Day in the Life of a Wall Street Analyst (WFH Edition)

Hey guys, welcome to the channel! My name is Aaron Yao and I work as a market risk analyst for a large investment bank in NYC - basically, I help manage the risk for a fixed income (bonds) trading desk. Because of the ongoing pandemic, we've been on a hybrid schedule working some days in the office and some days from home so I thought it'd be interesting to give you guys a glimpse into a day in my life working from home as a risk analyst for a Wall Street bank. I'll also probably be making a day in the life working in the city as well as subscribe to the channel if you're interested in that!
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[@andrewlillys3486]

Alright now let’s hear your long positions for these current market conditions

[@aaron_yao]

It's a bloodbath but buying on the way down haha. Might do a portfolio video in the future!

[@scrappychildhood6633]

Short market

[@anasyusuf1607]

Hey Keep it coming, love how youre creating content, your doing the right thing.

[@aaron_yao]

Thank you brother 🙏

[@mlbmachine99]

Just stumbled upon your channel. The content is nicely shot and framed, and your voiceover is just the right touch. New subscriber here.

[@aaron_yao]

Hey Chris! Welcome to the channel and thanks for the support! 🙏

[@namede6210]

Great video! Glad to see what other analyst's lifestyle is like. I'm a financial analyst, currently still WFH and our routine is very much similar, but your job scope seems to be so much more interesting which makes me eager to request to move into another department which does market analytical stuffs lol.

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks! Glad I was able to provide some insight!

[@Hopp433]

Hey man, great video! Thanks for an insight into a day in the life.

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks a lot man!

[@OJ-vr2dz]

Such relaxed vibes man, cracking content

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!

[@yeouidoboy]

Thanks Aaron! I always wondered what it's like to live in NYC as a Wall Street analyst :)

[@icreate1583]

Thanks for this video, inspiring.

[@Rob_Lerch]

Loved the video Aaron. Think drinking water before coffee in the AM is a great idea too.

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks for the support!

[@conormaynard4935]

Heard someone say the best season for a fin.ancial breakthrough is now, especially with inflation running at a four-decade high. I have approximately $550k stagnant in my port_folio that needs growth. What is the best way to take advantage of this downturn?

[@heatherkay4982]

That's right! Downturns provides plenty of opportunities for regular people to build wealth from the scratch. However, you may need to get some professional advice from an invest-ment planner if you need an aggressive return.

[@christianmark3244]

Recessions are where millionaires are created. After my portfolio_took a big hit in April, I was forced to employ the service of an investment analyst who has not only accrued a profit of $280k for me since then but has also taught me how.

[@Adamwayne736]

Please can you leave the info of your invstment analyst here? I overheard someone talking about how a couple made $200k during this red season. I need such luck lol

[@lawsondarius8821]

Do you trade on your own?

[@christianmark3244]

@@lawsondarius8821 Am trading with expert Linda Robert, a regulated broker in the US.

[@seanfisher7352]

Good vid, I'm about to start a new position as a market risk analyst so found this very interesting.

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks! Glad I was able to provide some insight and good luck in your new role!

[@hailo1884]

hey man, great job on the video, i'm a market analyst too and is funny to find how our lives coincide not just work wise but also life style, for example, i too try not to wake up my gf first thing in the morning, have ham sandwich for lunch, doing (almost) the same ab workout after dinner and diy my protein shake afterwards and do like half hour reading before bed. and i read Ray Dalio's Principles before covid and read his Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crisis last year. I now wonder if my colleagues have the exact life styles now lmao

[@aaron_yao]

That's crazy - when I read this, I thought you were kidding still not entirely sure you're not 😂. I recently got Dalio's The Changing World Order book for my bday - looking forward to starting it!

[@jennyhe]

love this video!! i am planning to study finance next year in uni :D

[@aaron_yao]

Thank you!! Best of luck in your studies!

[@IScorpionx]

you better cook for your bf

[@patrickwmckenzie]

Great video, Aaron!

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks man!

[@nguyentaivi]

I think the first attraction was the background music. Thanks for sharing the video 🙏

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@gladishor7950]

nice vid! I'll be starting as a trainee on the sales and trading floor at one of the IB !! This probably gonna be me soon, etc reaching office at 6-7ams for meetings😂😂😂

[@aaron_yao]

Haha yeah early starts but thankfully haven't had any super late nights. Good luck at your new job and congrats!

[@Enrari]

This inspired me, as a solo trader on my journey i appreciate the insight

[@aaron_yao]

I'm glad, best of luck to you!

[@nicolaserazoarias7797]

I’m reading the same book dude. Well done with the video 👍

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks man!

[@kaiacrisp]

awesome video! thanks for the insight :)

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks a lot! Glad it could be useful :D

[@emacro65]

Sensible to get the job in risk management at a big bank. Easier to get in... then a good stepping stone to bigger things. Well done!

[@maxthevalue8893]

Nice to see a working from home perspective of a wall street analyst. Brad Owen makes awesome poker content lol.

[@aaron_yao]

Appreciate it man! And Brad Owen is the goat 😤

[@markprocheska7302]

Who doesn't love some Brad Owen when eating lunch! :)

[@aaron_yao]

😉

[@chrisfaron]

Great video Aaron, I WFH in digital marketing in the UK, I love not having to commute but miss the vibe of the office, what about you? I also read to help sleeping, it really works!

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks a lot! We've actually returned to a hybrid schedule so having the blend of both is definitely the ideal balance for me!

[@jvb8035]

Chris ca help me get a job in digital marketing in uk in ur sane company

[@saul1629]

Great vid man

[@aaron_yao]

Appreciate it bro!

[@xBosz897]

The chocolate protein + banana combo is truly elite

[@Oeduardoalbrecht]

Cool video! Keep it up!

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks for the support Eduardo!

[@kj0619]

Thanks for sharing this. btw, what is the music played background? I love it and want to get it .

[@aaron_yao]

I honestly don't remember the exact song I used for the video 😅 but its probably a song by Jobii or Lukrembo - they make good chill beats

[@4444san1]

Really interesting watch! Even i have received an offer for being a risk analyst this summer.What technologies would you recommen which come in handy for the job?

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks! Congrats on your offer! The tools I use are all provided by the company but I use Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau a lot for data consolidation, visualization, and presentations.

[@danila.shevchenko]

Great!

[@inmotion9396]

Im peeping the polar seltzer! I drink 2 liters of polar a day lol cant go without it.

[@aaron_yao]

😂 it is quite addicting

[@scooby7877]

I learned recently you can do futures on bonds, pretty cool

[@muskduh]

Thanks for the video

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks for watching!

[@cocomarineblu993]

Omg I’m 1 minute in and I love your commentary about not waking up your gf and the water drinking Ferrari guy.

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks! glad you picked up on that joke 😂

[@conorrichard9829]

Love your grind, is having a car in the city worth or do you usually walk/bus to the gym?

[@aaron_yao]

I actually live outside the city and I commute in for work so the gym is attached to my apartment complex! Really convenient

[@JK-ry6qm]

Nice insights, keep it up!

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks Julius!

[@danielstellwag3081]

What specific insights do you enjoy, your comment is quite short and does not provide the adequate details for your viewers of comments

[@JK-ry6qm]

@@danielstellwag3081 chill mate

[@jorgerivera198]

Love the video man! Random question, those eggs are powdered? Or regular? Look like hotel style good! New suscriber 💪🏽

[@aaron_yao]

Thank you for the support and welcome to the channel! And they should be regular haha

[@Zarush2686]

Great video! Currently an IBD analyst and my routine is very similar. 💪 How long do you typically read for before falling asleep?

[@aaron_yao]

Thank you! I try to get about 30 min of reading in :D

[@GrandmaSkillz]

"I was working on this excel spreadsheet"

[@MrNedinator]

Brad Owen worked his way into my suggestions years ago and i've been stuck watching him since lmao

[@aaron_yao]

Haha the KZbin algorithm strikes again

[@wolfn.206]

Awesome video, I'm currently a honor role PSU finance major and econ minor, looking to get into something finance wise. Top choices are FP&A, equity research junior, and your particular job which is risk analyst. I have a question for you, during your daily job do you also recommend price targets or for example maybe further illustrate financial research that encourages the other members of your team to invest into that stock as part of your risk analyst position ? Also I know this is a very newbie question here but what certs helped ? CFA ?

[@aaron_yao]

What you're describing sounds more like the job of the Research team - they will be the ones to provide market color for the purpose of informing trading decisions. And for my particular job, no certifications are necessary but for equity research, a CFA would definitely help.

[@wolfn.206]

@@aaron_yao Thanks I appreciate it. Looking forward to being like you someday. Do you aim for a FRM ? As a risk analyst, well I saw on some of your vids you moved to something even bigger ! then that so I mean congrats.

[@Josh.Carnes]

Do you go to your apartment gym or a nearby one? My biggest fear is not being able to workout once getting a real job. My internship allows me to be done before 5pm so I have plenty of time to go and still be in bed by 11pm.

[@aaron_yao]

When I recorded this video I had a gym in my apartment building but I have since moved to NYC so I've been going to a local gym. If your hours don't deviate too much from your internship, I'm sure you'll still be able to make it to the gym. I know many people that have much longer work days than me and they are still able to consistently work out.

[@williamsatterfield2852]

If your really for self improvement then follow up on the many things (your missing out on with lack of optimization) with your workout/morning routine.

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks for the feedback! Any suggestions on how I can optimize?

[@williamsatterfield2852]

@@aaron_yao Gotchu bro but how about this, I’ll give you 40 solid workout/communication/work/studying facts I’ve accumulated for efficiency and improvement based on science to have a 30 minute discord call where we can talk about some analytical methods

[@DARKNIGHTMM]

Where did you go to school? What is your major? How did you network to work on wall street?

[@aaron_yao]

Went to UConn and studied Finance. Did some finance-related clubs but mostly just applied to as many internships as possible.

[@zeze9062]

good stuff

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks a lot!

[@danila.shevchenko]

Cool content

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks man!

[@CraigalFun]

7.30-6pm

[@joshuarodriguez4037]

Haha That is about as traditional as a protein shake gets ,nice video man ….what degree do you have if any ?

[@aaron_yao]

Haha yeah I suppose! And thanks, I have a bachelor's degree in finance

[@MrInternationalHov]

I would really like to k ow how one can get a job on Wall Street especially someone who lives in South Africa

[@jvb8035]

1:26 good curtain blind

[@aaron_yao]

Haha thanks :D

[@Odraya5809]

Amazing video bro God bless you !! In Jesus name Amen 🙏.

[@aaron_yao]

God bless you too!

[@fhjj5984]

Hey man great video , I think You should put that same energy into day trading. & get some real money

[@vvv_vvv_vvv_vvvv]

Still lockdown in nyc ??

[@aaron_yao]

No not anymore, regulations are a bit looser now!

[@Brokewifi]

What did you major in college?

[@aaron_yao]

Finance!

[@tenwozey9309]

lmaooo we got so many thing in common. watching brad Owen video lmaooo, me too.

[@aaron_yao]

You’ve got good taste

[@Sarit473]

Interesting! I'm a trader for the US Market and an economist. What did you study to have this job position?:)

[@aaron_yao]

I studied finance!

[@inextremis28]

Interesting. How does it feel to contribute directly to make the rich even richer?

[@aaron_yao]

I'm a bit confused...it's called having a job?

[@princeofstride5557]

As a analyst are you allow to buy and sell stocks for yourself? I heard analyst who work in firms are forced to not self trade.

[@aaron_yao]

Depends on the firm and job function but I personally am still allowed to trade, I just have to pre-clear the securities and have to hold for at least 30 days.

[@princeofstride5557]

@@aaron_yao I see thank you! Does the pre clear and 30 day rule hurt your ability to invest better for yourself? Or you don’t think it will cause issues with personal investments like losing money or investment opportunity because of the restrictions.

[@tyhujimin1675]

How much salary does man earn as a financial analysts?! Im really curious

[@aaron_yao]

Check out my "What Does a Wall Street Risk Analyst Do?" video for more details!

[@anshulnegi209]

Tune at 00:10 is please someone tell so that i can die in peace

[@lastsamurai9732]

May I know the university you went to?

[@aaron_yao]

University of Connecticut

[@dac8939]

What does a risk analyst make? Is CFA or CAIA best? Also do you have a networth target by a age?

[@liqritrs8391]

1. Check out quantnet to find out a day in the life of market risk 2. FRM. Neither of them would help. 3. Definitely not. That’s pathetic.

[@aaron_yao]

1. I've found H1B database is a good resource for salaries. 2. Don't have an opinion tbh 3. Yes...perhaps a topic for a future video 🤔

[@ZoufuSenpai]

No rice?

[@irshadkhan9285]

Help

[@Flavius_Tanigoi]

What does owning a Ferrari have anything to do with drinking a glass of water every morning I mean it isn’t any financial advice that can help you buy a Ferrari

[@aaron_yao]

Clearly I need to work on my joke delivery haha

[@sravanidandu794]

Go Huskies ✌️

[@Pain4Pres]

I'm late but man, don't clamp your weights if you bench alone.

[@aaron_yao]

Hey man, appreciate the advice!

[@AnneALias]

Bro, skip the reading, attend to that female

[@aaron_yao]

😂

[@nemonymous89]

Please support other Asian content creators.

[@aaron_yao]

Right on!

[@danielstellwag3081]

I support all The channels based on the quality of their content, not their appearance. Make me a sandwich

[@varunpatel4115]

Gotta take the advice from a man owning a Ferrari. Can't deny

[@aaron_yao]

They’ve definitely got it all figured out 🤷‍♂️

[@tommygunTW1]

Good video. Was disappointed when you said "an influence said it and he drives a ferrari so im not going to question it." Not sure if this was a joke but only a sheep would genuinely make a statement like thag

[@aaron_yao]

Haha yeah that was meant to be joke, I guess I can work on my delivery next time 😅

[@Henry-nt5zg]

Bro it was sarcasm hahah. Made me laugh

[@rockywinn]

Man move out get your own place trust me

[@icecreamdipper6008]

I guess they don’t make that much money eating left overs and old dirty ham.

[@aaron_yao]

It's not about how much you money you make, but how much you save 😉

[@icecreamdipper6008]

@@aaron_yao without money you can’t save money; the more you make the more your lifestyle changes! Basic rule, saving all your pennies doesn’t make you more pennies! Just inflation alone will make your money worth less and less.

[@TheEndIsCuming]

Damn wb spending time with ur gf man

[@cpunktspunkt748]

You should plan some time for your GF 😉 instead of personal projects

[@aaron_yao]

Haha true

[@netflixtvb]

boring life and u should change the the title, Day in the Life of a Wall Street JUNIOR Analyst haha

[@aaron_yao]

I can't disagree man 😂not every day is super exhilarating but thats the nature of the job sometimes. Stay tuned for more videos, got some upcoming content that will show what a more exciting day in the job will look like!

[@fib6156]

no shower

[@aaron_yao]

Shower is not shown haha

[@nickcoffman7210]

no time to watch anything. just put in the work and grow. stop being lazy

[@mostlikely...]

LMAO does it get any more set up or cringe-worthy 🥴🥴

[@aaron_yao]

Thanks for your feedback! I will get a drone to follow me around and film my day next time

[@Jake-tt2iv]

Why are you wearing your mask hahahah

[@aaron_yao]

When I made this video we had a mask requirement in my apartment :/

[@Jake-tt2iv]

@@aaron_yao And you complied? 😂