Week 1 – Master the Fundamentals Start with the core concepts: what is a bond, an option, a swap, how do traders/market makers make money. Use resources like Heard on the Street + watch S&T desk explainers on YouTube. Book : Options futures and others derivatives. Your goal: be able to explain how an option or interest rate swap works in under 60 seconds. — Week 2 – Understand the Greeks + Market Scenarios Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta — know what they are and how a trader hedges them. Practice answering: “What happens to your book if volatility increases?” Bonus: Follow daily macro news (CPI, rate decisions, etc.) and think like a trader. — Week 3 – Mock Interviews + Product Deep Dive Pick a product per day (e.g., equity options, FX forwards, credit default swaps). Do mock interviews — with friends or AI — and explain the P&L mechanics. Review past S&T interview Q&A guides, especially brainteasers and market views. — Week 4 – Polish Your Pitch + Market View Be ready to pitch a trad...