u/AncientEffective69

I'm trying to understand how firms like Kivi Capital, Plutus Research, Dolat, etc. compare with firms such as Trexquant and WorldQuant for Quant Researcher/Trader in terms of long-term career growth.

Would love insights from people who have worked/interviewed in these firms regarding:

- Compensation progression over ~5 years

- Typical bonus ranges and how performance-linked they are

- Learning opportunities, quality of mentorship

- Work culture and WLB

- Exit opportunities to larger HFTs or global quant firms

From the outside, Trexquant/WorldQuant seem more research-oriented while Indian prop firms seem more trading-focused, so I’m curious how people in the industry view these paths.

Would appreciate any honest comparisons or experiences.

Curious about compensation structures for Quant Researcher/Trader in firms like Kivi Capital, Plutus Research, Dolat, etc.

For people familiar with these firms:

What bonus multiples are typical for junior quant/trading roles?

Are bonuses mainly tied to individual PnL, team performance, or firm-wide performance?

How do these firms compare with top HFTs in terms of long-term upside?

Would love to hear industry perspectives.