Doesn't look like 2Sigma, Citadel, or Jane St have offices in Tokyo, but I'd guess with it being a big finance hub there should be some similar opportunities there. Looking for high comp opportunities since Tokyo software eng pays much less than SF market.
Do you enjoy working 12 hour days and weekends?
No :( those companies seem to have decent WLB in the US though
Citadel doesn't for anyone, from what I've heard. Two Sigma does, at least for devs. Not sure about Jane Street
Goldman Sachs has a huge office there, I hear they pay well. Indeed also has an office in Tokyo and pays 30-40% above market for the right talent.
Hm haven't heard about any other engineer roles at GS but I'll check it out. Indeed is prob the the company that I've heard the best things about regarding comp. Still seems tricky to break $200k in Tokyo with <10 YOE
200k is not that hard, especially from the 3rd year once LTIPs kick in.
If I recall correctly, Point72 hires out there. I could be mistaken.
If you can get a book and be responsible for good PnL, pay anywhere on the street is amazing,
And how would one pull that off?
You would most likely have to come up with a trading idea that doesn't compete with your team (and perhaps other teams) and be the right person to make it happen. In the end, it's a very political process. You have to think about how giving you this PnL opportunity affects the rest of the troupe. If it's a win for your management, and it won't cause anyone they care about to leave, you have a shot. Doing important work and having your own leverage helps a good deal.
Another single white guy with an Asian fetish?
do you love anime