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Physical Trading, No futures, and no series exams
So I attended a non-target school and recently received an offer as a commodity trader on the lumber desk at a firm called Seaboard International Forest Products. The company is a subsidiary of the Forest City Trading Group and is located in New Hampshire. I traditionally envisioned myself working...
ASSET MANAGMENT PLATFORM
Financial platform for asset management and platform for brokers , include some algorithms for options trading and stock market.
Trading Equity Structured Products in local European Bank with very low wage... what should I do?
Hi guy, I am thinking to take a MBA to switch from Investment Banking - Trading (Structured Products market making) to something else (HF, PE or even other industries...) because I do not see opportunities in Trading as many investment banks are closing desks and downsizing ops. What do you think is...
From trading market making in investment bank to HF after a MBA in St.Gallen
Hi guy, I am thinking to take a MBA in St. Gallen to switch from Investment Banking - Trading (Structured Products market making) to HF because I do not see opportunities in Trading as many investment banks are closing desks and downsizing ops. Do you think it is possible to break into HFs if I...
From Trading (market making) to PE after an MBA
Hi guy, I am thinking to take a MBA in St. Gallen to switch from Investment Banking - Trading (Structured Products market making) to PE because I do not see opportunities in Trading as many investment banks are closing desks and downsizing ops. Do you think it is possible to break into PE even if I...
Rates Vol / FX Vol trading desks in London
Hi all, I was looking to get a better understanding of the Rates Vol and FX Vol trading spaces in London. I was wondering which are top banks, how they are split, any interesting facts/ stories and how to get my foot in the door as a junior guy trading a derivatives book (not vol though). Any sort...
Trading internship position at Akuna
Hi, I recently received a phone interview with a trader from Akuna (passed through the online math test, personality test, digital interview). Is there anyone who have done it before and can offer a detailed description on how will the interview looks like? I know that the interview will focus on...
sourcing out of zero
Hello I have recceived no training what so ever. I spend all day reading news and doing "market reasearch". I feel I am going to get fired for not cbringing any business. What should I do?
Want to learn
Hello, I am an aspiring trader but to I believe that I know next to nothing. I did a test for a large European bank which turned out to be about options and blew it completely. I recently had a fixed income course that briefly covered the subject, and thought it was interesting. Now, I'd like to...
Accept offer or not?
Hello people, I live in Europe, and I would like to work in trading, however, I have no real experience in the area. S&T summers have not been going so well for me (see my latest thread) so I started applying for other stuff that I thought could be relevant. I believe that my applications have not...
Morgan Stanley HK vs UBS London Sales and Trading Summer Analyst
I have received an offer from UBS and a superday invitation from Morgan Stanley. I am quite unsure whether I should go to the superday (given the long journey to Hongkong) The UBS S&T internship allows you to rotate across different desks and it is located in London. On the other hand, the full name...
Which offer to take? (UBS/DB/Two Sigma/Jump/Flow Trader)
I have knowledge in both trading and programming, hence, I applied to different roles. Which one of the options look the best to you (Just from the career progression and compensation perspective)? 1. UBS/ DB / CS S&T internship (London) 2. Flow Trader/IMC Trading Intern (Amsterdam) 3. Two Sigma...
Relative ranking of quant trading intern programs?
How do firms such as Citadel, Optiver, Jane Street, Virtu Financial, Akuna, and SIG compare in terms of the value that their internship programs add (in terms of learning and resume strength)?
Wetting my beak
Hey guys, I'm currently in banking and have some funny money I want to fool around with. I want to diversify myself and get into something intellectually stimulating that isn't investment banking. A buddy of mine said I should look into forex trading to get a good macroeconomic view, but I've been...
Help to a confused student
Hi all. I did my bachelor's degree in Mathematics in Greece and now I am doing my master's in Financial Mathematics, at the London School of Economics (LSE). The application period has almost ended and I am worried a lot about my future. I have no prior working experience (no internships) and as a...
Looking for seed money but no idea on the how/what/who
Hey all, Before diving into this I think it makes sense to at least give some context and background on me personally just so we're all on the same page. The general gist of what I am curious about from anyone with experience is the goal of getting seeded to start a small fund. The goal would be...
What is right for me?
I am a 21 year old recent college grad with a Political Science degree but I am interested in getting into the financial services world. However, because I am not very familiar with the anatomy of the industry, I'm not sure what segment plays to my skills/I would find the most enjoyable. I'm an...
Institutional Trading VS Self Employed Trading Path
The problem with getting a job in "trading" at an institution is that the majority of jobs no longer exist. Unless you're talking about pursuing a career as an engineer for an HFT firm/big bank, the days of imagining your life as a young Bud Fox is dim. However, if you want to pursue a path as a...
The Massive List of Trading/Quant Questions - SIG, Jane Street, Citadel, Goldman
It's interview season! Susquehanna, Jane Street, Goldman, Citadel -- it's all here. Redacted for people who want more practice Questions 1. For a 3 sets tennis game, would you bet on it finishing in 2 sets or 3 sets? 2. I have a square, and place three dots along the 4 edges at random. What is the...
Securities Lending/Equity Finance Desk - Hot or Not?
Pay, prestige, exit opps, and any other relevant info? Good place to start as a grad? Proper “trader” role? Thank you!
How hard to make 10$ every day from crypto currency trading on Binance?
Hello Guys. I'm thinking to start crypto currency trading on binance. I would like to know if it is possible to make at least 10$ everyday by trading on binance for the beginner in this whole thing with very basic amount of knowledge in crypto. Thanks!
FX Options
I have an FX options interview coming up and wanted to know what kind of questions I should be expected. I have a background in research but have been wanting to move over to trading for a while. From my understanding, this group is extremely technical/quantitative. Was hoping to get any insight on...
Are the markets rigged?
So back in my junior year of college i came across flash boys and became obsessed for a little while about markets and their infrastructure. After rereading the book recently i was curious if anyone has ever had actual experience with not being able to get the shares you wanted because of the "front...
Adivce
I am currently a sophomore in college and want to become a market maker or get a job trading, does anyone have some advice on how I would accomplish that
Sales - debunking 8 MYTHS (From a veteran)
I read a lot of misleading information regarding sales jobs in banks on this forum recently (I am lumping sales/sales traders and all products here). I won't mention any particular users, but it got me angry. Given I have not contributed to WSO in a meaningful way in more than a year (apart from my...
The Comprehensive List of Transfer Friendly Schools For Investment Banking
Hello Monkeys, I am currently in the process of transferring and was frustrated by the lack of a centralized source of information about transfer friendly schools for IB, so I made one for the website. Anyone who has some value to add related to placement from any of these schools, please comment so...
Run me through a typical physical crude/products/gas/ base metals trade.
Hi all. I'm a university student looking to breaking into physical commodity trading. Hoping some current or former traders would be happy to chronologically run me through a typical "trade" or "deal," covering pricing, logistics, finance etc. Would also be interesting to hear, seperatley, how...
Belvedere Trading Hirevue?? technical ?'s
What's up WSO . I got an invite for a 20-25 minute technical hirevue for a Junior Trader Trainee Intern, what type of questions should I expect? I'm assuming a few "why xyz firm," but what type of technicals and mental math should I expect? Are the questions presented and it records me doing the...
Getting an entry-level Prop-Trading position
I'm going to graduate from a college that's not even worth mentioning (not even in top 100 colleges) soon and am looking to get into prop-trading. I have self experience in the market. I started individually trading about a year ago but have blown up many portfolios already. I will be only getting a...
Trading in Europe (Optiver)
I am an international student in Netherlands studying my master in Financial Economics (have some experience in programming). My plan is to work in trading right after graduation. I have done my research and I have concluded that my best option after graduation is Amsterdam( I am more interested in...
Leveraged Loans (Primary, Secondary markets) and Bond trading/asset management
Hi all, Hopefully you can share some knowledge with the community. Looking for some guidance that will help me progress in my career and move in to trading leveraged loans and other fixed income products. I supported the par and distressed trading desks at a BB for a few years (but I was at a...
Internal Wholesaler to S&T
I am currently an internal wholesaler and wasn't to get into sales in S&T . Has anyone ever seen this done? or would I need an MBA to make the jump?
Political Science Major with hopes of Becoming Trader
Hey, everyone. To make a long story short, I am a Political Science major that is about to graduate from university. I have an Economics and History minor for what it's worth. I'm looking to to try to get into the world of trading and investing, but I know it will be difficult. The trading world is...
What is a trader's objective and how can they justify not speculating?
Hi, Probably a really stupid question but struggling to get my head round it. Obviously the Volcker rule puts restrictions on banks to prop trade, or more broadly take speculative positions. But how exactly does this work in practice? As a market maker you have to hold inventory. If a client order...
Offer And Scholarship From LSE MSc Finance, 1yr ETF Sales, looking for advice
Hi all, Looking for some careers advice, happy to help others with UK queries etc. A quick background: Undergraduate degree in Economics, Top 10 Uni, Grade: 1st (British grades: 3rd, 2:2, 2:1, 1st). Fairly quantitative degree, advanced calculus, linear algebra, stats, lots of econometrics, bit of BS...
Does anyone else feel that trading is stupid and not intellectually stimulating at all?
I've worked as a trader for around 4 years now from structured products trading to linear to options and I find it completely stupid. To be fair the structured products desk (exotics and hybrids) was quite intellectually challenging and I found the work interesting. You could always dig deeper and...
UK - Seeking Careers Advice - Offer and scholarship from LSE MSc Finance, 1yr ETF Sales WkExp
Hi all, Looking for some careers advice, happy to help others with UK queries etc. A quick background: Undergraduate degree in Economics, Top 10 Uni, Grade: 1st (British grades: 3rd, 2:2, 2:1, 1st). Fairly quantitative degree, advanced calculus, linear algebra, stats, lots of econometrics, bit of BS...
Calgary Power Trading
For those with experience in power trading within Canada would you mind sharing: 1) What are the top firms to trade power in BC, AB, ON? 2) What are the best hubs to trade at a Canadian firm? What are the major differences in trading the major hubs (that Canadian firms trade)? 3) What do you think...
UK - Interested in a Career in Structuring/Trading - MSc Finance LSE offer - Happy to provide what information I can in return
Hi guys, My first post, I am looking for some advice and happy to offer what information I can in return. I am British, based in London interested in Structuring/Trading and wondering how to break in/whether I would even like it if I did. I understand Structuring is rather niche, but I do find what...
Trading Vol in an IB - what are the good resources for Rates, Credit, FX, Equities? Market-makers' help greatly appreciated
Hi guys, I'm a junior market maker at a US bank working on a desk close to the vol desk in my asset class. I am very passionate about the Vol side and I have created this thread hoping that it will become a primer about the different resources people should use to learn about vol in different asset...
HELP REQUIRED - GUIDANCE: COMMODITIES TRADING
Dear all, In brief, I have been working for around 2 years in the Middle-East in trading of soft commodities (physical) and I have acquired various operational & business skills in trade finance, logistics, market research, and business development. Prior to that I had worked for 4 years for a...
Role of Quants in Credit Investing/ Trading: ABS, Structured Credit, Corporate Loans
The evolution of credit trading electronically and potentially automatically is all but guaranteed. What are current Credit HF , and other investors/ trader of credit doing at the moment on automating credit trading? • Banks • Regional banks • Finance companies • BDCs • Institutional...
Deutsche Bank €5.9 Billion forex proft in 2008
Does anyone have knowledge they can share on the DB (C. Bittar trader) fx trades made in 2008? I haven't found much on the topic on here, and think it's a worthy subject to delve into given the level of risk and consequence it had on DB . What was the strategy and logic behind the trades and could...
Transition TA to Trader - Time to Switch Shops?
General question for those who may have been in similar situations. Been at a buy side shop for about 5 years, past 3.5 as a trader's assistant. Handle a good variety of responsibilities for senior traders - aside from booking trades also price discovery, market analysis, implementation analysis,...
Books/Research/Anything to help prepare me for Proprietary Trading job in New York?
Hi all, I am a senior in college and I graduate in May. I am thinking of starting a position this summer at a few different reputable prop trading shop in New York. Does anyone recommend any books/research/articles/advice to read and prepare for before I start that have been in the prop trading...
Best Way To Start Learning Quant Finance?
Hi Monkeys, I recently caught the quantitative finance bug so it’s been a few days since my last post. Since catching this bug I’ve been trying to read and learn as much as I can on ways to practice quant finance - and I found tons of material. In fact, it’s so much material that I was hoping...
Institutional Sales Analyst Job Description and Overview
For many, institutional sales offers the best of all worlds: great pay, fewer hours than in corporate finance or research, less stress than in trading, and a nice blend of travel and office work. Like traders, the hours typically follow the market, with a few tacked on at the end of the day after...
KZ Map: A new initiative from KZ Cash, Asia’s Fastest Growing Cryptocurrency
KZ Cash is Asia’s fastest growing cryptocurrency with over 25000+ visitors on their websites. They have shown a lot of potential in past some time. I bet you have never seen this much growth in this lessen time. The last time I checked they were at 2.9 USD for one 1 KZC. They have estimated 1000...
30-Year Anniversary the 1987 Stock Market Crash
The Crash of ’87, From the Wall Street Players Who Lived It This article flashed across my terminal the other day, and I thought that it was one of the best pieces I've read in a while. Anyway, I thought it was really cool/insightful to hear about the stock market crash from market luminaries like...
Traders: Finding Weather Data for EM Countries to trade Commodities
Note: not about trading weather futures. For the guys on the FICC desk or the experienced personal traders, how do you guys analyze the weather in a different country like Brazil if you don't have a Bloomberg Terminal? Trying to find a good website that I can use to trade commodities/FX out of a...
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