What profession is for me?

[poker1O1]

I'm a Junior Finance major, and currently intend to land a job as a financial analyst. here's some things:
1) the banking industry is boring
2) I don't want to talk to clients all day every day
3) I love math, specifically analyzing and solving equations
4) I love the stock market, specifically options

I have taken some pretty in depth classes regarding pricing of options and the likes, and thoroughly enjoy it. Also, many of you will say that it's common for graduates to change their mind soon, but let's assume that I won't. So, given the above criteria, what is a great job for me? Is a financial analyst in line? Something within a mutual fund? hedge fund? I'm relatively unfamiliar with the specifics of these jobs, and realize that their job descriptions can be vague. But given the criteria, I was hoping to find something more specific. Also, for those professions where you are likely to burn out quickly, I handle that type of pressure well and would encourage it. Thanks for any help, did I forget anything?

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quantitative research at an ibank or hedge fund.

[ColdCaller]

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quantitative research at an ibank or hedge fund.

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Hoo boy, enjoy that. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[hapaboii]

gonna need a quant phd + excellent programming skills for that

he likes options, so why not stick with that and become an options MM or prop trader?

[Paluka]

This one is pretty simple. You should try to get a job as a derivatives trader.

[inspir3d]

yes. u should be come a derivatives trader or a derivatives analyst

[poker1O1]

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he likes options, so why not stick with that and become an options MM or prop trader?

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yes. u should be come a derivatives trader or a derivatives analyst

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Thanks for the replies guys. I think I would prefer to work in an office as opposed to the floor. Where can I find good information about derivatives analyst and options MM. I couldn't find anything at bls.gov .

[edtost]

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gonna need a quant phd + excellent programming skills for that

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not necessarily, a few are startng to recruit undergrads these days; goldman, citigroup, d e shaw, citadel and amaranth all had on-campus interviews at my school this year for quantitative positions.