<t>I have been offered a job on the graduate progrmme. I know Lloyds reputation is mainly in the retail side, but beleive they are planning to build the invesment banking and markets depts in the future. I know they do FX, IR trading and have read that they have a quant dept also. Any ideas of other...

<t>It is a temporary job for the summer, after 4 months there is a possiblility to go perm. Problem is that the company is very small and not well known, I fear that if I work there long-term my options of working for a bank will be limited. Before you say better then no job. I am only considering i...

<t>Any advice on my previous thread:I had an interview for a sales trader position which is for about 4 months. Will such a position help or hinder my progress. As I have temped through agencies quite a bit and am getting feedback that I have moved around a bit too much and my CV is not focused towa...

<t>If you start at a smaller fund it is possible to move to a bank or other hedge funds. But if you are at a daytrading company I have heard it is difficult as they consider these places bucket shops. Nothing is impossible though so if you do really well it might be able to move into a less establis...

<t>I had an interview for a sales trader position which is for about 4 months. Will such a position help or hinder my progress. As I have temped through agencies quite a bit and am getting feedback that I have moved around a bit too much and my CV is not focused towards a specific role. Saying that ...

I have applied for trader assistant roles and am getting replies back from recruiters who are saying I am to experienced for these roles for junior trader positions I am getting feedback that I need a years trading experience. So am in the middle any ideas on what is the best approach.

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: PaperCutQuoteOriginally posted by: abcd I know that am am under no illusion that online trading will be similar as is the reason I said I dont have experience as have not worked as a trader in a bank. But would like to take up an entry level role where I can learn and p...

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: PaperCutI honestly think that having an online trading account has very little to do with trading as a profession. I think if you end up in a trading role for your job, it's very likely that you'll be doing something that requires vast amounts of capital - and hence is ...

<t>I have a online trading account and have been trading for about 3 years now and have a good annual return. But I haven't traded at a bank, so it doesn't count as experience but during this time I have temped in banks and done internships during university. So if any employers are interested in a ...

<t>I am currently looking for a job as a Junior/Trainee trader. Have not had much luck yet as most require previous trading experience and very few agencies have entry level roles. I have internships and have temped as a contractor in banks, in risk, asset management and on trading desks.If anyone h...

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Anyone had an interview with these guys. What did it involve and any ideas about the test. What is your take on the company they are a prop tading firm. Does it have good training and are the skills gained at these sort of companies sufficient to get roles in banks trading desks in the future.

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: OdusseusYou should know Hull on your fingertips.But I wouldn't join in such a capacity only to become a trader... You may enjoy it after all, and if you don't and consequently try to move after a while, well, be aware that they're armies of grads who may well go before ...

<t>I have an interview for a Market Risk Analyst Position. It is a junior role so what should I expect in terms of interview questions. Anything particular I need to read up on. In market risk analyst is most of the work done along side traders and what are the chances of moving into trading in the ...