What are the toughest trading companies (prop firms or hedge funds) to get into ? Tough because of competition and screening, not because of availability in a small mom&pop hedge fund.
I'm a prospective trader, for example If I want to become a trader at SAC, how should I approach and wheres my starting point?
Know Stevie Cohen personally or prove yourself as a superb trader beforehand, get them to notice you and get invited. These are the only ways. They don't want you, you want them.
They have an office in Connecticut, but you can forget about getting an interview unless you have a very good track record. I believe this is a contact point for them, I'm not sure if it is still valid... S.A.C. Capital Advisors, LLC 777 Long Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06902 Telephone: (203) 614-2000 Good luck! PS. Alt Address: 72 Cummings Point Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
lol, yeah send snail mail, that'll definitely be read. SAC doesn't recruit independent traders. If you are a big trader at some fund / IB, then maybe. It's who you know. Definitely not a "send your resume and we'll think about having you" kinda place. If you have a reputation on wall street, then maybe they will seek you.