Graduate Quantitative Trader applicants have rated the interview process at Optiver with 3.6 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 49.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Quantitative Trader roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Optiver overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Optiver as a Graduate Quantitative Trader according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Drug test: 10%
One on one interview: 10%
Skills test: 10%
Presentation: 10%
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5 online tests, ranging from mental arithmetic test to neuro-assessment games and number logic test, didn't manage to get past the neuro-assessment games. Instructions and process relatively straightforward and feedback rapid.
Other Graduate Quantitative Trader Interview Reviews for Optiver
Initial round of Optiver tests involving mini games, sequences and probability questions, followed by HR behavioral interview where I was asked about my motivations for joining the firm, reasoning for the role (i.e. trading vs research) and past problem-solving experiences.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you find your past internship and what feedback did you get?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Optiver in Nov 2023
Interview
The interview is a five-step procedure. The first one is an online assessment including mental math, neuro-assessment games, numerical reasoning, probability, and personality questionnaires. The second one is a behavioural interview. The third and fourth are technical interviews. and the final one is a behavioral interview. All are virtual.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
play a tournament game and decide your short and long position
Online assessments (mental maths, reaction times, pattern recognition). Behavioural interview with HR - how you came about the advertisement, think of a time you went through something challenging and how did you overcome it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
think of a time you went through something challenging and how did you overcome it.