some initial math testing, including probability, logic, stats. behavioral questions concerning why trading, gauging personality and fit, and discussing possible role. blend of online and live interviews. interviewers were very cordial and accessible.
I applied online. I interviewed at IMC Trading (Chicago, IL)
Interview
First I was given an Online Assignment about 5 days after applying, then after that I was invited to first round, then second round, and then I was not invited to the final round
3 technical rounds and 1 HR round was there. Interviewer were chill and supportive and we're making sure we get enough hints if weren't not able to solve the problem.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A string is cut into 4 pieces uniformly. What is the probability that it forms a quadrilateral.
Had an HR call, a technical phone call and then a final round with 3 interviews. HR call is chill. Techincal has 3 questions and final round is also 3 questions. Mostly prob and some game playing stuff. Standard prep is all you need.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
HR asked a question about whether you would take a plus ev bet if it was sized at a large amount.
Quant Trader Intern applicants have rated the interview process at IMC Trading with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 52.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Quant Trader Intern roles take an average of 62 days to get hired, when considering 25 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IMC Trading overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IMC Trading as a Quant Trader Intern according to 25 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 21%
Phone interview: 21%
Personality test: 21%
Skills test: 14%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Presentation: 7%
Drug test: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
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