My background is in mortgages (underwriting and originating). I'm now looking into possibly becoming a Mortgage Trader. I just interviewed for a spot and I think I will have an offer soon. For someone with no direct experience as a trader, starting out as a junior trader for the company, what should my salary expectations be? This will be with a major financial services firm. My beginning duties will be allocations, position reports, ad-hoc reports, confirm trades, etc. for the trading desk. Thank you
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