I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Optiver in May 2016
Interview
There were four stages: the 80 question quiz, the initial phone screen, a more involved quiz over the phone testing ability to think quickly and analytically, and the on-site interview. First phone screen is done by recruiter; the second phone quiz is done by trader. Trader seemed tired and impatient as the call was scheduled at 5pm EST (end of the work/trading day).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How many wheel turns in a mid-sized car driving from New York to Chicago? Give your 50% and 95% confidence interval.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Optiver (Chicago, IL) in Nov 2017
Interview
Walk in and immediately take three tests: one mental math, one sequences, one multi-tasking. After you eat lunch with some traders and they ask you questions in a very conversational manner, checking to make sure your a good fit. Next you shadow a trader while he works. I recommend asking a lot of questions during this stage. Finally, you play a market making game and a betting game.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Optiver in Jan 2016
Interview
Math Test, Behavioral Interview. Now onto the Trader Interview. Per the Behavioral Interview, I reviewed all of the questions on here which I believe helped me to pass on. One thing not posted: Assume I am a student at your school. Tell me about/convince me to join on of your clubs you are active with on campus.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are two things you feel that you need to work on?
