Painful. Trader was not super helpful but essentially passed first two rounds and ran into a market making game in the second which involved making some odds. Thought I passed but guess not. Not too hard but interviewer really matters tbh.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Fair value of a game involving a variety of coin flips and standard deck card questions
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Optiver (Amsterdam) in Feb 2025
Interview
Lots of tests, programming not too bad, lots of brain teasers and games. Programming was 3 hacker rank questions. Also tested reaction time, probability, and sequences. Games were a little bit tedious.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Combine 4 given numbers to get to 24 using arithmetic
Online Assessments: to complete a series of online assessments, which may include: Mental Arithmetic Test: Assesses speed and accuracy in basic calculations. Practicing mental math can significantly improve performance. Neuro-Assessment Games: A set of short games designed to evaluate cognitive abilities. The entire assessment takes about 60 minutes. Numerical Reasoning Test: Measures the ability to interpret and analyze numerical data. Candidates have 25 minutes to complete this test. Probability Assessment: Evaluates understanding of probability theory, with a 15-minute time limit.
HR Interview Successful candidates proceed to a virtual interview with a member of the recruitment team. This conversation focuses on your background, motivations, and cultural fit with Optiver. It's an opportunity to discuss your experiences and ask questions about the company.
Technical Interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you a competitive person? Please give an example to explain it.
Junior Quant Trader applicants have rated the interview process at Optiver with 3.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 89% positive. To compare, the company-average is 49% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Junior Quant Trader roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 9 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 Junior Quant Trader according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Personality test: 33%
Presentation: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
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