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    Cutler Group

    never heard of them. worth looking into. We really need to compile a master list of trading firms in Chicago.
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    Anyone work at Simplex Investments?

    good info.
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    Simplex Investments in Chicago?

    I left a voicemail with HR (Shontay) but she never got back to me at Simplex. My interview with Transmarket Group LLC went well yesterday evening though!
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    Help! What should I be looking for in a firm as a new trader?

    Come to the world's home of derivatives: Chicago. The opportunity here is huge....
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    Great Point Capital Aptitude Test

    um I can't remember the words at all. You don;t need to provide any capital for the frim but they give you a $2,000/month draw that you have to pay back once you start making money. I have student debt right along with every bill imaginable so the draw just isn't enough to ever keep me a...
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    Great Point Capital Aptitude Test

    I just passed the exam, interviewed with one of the partners. I declined the offer due to personal financial issues. With the school debt hanging over my head and six more months on my lease in Indiana, it's just not worth it right now for me.
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    Great Point Capital Aptitude Test

    The are 3D shapes with a sun placed in the distance. You have to visualize what the shadow would look like projected off the object. The other is a flat piece of paper with dotted lines to indicate fold marks. If you were to fold this piece of paper into an object, which shape would it be...
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    Great Point Capital Aptitude Test

    2 Vocabulary Analogies Some number sequences a few shapes, you identify correct shadow arithmatic identifying number of exact pairs in group of numbers a few flat pieces of paper with dotted lines, you choose matching 3D shape 15 minutes-50 questions There really isn't anything you...
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    Greatpoint Capital, Maverick, greatpoint trading is now Tower Hill Trading.

    Unfortunately the contract has been revised for tower hill. 18 month holding period now.
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    Greatpoint Capital, Maverick, greatpoint trading is now Tower Hill Trading.

    I'm looking to do equity options.....Peak6 called today and may have a position for me in January. (Fingers crossed)
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    SPI Capital Anyone?

    They have had several ads for a black box trader but have now expanded their search for trading assistants. I have uploaded my resume several times with no hits. Between using google, asking traders in Chicago and just an all out contact hunt. i have no idea where this firm is located, their...
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    Greatpoint Capital, Maverick, greatpoint trading is now Tower Hill Trading.

    Here is what i have learned from speaking to current traders. The business is rough starting out, very intense and can wear someone out. You will be poor for an extended period of time. If you make it with the company for more than a year, you will do very well for yourself.
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    Greatpoint Capital, Maverick, greatpoint trading is now Tower Hill Trading.

    Where is your information coming from? I've seen the electronics room and it was the largest room I've ever been in.....
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    DRW and SIG

    They just treated me like crap on the phone and I have heard from others sources that they are a bunch of Ivy League cocky blanks but if someone could correct me....go for it.....
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    Evolution - A Weak Argument for the Anti-Supernatural?

    Funny how you mention that. The Bible has many copies of the original writings and they date back to very close to the "event date". We also learn about Alexander the Great, Socrates & Plato and some of the writings and or events have few or perhaps even one copy maybe dated hundreds of...
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    applying to Chicago prop firms

    That's a great example of Optiver's exam but just imagine commas in place of decimals and colons in place ofthe division slash. 80 problems in 8 minutes, need 53 right to pass. I've taken 3 exams and all were very different. Tower Hill's was very mechanical and aptitude based. Allston's...
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    Greatpoint Capital, Maverick, greatpoint trading is now Tower Hill Trading.

    They are the only direct link NASDAQ hub in the midwest if that's worth anything.
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    Junior Trader Expected Salary

    yeah and look at the benefits they get, not too bad.
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    Internships Summer 2008

    Canada huh? Do you guys trade snow up there :) My offer is from a prop shop with a small draw but with what I think is a generous split.
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    Junior Trader Expected Salary

    places that recruit top talent: SIG DRW and I believe Peak6. I'm trying to remember what Allston's payout was....
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