I liked that the simulation was realistic and gave me a good understanding of how financial market information is analyzed and summarized. It helped me practice identifying the most important economic data, market movements, and expectations before an FOMC meeting. I also liked that the task was structured clearly and allowed me to apply the information in a practical, professional setting.

The simulation provided an excellent, highly realistic overview of rate desk operations and risk management. Structuring trade pitches for an MD while simultaneously evaluating offsetting client hedges—such as managing basis risk between IRS, Treasuries, and FOMC meeting swaps—closely mirrors the daily analytical workflow of a sell-side global markets analyst.

I liked how realistic the scenarios felt, especially the interaction between the auditor and client. It helped me understand how small phrasing choices can impact the quality of information gathered. The step-by-step format made it easy to reflect on mistakes and learn best practices in a practical way rather than just theory.