# Talking Points – Catch‑up with Vassili
*Monday, 2026‑03‑16 (2 March 2026)*

## Objective
Reassure Vassili that:
1. The reporting‑line change is understood and accepted as a natural team‑structure evolution.
2. I am fully committed to becoming a productive OMM trader under Shuai’s leadership.
3. I need specific, hands‑on trading training to accelerate the experience gap.
4. GED projects will continue to receive my quant expertise without disruption.
5. My recent “down” appearance was a temporary adaptation phase, not dissatisfaction.

## Key Messages

### 1. **On the Administrative Change**
> “I want to start by saying I understand and accept the reporting‑line change. It makes sense for the team structure, and I’m ready to work under Shuai’s leadership as a full member of PDT APAC. My career pride has always been about contributing to the team’s success, not about organizational boxes.”

### 2. **On My Commitment to Trading & P&L**
> “My primary goal this year is crystal clear: **own OMM production and help the team hit the 30 M USD P&L budget.** I’ve already drafted my 2026 objectives with Shuai (covering OMM ownership, listed‑option backtesting, guiding Frankie’s analytics, and maintaining GED project expertise). I’m all‑in on becoming a trader who delivers real P&L.”

### 3. **Request for Specific Support (Hands‑on Training)**
> “To close my experience gap quickly, I’d like to request **hands‑on, new‑joiner‑style training from Shuai**. Ideally, I could shadow him (and Robin/Ray) on their daily workflows – morning setup, intraday quoting/hedging decisions, P&L review. The faster I can ‘see what the team sees’, the sooner I’ll be a net contributor.”

### 4. **On GED Project Continuity**
> “You don’t need to worry about the GED projects – Algo Vol Fitter and Pricing Service are in a stable phase, and I’ll continue to provide quant oversight. My capacity is sufficient because the heavy ‘zero‑to‑one’ work is done; now it’s about steady refinement and regional support.”

### 5. **Addressing My Recent ‘Down’ Appearance**
> “I want to explain why I may have seemed quiet lately. It wasn’t about the reporting line – it was **frustration at not yet being productive** while watching the team execute at full speed. That distance hurt, but it’s temporary. I’m now focused on accelerating my learning curve so I can pull my weight.”

### 6. **Proposed Next Steps**
- **Weekly shadow sessions** with Shuai (or Robin/Ray) on live trading routines.
- **Inclusion in all trading‑team huddles** (morning, intraday, EOD).
- **Clear OMM ownership milestones** (e.g., ‘run small pilot book by Q2’).
- **Regular updates to you** on major OMM progress and GED project health.

### 7. **On Our Future Catch‑up Rhythm**
> “I appreciate you keeping the weekly slot open, but if your time is stretched, we can move to **bi‑weekly or ad‑hoc** as needed. What matters most is that I’m fully integrated into Shuai’s team and delivering on our P&L goals. I’ll always keep you informed on anything that requires your attention.”

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## What **Not** to Say / Avoid
- ❌ “I’m unhappy about losing Frankie.” (Instead: “Frankie’s move to Lydie makes sense for the global signals strategy.”)
- ❌ “I feel demoted.” (Instead: “This is a natural step as PDT APAC matures its structure.”)
- ❌ “Shuai hasn’t been including me.” (Instead: “Shuai has already started bringing me into GED signals and backtesting discussions.”)
- ❌ “I need your direct intervention.” (Instead: “I’d like your endorsement for Shuai to give me intensive trading training.”)

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## Desired Outcome
1. Vassili feels reassured that I’m aligned, not disgruntled.
2. He explicitly encourages Shuai to provide hands‑on trading mentorship.
3. He agrees to adjust our meeting frequency based on actual need.
4. He leaves with confidence that I’ll contribute to both trading P&L and GED project stability.

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*Prepared: 2026‑03‑15*  
*Use these points as a conversational guide, not a script. Adapt naturally to Vassili’s responses.*