Recent content by kendran

well it is definitely not the case that the CEO gets the most. take e.g. Joe Ackermann who wasn't even in the top 10 earners at DB over the last years. traders get a % pnl so their bonuses are somewhat uncapped...

thanks roohif. can you think of 2 or 3 guys who you hired and who didn't survive the first months. why specifically did you let them go?

it is clear to me that as a trader you earn lots of money if you are successful, be it in a bank or at a prop trader/market maker. the other thing is how many people that start out as a trader are actually successful. @ roohif: we can read in several posts here how selective tibra is in hiring...

au959, do you also have an opinion about IMC? I have an offer from them. During the interviews they made a very good impression and put a lot of emphasize on their technological leadership and their success.

hi, I have an offer from IMC which also is a prop trader / market maker like tibra or optiver, and I'm just right now thinking about all the questions you asked in your post! I have the same concerns regarding future career perspectives and would be very grateful if someone could answer some...