I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Jane Street (New York, NY) in Mar 2021
Interview
The interview process was quite smooth and recruiter was helpful. Excel test and the behavioral and numerical interview. The excel was rather simple if you took the time to read the instructions and have even basic excel knowledge.
HR phone screen, did not proceed after. Next round should be technical assessment based on word of mouth, cannot verify as I did not make it that far. Prepare to speak over CV at length and discuss relevant projects
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your resume and highlight key projrcts
The interview process was structured but approachable. It began with an online application followed by a phone screening. After that, there was a one-on-one interview focused on my skills and experience, and a final round with a practical task related to the role. The overall tone was professional but friendly, and the interviewers were supportive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to describe a time when I had to solve a challenging problem under pressure and how I approached it.
Straight to the point. Tests your preparation and why you want to work for the company or be involved in prop trading. Be prepared for unique technical and behavioral questions.
Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Jane Street with 3.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 53% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Analyst roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 16 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Jane Street overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Jane Street as a Analyst according to 16 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 31%
Skills test: 19%
One on one interview: 15%
Group panel interview: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Other: 8%
Personality test: 8%
Presentation: 4%
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