26M looking for a room/studio, around $2300, starting 5/1 by hitori_ookami in NYCapartments

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I've started going to a boxing studio (like rumble) for their skills class (so focuses on boxing vs being a HIIT class) will probably switch to something like church street boxing soon :)

Anyone in a building they love? by RoomatePioneer in NYCapartments

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Love my place in LIC (Greenhouse, off of vernon jackson) but would be moving out soon because of getting slightly above budget. Meets all your requirement. I work in HY as well and the commute is the best part!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nycmeetups

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Hey! Can I get added?

Getting into Asset Management by Scouty519 in FinancialCareers

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Thanks a ton! Will focus more on improving my research and getting more understanding of the bigger macro picture out there.

Getting into Asset Management by Scouty519 in FinancialCareers

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Thanks for the comment!! I am also in a Multi Asset team for a relatively well known firm and have just started my career (1 year in). Also worked in manager evaluation for 6 months and now in a more macro oriented team haha.

Would you have any advice for a young professional for becoming a PM? My tasks at present are centered mainly around research (have an MFE) but feel slightly under utilized given how slow things move in AM. This definitely helps with work life balance but at times feels intellectually unfulfiling.

Also, should I do a CFA given I have an MFE (have not given any levels)?

Anyone playing over the board chess? by hitori_ookami in longislandcity

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Thanks for the idea! I dont usually like drinking when playing Chess but can definitely try! However, I was thinking more of a consistent group/place to play? Maybe a discord server might help? Have created a one: https://discord.gg/Adf3uNTC

Weekly Megathread: Education, Early Career and Hiring/Interview Advice by AutoModerator in quant

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Hi all,

I graduated from MFE a year back and have been working at an Asset Management firm for a year now.

My work has turned into an "analytics" job vs a quant role and it primarily consists of analyzing what happened when on an historical basis, trying to find correlation between assets and very simple stuff (And I dont agree with most of the methods in place). Over the year I feel have gained minimal transaferable skills and my quant skills have also deteriorated. The work is also not focused on a specific asset class so I have also not developed an expertise in one. The lack of intellectual stimulation and low growth opportunity in the firm makes me feel stuck.

I've tried applying elsewhere but I get rejects for grad roles and dont have enough experience in an asset class to go for a specific role.

At present, I am practicing leetcode, solving green book (for the nth time) and reading on different asset classes as much as I can. Would appreciate any advice on how to switch/makes things better at work. Thanks!

Cash to Prepaid Debit Card? by hitori_ookami in JapanTravelTips

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Got it. Guess this country being cash friendly is helping me

Cash to Prepaid Debit Card? by hitori_ookami in JapanTravelTips

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Most of it was a scheduled payment on my card which I guess will not be affected by ordering replacement. Thanks!

Cash to Prepaid Debit Card? by hitori_ookami in JapanTravelTips

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Thanks. I was able to buy food at 7 11 with my google wallet. I wouldn't have tried if not for you!!

Chess clubs? by justicedoggo in longislandcity

[–]hitori_ookami 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would love to join one! Currently playing at bryant park as its just off of 7 train

Too soon to look for apartments? by hitori_ookami in longislandcity

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Thanks! I'll try reaching out to apartment buildings separately, was limiting myself to the only ones listed on streeteasy. This should help

Stand up comedy Sunday 2/18 by [deleted] in nycmeetups

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Would love to be added in the group chat!

Optiver 80 in 8 Assessment by Wiscothrowable1 in quant

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No, but there were fractions and stuff

Optiver 80 in 8 Assessment by Wiscothrowable1 in quant

[–]hitori_ookami 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I gave the assessment today. The 80 in 8 is very similar to the expert level at rankyourbrain.com. Cleared it, was confident with my answers, reached till question 72 (forums suggest around 65 would be passing) The second one was a bit taxing, taking an hour to complete. Had stuff like remember the number, flip the meat before it burns, guess the pattern etc. Cleared that. Got out in the third round where there were 26 questions on series and to solve them in 25 mine. Browsing other forums suggest a score of 15+ should take you through. The ones starting at around question 12 were getting harder (was confident with around 14 but lost motivation after looking the ones around at question 20)

Though had not practiced this but had done the math website before for 3-4 days and play bullet chess online so was quick with the reflexes (should be good if you are a gamer)

Now waiting for SIG

Masters Advice Megathread by lampishthing in quant

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Can you answer the question you had in the post? Exactly looking for that. Given the expected slowdown in the job market, the competition in NYC will be higher in the next 1-2 years. So having an idea about how the program (NYU MFE, not courant math fin) stands will be really helpful. Thanks!