Quote from entrep101:
I understand i will be a gopher for a few years. Once i get in the door ill be fine. I have quite a few friends from school that have managed to get on trading desks already (2 years out of school).
I don't want to work for a bank. Ideally i would like to be at a small to med size hedge fund.
I know it wont be easy- and i know the market is horrendous right now. Im not looking to do this for another year-- and trying to figure out what i should do in the meantime to prepare.
Quote from Hook N. Sinker:
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A cutting edge hedge fund firm in the Boston area has engaged us to find an Assistant Trader. The right person for this role will be highly proficient with Excel, have good communication skills, be intellectually curious and value working in a collegial atmosphere. The Assistant Trader must be able to work independently as well as in groups without requiring close supervision. In addition, this person must be comfortable working with highly intelligent colleagues from the fields of economics, accounting, computer science, physics and mathematics to name a few. Keys to success will include willingness to work long hours on interesting problems and be interested in finance and investing. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a top tiered school is a plus. The role has a base salary up to $60k with a possibility of bonus and comes with a fantastic benefits package. If you are interested in the Assistant Trader role please forward your resume directly to: michael.augustine@roberthalffsg.com for immediate consideration. Please review the requirements before submitting your resume.