How do you get a job as a Trader with a bank or investment firm?

Quote from Cdntrader:

the IA probably talks to the desk all the time. get the IA to make a call for you. Or just get the # of one of the guys on the desk. didnt' you talk to back office people when you worked their? Everyone knows someone @ head office. Get creative.
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I am getting creative with my job search, but my connection to the back office was almost non-existent. I will be calling the senior advisor I worked with tomorrow morning, but other than that, I have no contacts.
 
Zinc:

You are starting to sound desperate and are getting annoying.
You do not need to quote pages and pages of responses!
Go hang out in front of CIBC where the traders smoke cigarettes.

ebo
 
Quote from zinc:

You're right and that's the attitude I'm taking. I'm working hard and I've got my list of firms that I've been calling right here. Its been tough and I'm trying everything, but like you say, I've got the credentials, I've got the experience, and I'm ready to work hard. Now all I need is the magical break.
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Zinc,

I'm sorry to put down your credentials but the CSC and CPH don't go very far. These courses have become the standard for positions such as bank teller or a financial services manager. I'm not sure if taking courses from the CSI would increase your chances at landing a trading position but CSC and CPH are just the starting point and from there you can take the TTC (trader training course), DMS (derivatives market specialist) or even a CIM (Canadian investment manager) all of which are available through the CSI.

j
 
Off hand, do you know if the DMS course requires the CSC as a pre-requisite? The CSI mentions the Derivative fundamental Course plus 4 electives but says nothing about the CSC.
 
beg a job as an assistant, learn, and work your way up.....same as in every industry from time immemorial.....see Percival....good luck.

grimer11
 
Quote from Carlos11:

Off hand, do you know if the DMS course requires the CSC as a pre-requisite? The CSI mentions the Derivative fundamental Course plus 4 electives but says nothing about the CSC.
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The Derivative Fundamentals Course, which is the first step in the DMS designation, does not require any prerequisites to enrol. However, if you have only limited financial or business experience, you will benefit by taking the CSC before enroling in the DMS.
 
Quote from jay567:

...from there you can take the TTC (trader training course), DMS (derivatives market specialist) or even a CIM (Canadian investment manager)
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The TTC is my next step, which I will be taking.
 
Quote from grimer11:

beg a job as an assistant, learn, and work your way up.....same as in every industry
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Does anyone have a job for me as an assistant? Please.
 
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