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by spice
July 13th, 2013, 5:54 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Deutsche Bank-Front office job in Birmingham-UK
Replies: 25
Views: 13082

Deutsche Bank-Front office job in Birmingham-UK

As I mentioned, the rationale is that the front office in Birmingham is to serve some corporate clients. Not all clients are based in London, so having sales staff serve the rest of the country makes perfect sense.
by spice
July 3rd, 2013, 11:33 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Deutsche Bank-Front office job in Birmingham-UK
Replies: 25
Views: 13082

Deutsche Bank-Front office job in Birmingham-UK

I read DB is trying to move some of their corporates side (as opposed to institutional) to Birmingham.
by spice
June 19th, 2013, 8:06 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Provisional Offer letter
Replies: 13
Views: 11629

Provisional Offer letter

Just ask them when they are sending you the employment contract. If you get a firm answer, then it's almost a sure thing. If they are cagey, then offer could be iffy.
by spice
June 19th, 2013, 8:00 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Provisional Offer letter
Replies: 13
Views: 11629

Provisional Offer letter

If I have to venture a guess, sounds like the role requires a sign-off somewhere, which may or may not be the biggest hurdle.
by spice
June 18th, 2013, 7:34 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Unresponsive HH
Replies: 13
Views: 9257

Unresponsive HH

You also need to be aware sometimes the job don't exist. They are put up to collect CVs for their database.
by spice
June 12th, 2013, 8:31 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Another HH question
Replies: 11
Views: 9547

Another HH question

<t>Thanks, just wanted to know the standard convention in not revealing the firm.QuoteOriginally posted by: acastaldoMaybe I am just too cynical, but what incentive do they have to have a truthful and informed discussion with you? Won't they just say "That's a sh** firm, I am sure I can find you som...
by spice
June 11th, 2013, 7:00 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Another HH question
Replies: 11
Views: 9547

Another HH question

Hi, Can I reveal the name of the firm who just made me an offer to any headhunter, but I have yet to accept? Any harm in doing so? I really want to have a discussion with them about the offer even though they didn't get me the job.
by spice
April 18th, 2013, 7:18 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Future prospects of various quant roles
Replies: 14
Views: 12894

Future prospects of various quant roles

Quant investment strategists -- it is a small market. I would lump it all with strategists, economists, researchers.
by spice
April 18th, 2013, 7:18 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Future prospects of various quant roles
Replies: 14
Views: 12894

Future prospects of various quant roles

Quant investment strategists -- it is a small market. I would lump it all with strategists, economists, researchers.
by spice
April 12th, 2013, 7:46 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Market Risk? Model Validation? Quant Business analyst?
Replies: 81
Views: 21658

Market Risk? Model Validation? Quant Business analyst?

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: capafan2QuotePay is higher under the model that it will attract the more skilled individuals. And it works - witness how QA/MV guys want to move to Dev/FO.And FO pay is not moving lower despite the hordes knocking on doors because the number of qualified people is small...
by spice
April 11th, 2013, 10:46 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Market Risk? Model Validation? Quant Business analyst?
Replies: 81
Views: 21658

Market Risk? Model Validation? Quant Business analyst?

I'm a FO quant for 7 years at an IB, but currently not working. Agents have been bombarding me with specs from MV and risk management. With FO jobs thin on the ground, should I relent and take up a job in risk, or hold my ground for jobs that fit my FO experience no matter how long it takes?
by spice
June 11th, 2012, 6:44 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: HH question
Replies: 7
Views: 13613

HH question

Thanks everyone for all your advice. The roles I'm applying for are quite narrow, so I don't even feel comfortable mentioning just the names of the banks.
by spice
June 8th, 2012, 7:22 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: HH question
Replies: 7
Views: 13613

HH question

A headhunter doesn't want to work with me unless I tell him all the places I interviewed/am interviewing with. His justification is that he needs to know whom to avoid approaching on my behalf. Does that sound valid, or should I seriously avoid giving out such information?
by spice
June 1st, 2009, 7:23 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: What is the state of lesser banks ?
Replies: 6
Views: 39467

What is the state of lesser banks ?

But regional banks are like savings and loans banks. They do not dabble in investment banking and have no need for quants.
by spice
May 11th, 2009, 6:18 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: What do you think of Peter Schiff and other pessimists ?
Replies: 35
Views: 45967

What do you think of Peter Schiff and other pessimists ?

QuoteHow about J Paulson? Instead of going on CNBC to claim that he was right, he's probably busy counting the 600% or so returns he got in one of his funds that shorted ABX to the hilt.Or licking his wounds from his short Barclays trade.
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