on the resume Thanks http://www.razume.com/documents/16586
Seeking Feedback on Resume for FT
Thanks. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! This resume will be used for applying to primarily Banking/Research and possibly trading /consulting.
Institutional SalesTraders Questions
I am intrigued by the position of Sales-Traders at institutions at such and have some general questions about the career. 1) Do most banks have Institutional equity s&t departments? If so how does commision work? I'm assuming it is all commision based but the traders arent actually doing the selling...
NYSE Exchange Specialists
So I've never actually been on the trading floor, so I apologize in advance if I make some kind of asinine statement or ask a dumb question.
Trading Stocks after SA?
I know that during our internship/full-time years, we can't trade stocks from the coverage group we're in (e.g., no trading in Google stocks if you work in tech banking). For those that just finished an SA position, can we now trade again in stocks in our coverage group? Or do we need to wait a...
Please help me spin the IT on my resume
Hi guys, I've devoted a good 6 years of my life to pursuing computing as a career. I never really put much thought into it, as I was always above average with computers, it seemed natural. I could do it, but I can't say I was ever massively excited by it. I recently finished interning at Credit...
Reccomend me Schools for Trading
Need a list of schools that have good finance programs and great recruits for trading . Schools like MIT and Wharton will be too hard for me to get into but probably rank 18+ and under 60 will be great. I love schools that have trading labs, etc but I just need a better list that hopefully...
Sales/Trading initial phone interview. what can I expect?
I have an initial call with the recruiter for the equities division of a BB firm. Can someone with experience share and ideas on how the conversation may go and what I can say to hopefully get an interview in NYC?
Critique my approach...
I recently spoke with a professor of mine for advice on how to break into S&T , specifically trading. He, once, was the head of some product, but has been out of the game for some time now (retired in early 2000s). He said that there isn't a surefire way into trading and that for every path there...
Rising Junior from Non-Target
http://www.razume.com/documents/16415 I'm primarily interested in S&T and/or Investment Management (not Wealth Management) at a BB . Thank you for reviewing~!
Starting off at a boutique IB
I have the opportunity to start with a ibank boutique firm in nyc this Fall.. i would have exposure to many different desks including equity, govt bonds.. while also working with their ibanking unit. i'd be sponsored for Series 7/63 etc but the first few months are considered an internship and...
Applying for Trading - Summer Intern 2011
Hey there, kinda new here, please give me as much pointers as you can for my CV, i don't mind if its harsh as long as you think it can help me. I'm also from the UK so bear in mind some stuff in my CV will be different to your usual formats. As for the content of my CV I still have another...
Eldorado Trading Group.. Anybody?
Anybody know anything about Eldorado Trading in Chicago?
Need input on my list of B-schools to break into Trading
Hi, I need to finalize my list for Spring 2011 Transfer. I currently have a 3.65 cumulative at a cc. Copresident of Finance & Investment Society. Up 23% from 2010, even in this volatile market of course with low capital=2k. BTW shorted the April top =] Phi Theta Kappa, working full time while going...
From Technology intern to trading
I am at a target school studying computer science and finance hopefully graduating in the upcoming year. I'm going to apply to join FT into a BB in S&T and was wondering if my background would be sufficient. I'm working as a summer intern as a tech analyst in a BB which is my concern. Initially I...
Boston Connections/Networking
Moving to Boston, wanted to make some connections for a job. Any type of networking would be helpful. Thanks! much appreciated!
Multiv. Calculus and Linear Algebra?
Hello everyone, I will be rotating between derivatives / structured products desks in commodities (energy, ag., metals), interest rates, and fx. How often will I use multivariable calculus and linear algebra? Outside of basic partial derivatives and basic matrices? Can anyone give examples of direct...
Police Record - Am I screwed for life??
Guys....several years back in my early 20s, I did some really dumb shit. Got hammered with my fratty buddies one weekend, for some reason things got too wild and out of hand and I ended up getting charged with 'public indecency' (misdemeanor). Anyway, long story short, after pleading guilty and...
Institutional Equity Sales and Trading
Could some people please elaborate on what Institutional Equity Sales and trading is? To my knowledge a simplified explanation is that they execute large orders for mutual funds, hedge funds, and other big clients to make sure the market does not take too big of a hit. How do you break in to this...
Help- Do I need another internship before SA recruiting
Was wondering if I need another internship this fall to be a really competitive candidate for and S and T SA this summer at at major bank. I appreciate all the help and feedback. http://www.razume.com/documents/16134
Books for tech questions in trading interviews
Anybody can recommend me some books for technical questions in trading interviews. I remember there was a post about this but I failed to find it. If someone could give me the link, it would also help. Thanks
Interview Help - Rising Sophmore economics major at a prestigious school
Hey everyone I have a few interviews scheduled for next week and I would appreciate some thoughts on my approach to them. I am a rising Sophomore economics major at a fairly prestigious school and had a Private Equity Internship this summer. This internship somewhat fell into my lap and I was...
Getting out of accounting?
Hello All, I am a long time lurker, just soaking in all the advice that has been throw around on this board. Anyway, I am a CPA at a big4 accounting firm, and I hate it. I am intrigued with the trading profession and very possibly want to pursue a career in it. I've spoken to many seasoned traders...
The path from Junior Trader to BSD?
Get ready- a trading question not involving “Do I need to learn Calc/C++/Relative Theory to get a trading job?” Nevertheless, I will begin an analyst program for a European Bank on its Credit Desk. Fortunately enough I did have the opportunity to intern at two top prop shops while at school;...
Leveraged Loan s&t
I am curious if anyone on this site has any input (preferably from experience) on the leveraged loan business. I am doing a rotation on the sales desk this fall and am looking for a day-in-the-life type of commentary. I have been reading various articles on the current environment of the business,...
BP traders
I know that it takes 3 years to become a trader for BP and that the P&L you take when you are a trader is less than the percentage you get from IB's but does anyone know how the base and bonus works those first 3 years when you aren't actually trading ? Thanks
Volcker Rule - Satellite Offices
Hey, I just had a quick question regarding how the Volcker rule will affect satellite offices of foreign banks. Take for example Morgan Stanley who is a bank holding company in the US. Would their HK /International offices be restricted from prop trading . Also, do you think most of the IB's turned...
Resume Review for BB S&T Internship
Based on my resume what could I do to make myself more competitive for a S&T internship at a BB bank or at a top prop firm. I go to one of the best liberal arts schools in the nation( Top Tier NESCAC). Do you think I have a shot? What could I do to improve my resume before summer internship...
Which do you prefer: Briefing, Street Account, or Fly On The Wall?
If you could choose one... Which one's worth the money?
BAML Equity Derivs / Jeff MBS/ABS
I'm currently in the recruiting process for BAML Equity Derivs and Jefferies. I've done a little research but I still have a couple of questions. I'd like to trade structured assets, and I don't mind whether its equity or debt. I have a decent math background and strong comp sci skills. The people I...
What is Equity & Fund Structured Markets (EFS) Trading?
Can someone give me some insights about this desk.? I read the description of the desk, but I still don't feel enlightened about what this desk does.. "The Equities EFS Trading group handles the trading and the risk management of all structured products and exotic options on equity. We interact with...
How to be a rainmaker?
So every trading desk, prop shop, and hedge fund, has that one guy who pulls in 5-6 figures in profit in a day, walks around a big swinging PnL, is a total trading baller in general. What attribute do these rainmakers have that allow them to trade so much better than others? More diligence?...
Dynamic Hedging or Option Volatility & Pricing
Hi, I have just got two books, Dynamic Hedging by Taleb and Option Volatility & Pricing by Natenberg. Could anyone tell me which book I should read first? I only know some basic knowledge about derivatives and am looking to learn some option trading strategies. Thanks in advance
How About China?
With all of the bank regulation that is coming into law both in the US and Europe now and in the next few years, is it becoming more advantageous for graduates to work in emerging markets? I have not been following the issue too closely, but if strict regulation is put in place, could bonus and...
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