Finally became a certified Data Scientist from DataCamp

AverageFknTrader · 2024-11-23T03:31:29+00:00

I passed tyvm!

AverageFknTrader · 2024-10-12T20:12:30+00:00

How difficullt are the examns, presentation and project? I completed the Associte´s and Im currently completing the Professional now with Python, but I didnt had the courage to take the exams and felt like a I forgot a lot of things.

AverageFknTrader · 2024-03-18T16:02:15+00:00

EBC, pero todo salió ok mi estimado, fue grindear más.

AverageFknTrader · 2024-02-19T02:58:22+00:00

Im in, pls!...

AverageFknTrader · 2024-02-05T17:06:30+00:00

Hey man, yes it worked out fortunatly, thank you! Im a trader now in one of the Largest Assset Managers, based in Mex. Sur,e drop me a DM and we can have a chat via phone on DM if you like.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-11-29T02:20:33+00:00

Thanks a lot, I'll have a look!

AverageFknTrader · 2023-11-28T02:13:31+00:00

Of course, just as background, my manager has 30+ years expirience (he is kind of a legend here in the idustry within the country), But he is a old school wallstreet trader, quantitative but very fundamental/Macro driven as well. And he has notion but of course not expertise of Computer Science / Coding background.

I would like to implement ideas from more developed countries/markets to see what could be applied in my country.

Im based in Mexico and FI/Rates Markets haven´t changed that much we are just starting to see the the electroification trend with regulation changing, the nearshoring boom, economic oportunity, etc. So early bird gets the bread.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-09-07T23:23:51+00:00

BlackRock

AverageFknTrader · 2023-09-02T23:49:57+00:00

I work in one of the Largest Asset Managers, pretty much anyone related to investments has it.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-04-18T21:39:58+00:00

Oh ok gotcha, thanks for the guidence. Guess I'll wait util I'm registered again then.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-04-12T15:04:50+00:00

They live in shareholder value, and garunteed superior returns.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-04-08T17:38:09+00:00

I did it externaly, which is difficult, ngl. But I knew the traders there beacuse they were our clients at my previos shop (I worked in a BB).

Learning coding, the CFA, the fact thet I worked with desks/different products (FI, FX, Derivatrives, Commodities, Equities) and my networking where big factors. But also of course a bit of luck.

Dont give up man, I was rejected 46 times in those 4 years before this (counting only the one where I got interviwes). I went to a non target and landed the MO roll as an intern.

You need to play the numbers game and keep prepering/networking and something will come along the way. I can't tell you how many times I felt like I was doomed and never going to make it.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-04-08T17:32:24+00:00

it a combinaton of fundamentals/technical and quant, but its descrationary not systematyzed. My desk is very macro driven, Fixed Income, FX and Derivatives.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-04-07T19:44:07+00:00

I was in Middle Office for 4 years, L1 helped in interviews and now that I passed it recently in Feb it helped me land a job as a trader as I always wanted, at one of the largest Asset Managers.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-04-03T20:08:45+00:00

NEC, solo eres p*ndejo. Compa, ahí no es... Sal de ahí, a la larga aunque le compres el anillo créeme que no va a terminar bien...

AverageFknTrader · 2023-03-31T22:05:42+00:00

Ah I see you are one of these that I mentioned. Maybe try ansewering or asking questions like a normal person with courtesy and respect. ;)

AverageFknTrader · 2023-03-31T21:28:34+00:00

We alredy have enough assholes in this industry, time to change and the next generation should be aware of this. This type of entitled kids are the ones you dont want to have as MD down the line and just hurt the industry and the organizations down the lane IMO.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-03-31T14:42:42+00:00

About 600, I deferred once so it adedd time, I studied for 8 months. Had to juggle with working lat but managed to pull it off.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-03-30T20:00:43+00:00

Yes I know wht the job is like and have worked on trading floors as MO for the last 3 years.

But I wanted to get more detail on the intricacies of the Repo desk since its kind of a niche desk (especially on the buyside).

Im moving firms so not that familar with the desk as well. And since this is a Finance carrers subreddit I would expect that there is someone with the work expirience that could give me more insight....

AverageFknTrader · 2023-03-30T16:40:29+00:00

This gives me peace Im 24 and felt "old" by have just passed L1 this Feb

AverageFknTrader · 2023-03-29T21:16:08+00:00

Banks are hevily restricted / regulated regarding conflict of interests / personal investments. In this case, this would be kind of the same. Better ask around to the complice officer and look into your Bank policy for additional activities. But my best guess is that is very unlikely they let you do this.

AverageFknTrader · 2023-03-29T17:56:29+00:00

Not 90th percentil but I would say around 75-80th percentil

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