Try hull for derivatives: Options, Futures and Other Derivatives: Amazon.co.uk: John Hull: Books (also covers risk)
Valdez for an intro: An Introduction to Global Financial Markets: Amazon.co.uk: Stephen Valdez, Philip Molyneux: Books
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostPS I always liked Hull myself
Someone who wants to understand front office is best off getting an excellent grasp of compound interest and probability.
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Originally posted by Jeebo72 View PostYip, but its a crap life. Most of the guys there are an IR35 time bomb too. None are "own business" they all do what they are told, that's the way it is. And many have been there for 3, 4, 5 + years. If HMRC want to hurt contractors they should just visit the IBs.
Personally I'm now getting IB rates outside of IB and couldn't be happer!
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostThey are basically psychopaths who gamble.
The 1% are the very best destroyers of*wealth the world has ever seen | George Monbiot | Comment is free | The Guardian
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Originally posted by oversteer View PostI'd like to know a bit more detail on how the "customers" do their work..
The 1% are the very best destroyers of wealth the world has ever seen | George Monbiot | Comment is free | The Guardian
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I am working at a supplier to various banks. Basically they do outsourced software for monitoring trades, risk and controlling trading platforms. I'd like to know a bit more detail on how the "customers" do their work..
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Originally posted by russell View PostI worked in banking in my last contract but found it boring and full of characters I would prefer not to spent a large part of my waking life around. Much happier with current contract outside banking.
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Originally posted by Jeebo72 View PostYip, but its a crap life. Most of the guys there are an IR35 time bomb too. None are "own business" they all do what they are told, that's the way it is. And many have been there for 3, 4, 5 + years. If HMRC want to hurt contractors they should just visit the IBs.
Personally I'm now getting IB rates outside of IB and couldn't be happer!
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Originally posted by russell View PostWhich area are you in fixed income, derivatives etc? Best to focus on one area and become a Guru, then the £$ will follow. (So I'm told)
Personally I'm now getting IB rates outside of IB and couldn't be happer!
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Originally posted by oversteer View PostSpecifically front-office (risk etc) but with a broader scope i.e. explaining some of the basics too
Any recommendations?
Been working here a while but need to learn more
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Originally posted by oversteer View PostSpecifically front-office (risk etc) but with a broader scope i.e. explaining some of the basics too
Any recommendations?
Been working here a while but need to learn more
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Books on banking
Specifically front-office (risk etc) but with a broader scope i.e. explaining some of the basics too
Any recommendations?
Been working here a while but need to learn moreTags: None
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