Anyone here work for Cantor Fitzgerald, brokers in London..?

thanks.

James

I don't, but I talk to them every day re currency derivatives, u want some dirt on em? LOL
C

Hi.

:D.. I've got an interview there next week and wanted to try and find out what they're like to work for, etc..;)..

Any info much appreciated..!

James..

i speak to them on a daily basis too, they are one of five brokers i deal with . I guess its like anywhere if you work on a good desk with a good bunch of people you will enjoy .

Are you going to be a scumbag broker ;) ? It seems to be kinda like being on a rugby team road trip every day at the office, very male bonded jokey back slapping etc - I deal with the currency derivative guys, maybe some other more highbrow products have a different approach though...LOL
You have to be a good liar, and be able to deal with arrogant traders swearing at you, dropping you on prices when they've messed up, and generally be able to deal with big-mouthed individuals. Busines relationships are very important....you earn a set amount of money on each transaction u churn through, so entertainment can be a big part of the job. Some of the guys I talk to go out and drink heavily on business 4 times a week, so thats drink till 11pm minimum, and in the office the next morning at 7am, having to be polite and cheerful to scumbag arrogant traders again LOL - I couldn't do it!
Pay can be fantastic of course, but make sure u r good enough to retire young!
When I first came down to the city at 19 I loved the life of a banker though, made no money, but ate at the best restaurants 2 or 3 times a week with lovely brokers paying all the bills :D
Now I go out once a month, I'm too damn old LOL (and bitter and twisted, so u shud ignore everything I just wrote ;) )
Chuck

LOL.. Bad afternoon...:)..

No i'll be based in the back office of some sort, so you still get the arrogant twats but without the money....:( well we'll se on tuesday anyway..

I used to get largered on exspense a/c's it was great a mate was a trader for a money broker.. mmmmm.... free beer...:D:D

J

J

Are you aware that they lost pretty much their entire NY staff on Sept 11th - they were at the top of one of the WTC towers.