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by Javster
August 28th, 2004, 11:34 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: places to work in edinburgh
Replies: 14
Views: 179926

places to work in edinburgh

<t>all the big insurance firms are there as are leading fund managers, acturies etcthe question you ask about the financial markets, electronic trading etc makes it possible to be linked from any where in the world....you have to ask yourself what you want to do? do you want stability, a nice laid b...
by Javster
August 28th, 2004, 11:29 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: London Capital Group
Replies: 2
Views: 177351

London Capital Group

cheers mate,I suppose it doesnt harm to get it on ur CV....will have to wait and see....j
by Javster
August 27th, 2004, 4:13 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: London Capital Group
Replies: 2
Views: 177351

London Capital Group

<t>Guyz, Have any of you had any expereince with London Capital Group, I have read a thread but has any body worked with them....How rigorous is the training program....is prop shop the best place for a serious trader.... I have been trading on my own account and made a handsome return...any views w...
by Javster
August 27th, 2004, 4:08 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: places to work in edinburgh
Replies: 14
Views: 179926

places to work in edinburgh

<t>Guys, I did the MSc at Edinburgh, its very tough, you have a easy time first semester but come semester 2 you are thrown into the deep end...... trust me, you have to pull the finger out if you know what i mean...any q's about the course timetable etc just PM me, its challenging challenging....j ...
by Javster
August 6th, 2004, 10:55 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: EDF Trading
Replies: 4
Views: 180394

EDF Trading

I checked the website, they do a lot of things and they have a trading arm...something tells me as they are french they will be very quantitative...who knows..?j
by Javster
August 6th, 2004, 1:01 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: EDF Trading
Replies: 4
Views: 180394

EDF Trading

Hey all,anyone out there heard of EDF Trading, there a energy trader...any insights would be most appreciated...any interview tips etc..cheers j......feel free to PM me
by Javster
July 15th, 2004, 8:29 am
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: dilemma
Replies: 2
Views: 183374

dilemma

Anyone???
by Javster
July 7th, 2004, 7:42 am
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: dilemma
Replies: 2
Views: 183374

dilemma

<t>Hi All,Can anyone suggest any ideas for my msc dissertation. I may have an opportunity with a trading house and i want to do something related to trading.I study financial maths so anything from data analysis o model buildign will be appropriate.Has anyone got any suggestions.... My interests lie...
by Javster
June 22nd, 2004, 4:43 pm
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: Pricing American Option using Monte Carlo
Replies: 3
Views: 186236

Pricing American Option using Monte Carlo

All,Could anyone suggest a reading list for the pricing of American Options using monte carlo.....I plan to use C++ so any related texts would be welcome....j
by Javster
May 25th, 2004, 3:00 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Dubai financial market
Replies: 6
Views: 190146

Dubai financial market

Well ive sent a couple of emails, lets see what the outcome is,ill keep you all posted!j
by Javster
May 24th, 2004, 7:19 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Dubai financial market
Replies: 6
Views: 190146

Dubai financial market

<t>I have been asking myself the same question.....I am will finish my MSc FinMath and wouldnt mind working in Dubai...I have specific questions really,1. Is the trading scene as active as other asain markets.2. Do they need quantitative analysts..??3. Would it be better to work here for a couple of...
by Javster
May 16th, 2004, 12:58 pm
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: american options
Replies: 3
Views: 189652

american options

major problems pricing an american zero - coupon bond option using the hull white trinomial tree..anyone out there who can help...i have made the tree, but how to price a american zero?j
by Javster
May 6th, 2004, 9:37 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Imperial Or Stockhom 5 days to decide
Replies: 8
Views: 190215

Imperial Or Stockhom 5 days to decide

I got a mate doing a masters in some sort of economics and he loves it..................... I went to visit and i have never seen such a concentration of stunning women, apart from leeds on a friday night (of course)!....and has already landed an internship!j
by Javster
May 5th, 2004, 1:54 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Help!! ISMA or Heriot-Watt
Replies: 17
Views: 191985

Help!! ISMA or Heriot-Watt

<t>alicia, for your info sweetheart, if ur a woman, i aint the lazy person sort, its a treck into town, the services stink, the campus is got the worst union ever.....................A few of the campus services for anyone wishing to stay at HWU.1. Internet for your rooms - No option for broadband, ...
by Javster
May 1st, 2004, 7:31 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Credit Hybrids Trading
Replies: 4
Views: 190087

Credit Hybrids Trading

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