I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Trexquant Investment (Stamford, CT) in Dec 2018
Interview
I would say this was the most interesting set of interviews I had. They first phone screened me and asked me about my past projects and a few python questions which were relatively easy. Then they gave me a take home project which required me to design a game player. It was quite interesting because I got to test my algorithm on their web server. The project was very clearly written and tested my ability to come up with creative solutions. Then we had a skype meeting to discuss more about my projects and get to see them. The interviewers were very professional and nice. They encouraged me when I had a difficult time. Overall, it was one of the most fun and interesting interviews I had and I learned a lot about the company and the industry as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How many different ways to do a linear regression? Tell me your experience in applying a machine learning algorithm to solve a problem? What aspect of quant research do you find it most interesting?
Recruiter will reach out and schedule a phone screen interview. Then you'll have a technical interview with a researcher, and then a final round interview, including an onsite presentation where you have to present in front of a few researchers.
I applied online. I interviewed at Trexquant Investment
Interview
Great interview. The interviewer asked basic questions related to machine learning, a few CP questions and dived into my projects. Overall a good experience. He also asked about my hobbies and interests and looked past the technical skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What approach dis you follow for your solution to the assignment?
I applied online. I interviewed at Trexquant Investment in Sep 2024
Interview
First introducing the company and what the teams does, then he goes over my resume to see my previous experience. The last one is coding test with an average style leetcode
Alpha Researcher applicants have rated the interview process at Trexquant Investment with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 36% positive. To compare, the company-average is 38.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Alpha Researcher roles take an average of 33 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Trexquant Investment overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Trexquant Investment as a Alpha Researcher according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 17%
Presentation: 17%
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