Hey Everyone,
I'm extremely passionate about trading—particularly in rates and options—and I aspire to become a trader some day.
Some Background Info about me:
I'm currently a second year Economics Major and Data Science Minor at an EMEA University ( Top 2 In my country ). I have a 91/100 GPA.
My statistics and economics courses have pretty high grades unlike my 2 calculus courses that i finished with a 68 and a 75. ( we do not have any linear algebra courses available )
I have some experience working with python but i wont say im amazing at it.
I also work part time at a local bank as a risk analyst for OTC Derivatives.
Recently, I've been thinking about applying to a Quant Finance/ Financial Engineering program, but I am unsure whether i meet the requirements in order to do so.
I also plan to take the gmat in the following months.
Would it be better to pursue a traditional finance degree and break into trading that way, or should I push forward with the quant route and work on filling any gaps in my skill set?
I’d really appreciate any insights or advice.
