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rareliquid

A series of interviews that aims to level the playing field for those interested in business careers. Learn more at www.youtube.com/@rareliquid.

  1. 2 NOV

    #32 Annanay (Flow Traders, Tower Research, YC) | Quant Trading, HFT

    👇Annanay👇 ► Twitter: https://x.com/a_kapila_ ► QFEX: https://x.com/TradeQFEX 🧑‍🏫Columbia & Wall Street Prep AI Certificate Program🧑‍🏫 ► Use code RARELIQUID for up to $500 OFF ► https://secure.enroll.columbia.wallstreetprep.com/referral/VsWSdAX1/s2yqD1GUkwps4u5h 🚀My 1-1 Banking Mentorship Program🚀 ► Work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome 00:01:40 – Annanay's Background & Cambridge 00:04:09 – Preparing for HFT Interviews 00:05:33 – Brain Teaser Resources & Pressure 00:06:27 – Competitiveness in Trading Internships 00:07:46 – Value Creation in HFT 00:10:50 – Day in the Life of a Quant Trader 00:13:55 – Systematic vs. Tactical Work 00:15:20 – Best/Worst Trades (Crypto Examples) 00:18:30 – Risk Controls & Volatility 00:21:09 – Retail Investing Advice 00:23:10 – Personal Investing Strategies 00:24:20 – Tools & Dashboards for Trading 00:27:20 – Building Statistical Models 00:30:13 – Required Skills (Coding, Stats) 00:32:57 – Handling Black Swan Events 00:36:28 – Trading Glitches & Blowups 00:39:00 – Deploying New Strategies 00:41:48 – Sources of Edge in HFT 00:44:36 – HFT vs. Fundamental Investing 00:47:47 – AI's Role in Trading & Finance 00:51:34 – Compensation Structure 00:56:58 – Leaving Trading for QFEX 00:59:30 – Y Combinator Application Process 01:02:06 – What is QFEX? (24/7 Exchange) 01:06:41 – 24/7 Trading Mechanics 01:07:02 – Trading vs. Entrepreneurship 01:09:06 – Lessons from Trading for Startups 01:13:09 – Fundraising Tips 01:15:07 – VC Priorities at Seed Stage 01:19:25 – 5-10 Year Vision for QFEX 01:22:07 – Closing & Outro 📱Interact With Me📱 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/ ► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com

    1h 23m
  2. 24 SEPT

    #31 Marek (Evercore) | Investment Banking, Private Equity

    In this episode, I chat with Marek about his journey from studying finance at the University of Florida (MSF) to landing an analyst role at Evercore and transitioning into private equity. Marek shares practical insights on breaking in from a non-target school and as an international student – plus a candid look at Evercore’s recruiting process and culture.  👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊 ►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off! ►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/ 🚀The Banking Accelerator🚀 ► Apply to work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:09 – Marek's Background 00:03:23 – Non-Target School Banking Recruiting Advice 00:08:36 – Recommended Interview Prep Resources 00:11:20 – Evercore Recruiting Process Overview 00:17:24 – Hard Technicals and Interview Advice 00:26:01 – Tips for International Students 00:30:46 – Networking Advice for Non-Target Students 00:35:32 – Inside Look Into Evercore Recruiting 00:44:21 – Qualities of Top Candidates 00:46:33 – Answering "Why Evercore?" 00:55:22 – Final Advice 00:58:33 – Outro ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📱Interact With Me📱 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rareliquid ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/ ► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com 🔎Disclaimer🔎 Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

    59 min
  3. 7 MAY

    #30 - Josh (Bain) | Management Consulting

    In this episode, I chat with Josh about his journey from studying industrial engineering and business at Lehigh University to becoming a consultant at Bain & Company. Josh shares valuable insights into the recruiting process, the nature of consulting work, and the skills needed to succeed in the industry. 👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊 ►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off! ►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/ 🚀rareliquid Career Resources🚀 ► How to get into investment banking - https://skool.com/rareliquid/ ► How to get into MBA - https://liquidmba.com/ 🧑‍🎓Recruiting Resources👩‍🎓 ► The Resume That Got Me Into JPM - https://rareliquidcareers.com/ ► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!) -  https://gv142.isrefer.com/go/rliquid/rareliquid/ ► Target Test Prep (Use code RARELIQUID15 for 15% OFF!) - https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:40 – Guest Introduction & Early Life 00:05:34 – Discovering Consulting 00:05:34 – Case Competition Experience 00:07:23 – Recruiting Process for Consulting 00:07:23 – Consulting Club Conference 00:08:34 – Recruitment Preparation 00:10:14 – Tips for Case Interviews 00:11:59 – Recruitment Process Details 00:13:46 – Training at Bain 00:23:34 – Cultural Fit at Bain 00:43:59 – Most Effective Feedback 00:45:39 – Hardest Parts of the Job 00:47:07 – Practical Tips for New Consultants 01:06:58 – Significant Lessons from Wharton 01:08:01 – Internship at Duckhorn Portfolio 01:09:24 – Surprising Aspects of Business School 01:10:26 – Alternative Career Path 01:11:08 – Important Mentor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📱Interact With Me📱 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rareliquid ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/ ► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com 🔎Disclaimer🔎 Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

    1h 15m
  4. 5 MAY

    #29 - Amanda (McKinsey, Kirkland) |Management Consulting

    In this episode, I chat with Amanda about her journey from Penn to McKinsey and back to Penn for her MBA and JD, as well as her current role at Kirkland where she leverages her consulting expertise to navigate the complexities of restructuring and law. 👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊 ►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off! ►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/ 🚀rareliquid Career Resources🚀 ► How to get into investment banking - https://skool.com/rareliquid/ ► How to get into MBA - https://liquidmba.com/ 🧑‍🎓Recruiting Resources👩‍🎓 ► The Resume That Got Me Into JPM - https://rareliquidcareers.com/ ► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!) -  https://gv142.isrefer.com/go/rliquid/rareliquid/ ► Target Test Prep (Use code RARELIQUID15 for 15% OFF!) - https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:55 – Early Life & Academics 00:02:51 – Undergrad & Career Shift 00:05:22 – Consulting Recruitment & Case Prep 00:12:45 – Interview & McKinsey Offer 00:20:23 – Tough Interview Questions 00:29:09 – Customizing Case Frameworks 00:36:05 – Data Analysis & Quant Tips 00:40:55 – Consulting Culture & Fit 00:59:26 – Key Consulting Case Studies 01:22:03 – Transition to Law 01:25:16 – Cravath Internship 01:28:59 – Kirkland & Restructuring Focus 01:32:27 – Relationship Building & Career Advice 01:36:26 – Final Reflections ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📱Interact With Me📱 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rareliquid ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/ ► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com 🔎Disclaimer🔎 Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

    1h 40m

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A series of interviews that aims to level the playing field for those interested in business careers. Learn more at www.youtube.com/@rareliquid.