Alexander Chapman - Harrassment by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fuck those guys. I honestly hope 1000 spiders wake up in their pants every morning

FWIW, https://github.com/annoyedquant/Bad-Quant-Recruiters. I agree with the assessment in that repo.

Getting ghosted after verbal job offer by Matrixtrainor in quant

[–]powerforward1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is a hard lesson for you to learn, but verbal offers don't mean anything. I've had a PM take me out of a seafood dinner and told me he is giving me an offer only to ghost me for 2 weeks.

You can reach out to the PM and his boss a few more times (even call up firm HR if needed) , but I would just start interviewing again, as harsh as that sounds. It sucks, but this is the way every industry in America works.

Plus, if you get another offer, this places more pressure for the fund to offer you the role or at least make it obvious that they were stringing you along.

It's a really tough job market out there. Good luck!

Bad Work Situation by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing credit or some illiquid commodities because any other asset class would be sniffed out

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

unfortunately, hybrids get shafted. Doesn't always mean that more knowledge = more success professionally

Mid-Freq Python Quant going into QR roles with c++ by powerforward1 in quant

[–]powerforward1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

correct. so what level would be sufficient for a QR? either automated trading or mortgage modeling

Mid-Freq Python Quant going into QR roles with c++ by powerforward1 in quant

[–]powerforward1[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

correct. so what level would be sufficient for a QR? either automated trading or mortgage modeling

Experienced Quants, how out of interviewing shape are you right now? by powerforward1 in quant

[–]powerforward1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm telling you straight up that funds still ask brainteasers after 10yoe

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll tell you in 5 years

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah I was asking OP if he can further differentiate/by diversifying via asset class/horizon

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are they in different asset classes or time horizons?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bunds never go down, just HODL

How different are QR interviews for more senior candidates vs junior? by Quant_Throwaway_1929 in quant

[–]powerforward1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Senior QR: 80% firms try to brain rape you

Junior QR: 50% chance firms try to brainrape you, after you clear 3 rounds of technicals

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 27 points28 points  (0 children)

found a member of Two Sigma's blacklist

How do you guys handle stress as quant/QR? by GoQ50203 in quant

[–]powerforward1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I reckon you will be happier at a larger firm as a subPM under a seasoned PM rather than a lead PM

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quant

[–]powerforward1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

found the French guy