Based on 6 surveyed graduates working at SIG Trading. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.6
Based on 6 reviews
Pros & Cons
Friendly and supportive atmosphere. Lots of interesting work.
Linking trading to poker and game theory, and understanding how to gain an edge on your opponent.
The best part of the company is the extensive training program in mock trading and poker, and the opportunity to work overseas in USA.
Intellectually stimulating culture, very performance based. Very good education for new employees. Decent hours and good remuneration + benefits.
There is always more work that can only be done in the office. 45hr/week expected.
First 12 months is essentially a continuous testing/hazing period.
What Insiders Say
5.8
Career Prospects
5.8
Career Prospects
Basically you just come in as an assistant and try to make trader. Once you make trader, that's pretty much as high as you need to go. Can be a desk lead etc. if you want to after maybe 8 years.
Day tasks 8am - 4pm - includes running reports, entering data, monitoring systems, writing and maintaining codes. Education one to two evenings per week from 4pm - 6.30pm and includes lectures and probabilistic/logic games.
Thorough assessment of abilities in multiple aspects. Multiple rounds of phone interviews, followed by an on-site interview.
Mathematics, statistics, basic game theory, options.
Know your fundamentals and don't claim to know something you don't.
Early career salaries are very high and bonuses are performance based
Breakfast and lunch provided, gym, taxi home if at work late, sport games tickets, restaurant discounts.
Lots of hours in the first year then it steps down. Normal hours are 8.00am-5.00pm. In the first year you also do 5.00pm - 7.00pm for training. Some study is also required outside of work hours.