Proprietary Trading at Investment Banks

I would agree there, a lot of people say the computer will calculate your plain vanilla option so it's easy but they don't understand the gearing effect or vols and and structuring and they get f**ked to put it plainly.
 
I have been a succesful equity proprietary trader at a small firm for a year. Could anybody give me advice how to pursue a position at a decent sized prop desk at an I-bank or hedgefund?
 
Originally posted by trade4succes
I have been a succesful equity proprietary trader at a small firm for a year. Could anybody give me advice how to pursue a position at a decent sized prop desk at an I-bank or hedgefund?

You may be able to get yourself an assitant position on a proprietary desk at an Ibank but you will obviously have to target that specific desk and then be very persisitent and direct about getting a chance on that desk you will be doing research p and l statements calculations for those prop traders, but if they think you have something you will get your opportunity. You must take risks in life if you want to have a lot of success and also be resiliant accept that it will not all go your way but you must stick in the game and not get downheartened.
 
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