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Emissions Trading Desks in Europe
Anyone know which firms have the best emissions trading desks in Europe?
s&t interview
hi guys, i have recently been offered an interview for s&t with a boutique in toronto. i'll be speaking with the head of trading, so i'm assuming that it's a trading rather than sales position. this is my first finance interview, so i really don't know what to expect. i've read the vault guide but...
Algo Trading Panel - Need Contacts
I'm organizing an algo/prop trading panel at MIT this spring and cannot find contact emails for the following firms: Peak6, Jump Trading , and CTC. If anyone could PM a recruiting contact at any of these firms it would be much appreciated.
Sales Career Path
Hey Everyone, I have a quick question. I will start FT at a major BB this summer in S&T . My question is, what is the typical career path for someone in equity sales? Is it possible to move from sales to something that is more "quant"? Thanks.
Final Round Trading Interview
Hey guys, I have a final round interview coming up for a full time TA position with a small prop options trading firm coming up and I was wondering what I should focus on in terms of preparation. The first round consisted of a few simple math questions of the top of my head and a test with emphasis...
CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE?
I've been wondering what effect this crisis will have on this/the next generation of bankers/traders/businespeople. Are we going to be wiser and more humble, or just more risk-averse and paranoid? Do you feel as if we've been had by a system we only thought we understood? Will we ever recover our...
What trading strategy do prop traders in commodities use?
What kind of strategy do most commodities/futures (corn/oil/sugar/copper/gold) traders implement? Is it mostly technical analysis? More fundamental/long? How often do prop traders in this field trade? Thanks
Goldman Sachs HK S&T Summer Analyst
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Compensation at Wolverine
Does anyone know what's the pay like at Wolverine Trading for junior traders? Does the pay differ for people on rotational programs?
Any Commodity Desks Hiring?
Are there any commodity desks you know of that are seeking candidates?
Ideal product type for non-quants
Ok, just curious what other people think is the ideal product type for non-quants-- complex enough that the market isn't a commodity, that there are some barriers to trade the product, but simple enough that you can be a model user, not a modeler, and still excel in the field. I think making markets...
Trading Desks in Chicago
Especially for MBAs , what are the best trading opportunities in Chicago? (generally--not necessarily this year) I know about the commodities and equity option exchanges, but what upstairs roles are there in Chicago? Is it just prop trading firms/hedge funds? Are there any desks trading flow, or...
Fidelity Trading Interview
Hey guys, I have an interview with Fidelity as a Trading Summer Intern. Can anyone offer me some tips? Thanks
All you ever wanted to know about Banking (msg from the front line)
*** Small intro you shouldn't read if you don't have time *** About 7 months ago multiple users of this community answered an online poll on this website. We just had to select the bank at which we worked, most of us thinking it was anonymous answered. Then, to our dismay, some joker realised that...
Citi Sales & Trading Summer Analyst Interview
I have a one hour first round interview for a sales and trading summer analyst position. I was wondering if anyone has advice about what to expect during the interview. Thanks.
What is the market value of U.S. equities today?
Please attach link with your answer Generally speaking just wondering if this refers to the S&P500 or Dow? Also: Where could I find the amount of world equity value the U.S. market has? as well as the U.S. share of world population? And if I am calculating the dividend yield on the U.S. market...
S&T Clarification
I am using this thread to clarify S&T information that has been inconsistent throughout WSO . For S&T at the BB I will be working at starting July 1st, I am currently reading the bonus clause in my contract right now and I quote "...A discretionary incentive bonus, if any, will be paid to you...
Trading Position at Edible oil trading desk-Cargill
Hi! I have been offered a position at the edible oil trading desk of an international comodity giant after a summer internship stint there. Ive just completed my MBA(finance) and have zero work experience in finance. Assuming i work there for three years, would i be able to shift to some firm in the...
Stub Bonuses
I just took a S&T job with a BB in NYC and I have been hearing some talk about a stub bonus. What exactly is a stub bonus-it seems to me as a 6 month bonus. Does this mean that whatever you would get for the year is divided in half? Also does anyone have any info on how S&T / IB analyst bonuses are...
FPL Energy's power marketing group
Whats the deal with FPL's trading operations? I've been trying to get in touch with someone on that desk about the job opportunities they have posted.My resume is mostly capital markets experience but my last position at a global macro fund I did a decent percentage of the trades for the commodity...
BP Energy Trading Chicago
Anybody interviewing with BP Energy Trading Desk in Chicago. Any insight on final round interview process, questions/simulations etc.?
CMU Undergrad for Trading?
Just wondering if anybody had any thoughts about Carnegie Mellon undergrad for trading afterwards. I think they have a pretty strong computational finance curriculum. Anybody have any light to shed on this issue? Work with other CMU grads and where they land? Is it a respectable school for...
Prop Trading offers question
Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice. Recruitment has wrapped up for me and I'm looking at 3 (with a slim chance for 4) offers in Chicago. They are at: Optiver Trading, Group 1 Trading, and Belvedere Trading. The slim chance is for a trading position at Citadel.
FBR S&T
Ran a search didn't see much regarding the FBR S&T Summer program. Anyone know the wrap on it? I am assuming it is based in DC? Interview process? Thanks
Sales and Trading Bonuses
I just accepted a job offer from a BB for Sales and Trading. I was wondering what the most recent analyst bonuses (1st and 2nd year) were and how you think they will be effected by the current economic turmoil. Solid numbers would be great-I am not really sure when bonus season is (calendar year end...
Buy side trading
I am a senior looking to get into trading . Unfortunately I do not have an offer on the sell-side, but know a few people on the buy side that have offered to help out. How does trading for a large buy-side firm like Fidelity compare to trading for a bank? Sell side trading seems a lot more...
Hi - Trading
Yup am still around, for the time being. It is absolute carnage out there.
European Equities Trading
Does anyone here know anything about European equities. While I am comfortable with the US Economy Europe I know absolutely nothing about. Anyone know any sites that I could browse to learn more. I am interested in the legalities, government oversight etc. Thanks.
Masters Degree Thread
I'm a graduating senior currently without a FT offer. I'd imagine there are others like me on this forum. Getting a 1 or 2 yr Masters degree is a legit option for me now and I'd like to hear what informed people have to say about it. As i understand it, there are masters programs in Finance,...
EchoTrade Proprietary Equity Trader - worth accepting offer?
Have an offer with these guys. They have offices in downtown Manhattan, and a few other places around the country (Boca Raton, Florida) etc. They have a structured training program and the guy said about 50% of the incoming hires remain after about a year. The kicker: NO SALARY so you must put up...
Dubai Trading Desks?
Has anyone out there heard if there are more trade desks opening up in Dubai? I would like to see about heading out there for a trading position, but mostly Dubai is known for Private Equity at this point. I'd be interested to know what everyone else thinks or if there is anyone on this board who is...
Trading Clerk Question
Can anyone give me more insight into the day/week of a trading clerk? I am interviewing at prop firm in Chicago that trades equity index options and would like to get some more information beyond what I know. Hours? Do clerks get bonuses? What type of benefits are offered with some of these prop...
Best Proprietary Trading Firms - Rankings?
I'm curious to hear how everyone would rank the top prop trading firms. I've focused the post on firms in Chicago because that is where most of them are. Here is how I've ranked them: 1. Spot Trading 2. Jump Trading 3. DRW Trading 4. Optiver 5. TransMarket Group 6. Peak6 Investments 7. Chicago...
Prop trading - Sophmore at community college in Cali
hey, right now i am a sophomore at a community college in California, but am planning to transfer this coming year. Chances are ill be at a non target (but ranked top 50) or at best a semi-target as a biz econ major. Would it be difficult to get a job as a trader in southern California coming out of...
S&T Prospects?
How has the financial crisis affected S&T internship prospects, specifically at GS and MS in Asia Pacific? I heard IBD hasn't been affected nearly as much.
Group One trading, risk management, help getting into S&T?
I have a finance interview coming with Group One Trading , for their risk management division. This is the only position open that I can apply to. However, my goal is to get into trading . I am only a sophomore right now, will getting this position help me get a S&T internship this summer? Has any...
Risk Management Interview at Derivatives Trading Firm, what should I expect?
Hey guys, Great to be on this forum! I am a sophomore studying math and finance. I am expecting a 20-30 minute phone interview from a derivatives trading firm for a part time internship. the job description is: As a Risk Management Intern, responsibilities will span a wide variety of programming,...
Books on traded products
I'm looking for books about trading , with an emphasis on the products being traded. That is, I'm not looking for something like Liar's Poker or When Genius Failed , but rather on futures contracts, options, etc. On that note, are there any commonly used books in training programs for bb trading...
Mario Gabelli's Asset Management Company vs. Top BB PWM
Does anyone have any information regarding the prestige, pay, etc. regarding Mario Gabelli's Asset Management Company (now known as GAMCO Investors, formerly known as Gabelli Asset Management Company ) vs. a PWM position at a top BB . They are coming to recruit at my school (mid-west) non-target for...
Muni Trading
I have an interview for the s&t role on a public finance desk at a bb , basically trading munis . Can someone who is familiar with trading munis talk about whether this is a good area to trade? From my understanding, some people look down at pub fin and trading munis? thx
What a head fake
So fed doesnt cut rates. Fed Fund futures were pricing in like an 80% probability of a cut. Market craps out, snaps right back. Head fake of the year. Insane what a head fake.
Options Trading for the newly Unemployed
If you have found yourself in the seemingly unenviable ranks of the unemployed...think again. While we are all looking for jobs, we are really looking to make money. Period. I am looking for a few good men (or women) to join me in an informal options trading group. My thought is that putting enough...
If you interview with equities can you be placed with fixed income?
If you interview with equities at a BB can you be placed with Fixed Income or other divisions? From my understanding, S&T analysts are generally all placed together in one class and request their top choices. However, is there a class of all equities products analyst and a class of fixed income,...
Agriculture Trading
I'm a few years away from obtaining an MBA and then hopefully working on Wall Street, but I decided to spend a bit of time on researching possible jobs. I have a large interest and knowledge of farming and the agriculture market in general. Do the investment banks trade agriculture products at all?...
Traders Train Suggestions
So I think I speak for everyone that uses this forum that it tends to seriously lag the rest of WSO as far as content. I know there are quite a few traders/sales guys out there with tons of stories and great information that the potentials could greatly use. I am encouraging you to kick it up a...
What's a 'natural buyer'?
What does this term refer to in a trading floor? Thanks! Natural buyer in sales and trading The phrase natural buyer is used in the context of equities in general. It means that the customer is the actual buyer. Recommended Reading The Types Of Monkeys In The Trading Jungle First Steps Into Trading...
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