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Hi everybody, Actually I got an interview for the position of trader at GHFinancials. But I’m not really aware of the nature of the job and how the selection process is carried out. Is there anything like aptitudes and so on? Plz hel…

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Hi everybody,

Actually I got an interview for the position of trader at GHFinancials.
But I'm not really aware of the nature of the job and how the selection process is carried out.
Is there anything like aptitudes and so on?

Plz help

Regards,
Penarol

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Hi,i had been worked for the Shanghai office in China for about seven months. As i know, this job is like doing the buying and selling game all the time and try to make money from each trade. It means that you should stare at the computer screen and look for every opportunity. For example, if you buy a contract at the price 98.30, and you hold it until the price 98.35, then you sell it, you can make one tick(about 10 dollar) from this trade.
And i think to be good at this job, you should have the sense of how the market will gona to move and how others will gona to act.
The interview part was not difficult to me, there were several questions about your experience and also some math questions that need you act quickly.
Good luck!

Alice

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Got selected for Futures first. Can anyone please tell me how is work experience in derivatives looked at? Will this be of help if I want to apply for an MS in finance at a good university? Or for an MBA?

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Would really appreciate any pros and cons for this firm.

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dantekratos Says
Got selected for Futures first. Can anyone please tell me how is work experience in derivatives looked at? Will this be of help if I want to apply for an MS in finance at a good university? Or for an MBA?


First of all congrats dude..

I believe u shud join this firm only if u are capable of taking risk and if u wanna play safe , then stay away... I know 2-3 people who were kicked off from the company as well and now they are working for CL Patiala and Time. One of them had reached heights of bonus..

And dude how did u applied, i want to apply to this firm?
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First of all congrats dude..

I believe u shud join this firm only if u are capable of taking risk and if u wanna play safe , then stay away... I know 2-3 people who were kicked off from the company as well and now they are working for CL Patiala and Time. One of them had reached heights of bonus..

And dude how did u applied, i want to apply to this firm?


thanx man. I got selected thru campus placement (IIT Delhi). It's pretty high risk high reward that I know, but are there any options like hedge funds or i-banks after a couple of years, and is this a good exprience to have if I want to apply for Masters in finance. I am particularly in quant finance program at Stanford a couple of years down the line (If I have made enuf money in a couple of years to fund myself that is.):lookround:
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@dantecratos.... No second thoughts... Go for it... such opportunities dont come often...!

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dantekratos Says
thanx man. I got selected thru campus placement (IIT Delhi). It's pretty high risk high reward that I know, but are there any options like hedge funds or i-banks after a couple of years, and is this a good exprience to have if I want to apply for Masters in finance. I am particularly in quant finance program at Stanford a couple of years down the line (If I have made enuf money in a couple of years to fund myself that is.):lookround:


One of my seniors had offer from FF and IIMC pgdm. He chose IIMC. But if you feel you have it in you, then in terms of earnings you would give any associate level international i-banker a run for money in coupla years. The problem is it is not a job that would give you a lot of interaction with people. You would sit in front of computer, crunch numbers, place bets and make money. And in terms of prospects, if you can stay 2-3 years, you would have made enough money to self finance your MBA/MS.
Like others pointed out, go for it. I'd stick my neck out and say, if you are made for it, there is no other profession that can be more thrilling, intellectually stimulating or financially rewarding than derivatives finance. By the way, last year the highest bonus made by an FF trader in India was, guess what... 22 crore rupees in a year. :wow:
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One of my seniors had offer from FF and IIMC pgdm. He chose IIMC. But if you feel you have it in you, then in terms of earnings you would give any associate level international i-banker a run for money in coupla years. The problem is it is not a job that would give you a lot of interaction with people. You would sit in front of computer, crunch numbers, place bets and make money. And in terms of prospects, if you can stay 2-3 years, you would have made enough money to self finance your MBA/MS.
Like others pointed out, go for it. I'd stick my neck out and say, if you are made for it, there is no other profession that can be more thrilling, intellectually stimulating or financially rewarding than derivatives finance. By the way, last year the highest bonus made by an FF trader in India was, guess what... 22 crore rupees in a year. :wow:


Thanx Ankur. I forgot to tell you that I had an offer from FMS MBA FT. The only concern is I want to do higher studies in finance. From what I know, FMS is gr8 for marketing, not as good for finance.
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dantekratos Says
Thanx Ankur. I forgot to tell you that I had an offer from FMS MBA FT. The only concern is I want to do higher studies in finance. From what I know, FMS is gr8 for marketing, not as good for finance.


You are on the right track.

Get relevant work x as a trader.
Try to get in top 3 IIMs or if you have sufficient work x you can try for ivy league b schools in the west and can get into I bank
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dantekratos Says
thanx man. I got selected thru campus placement (IIT Delhi). It's pretty high risk high reward that I know, but are there any options like hedge funds or i-banks after a couple of years, and is this a good exprience to have if I want to apply for Masters in finance. I am particularly in quant finance program at Stanford a couple of years down the line (If I have made enuf money in a couple of years to fund myself that is.):lookround:


Go for it then....All the best:)
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Hi Puys,

I want to work for this firm.I already have a work-experience of 2.75 years in IT but i want to join this firm as i want to get into the finance particularly invesment ...I am also thinking of getting into a good B-school in the west and ISB in india..So it will help me in long time.I want to have an experience of atleast 2 more years and that too only in finance ..And i am searching for such options desperately.
Please suggest ! i am good at Quants and have some knowledge of finance and thinking of doing CFA in near future (most probably Dec.2010 exam)

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how can i apply to this firm.. plz let me know.. i want to get into this firm.. as i m really interested in it..

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@ vivek and shagils

Visit their website to gather info about careers. But I guess it is easier to get placed thru campus. I've heard a few people geting off campus offers thru a test they conduct every 5-6 months. You'd need to enquire about that though.

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Hi,

Is anyone taking the Futures First interview in Gandhinagar on 10th may?

Do let me know.

Cheers,
Sandeep
09820143354

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Hi,

Did anyone took Future First interview?

Also kindly share about the interview and the result details.

NOTE: Kindly PM me if you want to share or know more if you attended the interview.

Cheers,
Sandeep

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Hope you guys are already on Linkedin. There are a zillion FF traders there.

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hi! guys

thanks for the info..im really interested to join a prop trading firm, are there more such firms like Futures First in india?

thanks

bimal

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hi! guys

thanks for the info..im really interested to join a prop trading firm, are there more such firms like Futures First in india?

thanks

bimal

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