A prodigy in Europe – Jan Sramek (Goldman’s Emerging Markets Trader)

Like LA Lakers phenomenon Kobe Bryant, Jan Sramek — age 23 — has hit the big leagues with a ton of talent and promise. Having made the national headlines in the UK, Sramek enrolled to read Mathematics on a scholarship at the prestigious Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. Shortly afterward, he transferred to the London School of Economics to work during his studies because London-based hedge funds recognized his potential and snapped him up during his 1st year.

Having accumulated a wealth of experience on both the buy and sell-side during university, Sramek moved over to the area where many of the current superstars of the industry cut their teeth: the emerging markets fixed income trading desk at Goldman’s (NYSE:GS) London office. Although neither Sramek nor Goldman would confirm or deny any details about this trading desk, we can assume the group has done extraordinarily well since Goldman’s traders had a perfect 100% win-rate last quarter.

Sramek is considered somewhat of a prodigy in Europe. He has repeatedly made the headlines with his various achievements. Informed sources suggest that Sramek’s mentors include several of London’s most powerful hedge fund managers who are clearly grooming him for the very top.

Unlike some of his contemporaries, Sramek openly reveals the keys to his success, and makes it all sound quite simple. I highly recommend reading his book Racing Towards Excellence(a top rated book on Amazon). The book is a nice blueprint for anyone looking to maximize their ambition and take the steps necessary to be successful in any competitive environment, including finance.