I think both options work. Regarding internal mobility, it really depends on your performance. If you are a rock solid performer internal mobility should be pretty easy. In terms of exit opportunities I think readers may have better suggestions.

To add to that, I am in India and there are not many front office trading roles here.

I would soon be starting working as a derivatives pricing model validation quant in a BB IB. Could you please share the exit opportunities from this role and what career paths could lead me to a trading role at an investment bank. I have an engineering background. Should I go for a good B School after 2-3 years and then look out for those opportunities or is there a possibility of shifting from my current role to the trading role within the same firm. The firm advertises that it supports internal mobility but again I am not sure if that is true because I am yet to start working there.

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Lyn this is awesome!

I’d ask your boss, or a senior members in the team you get along with, to grab coffee. You can then express your thoughts and interest in learn more through the conversation.

I just joined as a junior trader on a trading desk at a boutique and at the moment I am quite lost as to how I can contribute or add value to the desk. My boss hasn’t really talked to me in terms of expectations, and responsibilities. There is no structured training period here and I feel very unguided. Besides shadowing traders and ask a few questions here and there, what is the best way to get up to speed and to feel more integrated into the team? It is pretty frustrating seeing how much you don’t know and unsure about where to get started.

Thanks so much.

Yes I’d probably go for GS given its reputation and network. Readers may have more to add.

I wanted to know about exit opportunities from prime brokerage. I have an offer from GS sec lending which is under prime brokerage, and I also have another offer from high yield credit trading at non-BB firm. Which path should I take if I envision myself to have an investor role later in my career? I am drawn to GS name value and internal transfers within division.

He probably doesn’t have too much time/experience training/dealing with interns. I’d approach him when he is in a “happy” mood and is “available” (i.e. not when he is stressed out about a trade) and ask if you can help him with any trades he’s working on, or perhaps help his team etc. Also ask him intelligent questions re. the markets. Yes shadowing him is important. If he still leaves you “hanging” then you may want to learn as much you can observing him, while striking up conversations with other team members so you can learn from them too