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by Capsaicin
September 8th, 2011, 10:59 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Buy side vs Sell side Quants
Replies: 6
Views: 22446

Buy side vs Sell side Quants

I read in similar threads that for buy side jobs C++ is not strict requirement, as it is for sell side jobs.
by Capsaicin
September 8th, 2011, 10:42 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: How easy to move from UK to US?
Replies: 10
Views: 19295

How easy to move from UK to US?

I have a similar question. How easy it is for an Asian quant to move from US to UK?
by Capsaicin
August 9th, 2011, 10:46 pm
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: More mathematical finance
Replies: 55
Views: 57868

More mathematical finance

QuoteOriginally posted by: mjok every chapter now has exercises. The type varies according to the topic. Some are simple, some are hard and some are computer projects.Sounds perfect.
by Capsaicin
May 22nd, 2011, 9:49 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Quants are happy, even model validation (mostly) and I can prove it.
Replies: 40
Views: 27153

Quants are happy, even model validation (mostly) and I can prove it.

How does location affect happiness? For example can we say quants working in London are happier than quants working in Honk Kong or vice versa? How about Connecticut?
by Capsaicin
May 6th, 2011, 1:40 pm
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: More mathematical finance
Replies: 55
Views: 57868

More mathematical finance

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: mjhow important are problems and solutions to everyone?I have been considering computer exercises at the end of each chapter instead of conventional problems.Why can't we have both? 2 computer exercises and 4 conventional problems would be nicer than only 8 conventional...
by Capsaicin
May 3rd, 2011, 12:46 am
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: More mathematical finance
Replies: 55
Views: 57868

More mathematical finance

I hope it has end of chapter solutions, not that I need them though
by Capsaicin
May 1st, 2011, 4:48 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: 6 years or 3 years?
Replies: 6
Views: 22302

6 years or 3 years?

Time is money, you do the math.
by Capsaicin
April 16th, 2011, 1:44 pm
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: Tick data Analysis
Replies: 4
Views: 26327

Tick data Analysis

Did you try SSRN?
by Capsaicin
April 15th, 2011, 11:58 pm
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: Best way to study for PRM?
Replies: 4
Views: 25354

Best way to study for PRM?

What do you think?
by Capsaicin
April 13th, 2011, 12:49 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: PhD in Astrophysics - Need career advice please.
Replies: 10
Views: 23865

PhD in Astrophysics - Need career advice please.

"the latest article" on www.wilmott.com
by Capsaicin
April 13th, 2011, 12:44 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Where to start!?
Replies: 10
Views: 22756

Where to start!?

Quotestop posting on bulletin boards soliciting opinions of strangers and go talk to real quant traders.What is the point of these forums then and in what type of business effective communication is not important...
by Capsaicin
April 13th, 2011, 6:25 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Model Validation vs Front Office quants
Replies: 51
Views: 61523

Model Validation vs Front Office quants

QuoteOriginally posted by: ArthurDentQuoteHow do you think this panorama is going to evolve?Would you rather be a cost center or a revenue generator? That's all you need to know to determine which will do better in the long term.Sure, this is the right mentality
by Capsaicin
April 13th, 2011, 6:22 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Where to start!?
Replies: 10
Views: 22756

Where to start!?

QuoteOriginally posted by: ArthurDentWhat did the quant traders you talked to, tell you about where to start and what to study?Such a useful answer...
by Capsaicin
April 13th, 2011, 4:09 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Another thread on working life as a Quant
Replies: 19
Views: 25924

Another thread on working life as a Quant

Quote I think most people struggle to keep all those in line. Generally I guess sleep gets cut first then the gym.You work in the US right
by Capsaicin
April 7th, 2011, 1:04 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: the poor French trader
Replies: 17
Views: 24976

the poor French trader

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: DevonFangsQuoteOriginally posted by: CapsaicinQuoteOriginally posted by: DevonFangsThis makes me wonder, do you have any idea about what the entry level salary for a quant could be in pastapizzaland?Does anyone know the situation in Sausagebierland?No, what's it like?Ge...
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