I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at G-Research (London, England)
Interview
G Research is a highly selective company that turns down plenty of people who would probably be good at the job, to make sure everyone who is hired is definitely very capable and a good fit. So the interview process was difficult, but at the same time I was always treated in a courteous and friendly way. No trick questions or mind games.
After sending a CV, I was invited to take a 90 minute test. See the website for details. I found out that I had passed that day. Over a few visits I sat several one on one technical interviews, maybe about an hour each, eventually meeting with senior management to assess how good a fit I would be, and I met with the team I would be joining. I was offered a very competitive salary, beyond what my recruiter had said was expected, no low offers or mind games, and accepted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I signed a non disclosure agreement so can't say what I was asked. But you know you are required to take a written timed test and answer questions verbally and in writing on programming, maths, statistics and finance. Prepare these things well. There's no mystery.
The interview process was quite fast, I did an initial technical exam on math and coding, then had an another technical interview where they asked math, machine learning and programming question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked a version of the gambler's ruin problem.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at G-Research (London, England) in May 2025
Interview
First part was a test evaluating math, Stats, machine learning and financial knowledge. Next part was video interview with some employees but rejected soon after. The next part would be an extension on the first part and I believe final rounds involves a day in the office.
I was asked a Brain teaser type of question. It was quiet difficult but manageable. Great atmosphere. The interviewer was really friendly and nice. I really really enjoyed the interview process would recommend applying.
Quantitative Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at G-Research with 4.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 51% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Quantitative Analyst roles take an average of 19 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at G-Research overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at G-Research as a Quantitative Analyst according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Phone interview: 20%
IQ intelligence test: 13%
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