J'ai postulé en ligne. J'ai passé un entretien chez Optiver (New York, NY)
Entretien
The online assessment was the standard assessment described online. It contains sections for arithmetic, sequences, quick games, probability, and a personality questionnaire. I've only done the online assessment so far.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
Q: Arithmetic, then sequences, then memory/mental games, then probability problems, then questionnaire
OA -> Behavioural->Cognitive 1 -> Cognitive 2 -> Final Round (1 HR Interview, 1 Technical). Behavioural interview quite standard but trading games played for Cognitive 1 and 2 rely on quick mental calculation of odds and implied probabilities
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
What traits make a good Quantitative Trader and which don't you have?
The interview process starts with a timed online assessment covering probability / statistics knowledge; if the candidate is successful, they will be invited to participate in virtual interviews over Zoom, followed by onsite rounds.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
Coin flip and card draw games, place wagers to maximize PnL
- Online-Tests (Sequences, Brain games)
- 1st Behavioural
- 1st Technical (Trading-adjacent game)
- 2nd Technical (Trading-adjacent game)
- Final round (Behavioural + Technical)
Everyone was always super nice and helpful during the interview, even if I made some calculation mistake.