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What are the pros and cons for new learner
I feel like my quant is not great

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Hi guys, I am into wholesale banking and my last tryst with statistics was during my MBA. It would be really great if some one can guide me as to where should I start again. My area of interest is Risk and Portfolio Management. 

I am really stuck. Genuine advise needed. 

Thanks

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Hey people of Grapevine,

I have an MBA in finance and I'm currently working as a QA data analyst at Wells Fargo.
I have a previous 1 year 3 months workex as an Android developer in a startup company (I'm a CS undergrad).

The current role I'm working in requires coding in python to automate Excel files we get to check certain data standards for compliance and validate Excel files based on some standards. Mostly even manual validation of excel files. 

I want to switch my job to work in good ML projects with finance as my domain, for this I have made a strategy:
1. Get a FRM level 1 certification (for the CV to get shortlisted)
2. Learn ML on Kaggle and solve problem sets as a way to prepare for the interviews of ML roles.
3. I'm considering to get an FDP certification as well. (https://fdpinstitute.org/Curriculum-Overview)

My concerns now are:
1. Is the above a valid startegy to crack a fin ML role? (please suggest if anything better)
2. Is FDP a good certification (I know it's not much heard of, but the curriculum is good)
3. What kind of companies and roles can I apply for if add these CV points and if I can get skilled in the above? 

Please do give me your inputs. Any kind of suggestions are appreciated.

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Always wondered what does the work comprise exactly? Does one do maths all day or little coding with maths? Are the high paying jobs really that stressful? If we are looking to switch from SDE to quant roles, what to focus on? 
TIA.

P.S. From the OAs of some high-end quant roles it seems that they really get into the nitry gritty of a language like C++ and focus on lots of maths, and not much DSA. Do correct me if am wrong.

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I got selected as an Quant intern in one of the trading companies. I will be joining them in June, so what are some topics I should go through before joining so that things will become somewhat easier for me.
If you can share some resources it would be really helpful.

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Can anyone tell me how quant roles are like in India (Trading & Research)? Wlb, perks, roles etc

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I transitioned from a data analyst to python and R developer in credit risk model development .  
Does that make me a Quant Developer? 
If not!  how can I transition into that?

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Is there a way to get hired as quant developer after 2 yoe in basic Java microservices? What should I get good at to stand out for quant companies?

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I know desk analyst from top 3 NITS have base of 18L , heard the same was about 24L for top 7 IITs. But these are for smallers firms like iRageCapital, Parker Wright. 

Read in news that firms like gavitron is paying 60L base, while this season Jane street took few students from IITK for 4cr in hong kong region. 

What about midsize firms like squarepoint capital, madison cube ?

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Hey everyone, happy to answer any questions around Data Science/ML/AI and making a career within it

A brief about me, I work currently as a Sr. ML Engineer at an Indian unicorn startup 
I graduated 5+ years ago and have since worked as a Data Scientist / ML Engineer at an ecommerce company and social media company. My designations have changed based on the industry requirements and work too changed based on that.

Would love to take questions on what it means to be an ML Engineer, my early learnings from a career in data science, and thoughts on AI.

Look forward to all questions :)

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I recently came across some articles.

https://medium.com/@srikanthp2019/the-intentionally-hidden-truths-of-iim-calcutta-3fc36cfd7e30

https://www.reddit.com/r/CATpreparation/s/JZm34iaRt2

Does ragging of such scale where the seniors time and again disrespect the juniors and humiliate them really happens at top B-Schools( i m talking about IIM A,B,C,L,K,I, FMS, XLRI etc) l.

I am from one of an old IIT and haven't faced any ragging or harrasment from seniors over here apart from the freshers party where the seniors themselves told that if you are not comfortable then you can leave. Not one incident after that. Instead it has been a total opposite scenario and the seniors are too helpful here in a variety of ways. I have friends in IIT Bombay, Kanpur and Delhi and they too told me the same thing.

I was very surprised and astonished when I found out that kids age 18 years old aren't engaged in ragging at IITs but adults age 23 years+ doing their MBAs are doing the same at IIMs.

PS: I plan to pursue an MBA from an IIM in the future but such incidents are a big turn off for me hence I wanted to know the reality.

Ragging at Indian B schools.

Was analysing my trades over the last 3 years to understand my best and worst trades ever, then coupled that with my "Trade Diary" to see what were the difference of thoughts between both trades. 

I was levered heavily on these F&O trades by holding a margin position. Made ~73k that day with a Capital at Risk/Trade under 25k at all times.

I have since left F&O, I have found better use of my time elsewhere and taxation on F&O income is not worth it anymore to me. 

What about you all? Any trades/lessons to share for all of us?

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I want to start to invest in small cap funds. After eliminating multiple funds, I have come down to these 2. 
Since Nippon has stopped lumpsum investment, I will be investing through SIP and keeping lumpsum to put when small cap become less overvalued.
Not able to decide which one to invest in as many are planning to exit from Axis one.

Need opinion as after analysis, they both share similar risk (in comparison to Quant).

Axis Small Cap vs Nippon Small Cap

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I am looking to upskill in different aspects of PM. 
Looking for feedback if anyone has tried-
1. Reforge
2. Exponent
3. Bijan exercises (product management exercises dot com
4. Shreyas videos

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