Good to get first experience in finance, below market pay
Good to get first experience in finance, below market pay
Good to acquire first experience in finance, as they hire everyone:
- Smart traders
- Young people
Good work-life balance.
Very low financial market pay.
Crappy lunch.
Favoritism of Dutch.
Very strict non-compete.
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