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by Risiko
April 21st, 2015, 5:10 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Distance BSc in Computer Sci?
Replies: 14
Views: 6714

Distance BSc in Computer Sci?

<r>A former colleague of mine did this program, back in 2006: <URL url="http://www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/bachelors-degrees/computer-science-major.cfmHis"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/b ... jor.cfmHis">http://www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/bachelors-degrees/computer-sci...
by Risiko
April 14th, 2011, 9:07 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Hey Guys, seriously need your advice!! Fed job vs CMU MSCF
Replies: 22
Views: 28162

Hey Guys, seriously need your advice!! Fed job vs CMU MSCF

<t>If I might say so, this is excellent advice. You could do both: if MFE doesn't suit you, you still have a job. Or if Fed job isn't what you expected after awhile, can take MFE fulltime, but some of your classes will have been paid by Fed.FYI, I switched careers to complete an MFE in the city - st...
by Risiko
November 24th, 2010, 9:46 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: UK Immigration Caps/Changes
Replies: 21
Views: 24937

UK Immigration Caps/Changes

Thanks EscapeArtist. Anyone else heard anything?
by Risiko
November 24th, 2010, 1:26 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: UK Immigration Caps/Changes
Replies: 21
Views: 24937

UK Immigration Caps/Changes

<r>Hi;Apparently UK Tier 1 (General) Visas programme is being eliminated: <URL url="http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/house_of_commons/newsid_9219000/9219719.stmQuestions"><LINK_TEXT text="http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/ ... mQuestions">http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/house_of_co...
by Risiko
June 4th, 2010, 12:11 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Risk Recruiters in London
Replies: 0
Views: 27042

Risk Recruiters in London

Hi - are any London-based risk recruiters, on here? Esp any dealing with Market or Prime Brokerage risk. Thanks - Risiko.
by Risiko
May 16th, 2010, 9:05 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: RBS Rate Strategist VS Two Sigma Research Engineer
Replies: 11
Views: 35483

RBS Rate Strategist VS Two Sigma Research Engineer

Hi - quick question for folks here - how would experience at RBS look on a CV? About me: I'm joined them recently, doing FO risk. I like my group, comp is ok. But I'm junior (2-3 yrs experience in finance) and trying to build my career. Thanks for any advice. - Risiko
by Risiko
March 10th, 2010, 6:08 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: front-office vs. middle office
Replies: 11
Views: 36613

front-office vs. middle office

Just to add, am relatively junior (< 3 yrs experience)
by Risiko
March 10th, 2010, 6:07 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: front-office vs. middle office
Replies: 11
Views: 36613

front-office vs. middle office

<t>Hi all - am facing two potential options: FO risk in 3rd tier bank or MO risk in 2nd tier bank. If one's long-term goal (>5-7 years) is MO risk in a top bank, which is better for career progression? Am equally concerned about comp and career options/mobility.Thanks to Dominic for running this sit...
by Risiko
August 13th, 2009, 8:44 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Does the quant job market exist in Germany?
Replies: 16
Views: 197854

Does the quant job market exist in Germany?

Thanks!
by Risiko
August 12th, 2009, 10:49 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Does the quant job market exist in Germany?
Replies: 16
Views: 197854

Does the quant job market exist in Germany?

Hi All; Does anyone know a good recruiter for credit- or market-risk, based out of Germany or Switzerland? Would appreciate any info - thanks!