Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Optiver with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 68% positive. To compare, the company-average is 49.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 25 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 Intern according to 25 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Personality test: 18%
Skills test: 14%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
One on one interview: 11%
Group panel interview: 4%
Background check: 4%
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Didnt get in , the interview was very hard. Math based but if you are good at that super easy. Stats, stochastics and mental math. You dont need programming for the Trader position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us a time where you faced a problem and overcame it
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Optiver in Mar 2026
Interview
online test consisting of programming, iq and puzzles. Pretty difficult must be quick witted at maths and programming. words words words words words words words word word word word word word word word word
Not too bad, behavioral and technical stages. They start of with a behavioural and resume review, this is after you pass the OA ofc. Then after passing that they give you a technical.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some extracurriculars you have done, how do they relate to your growth and interests.
Includes OA with usual math and cognitive tests. The technical interview involved a 1-1 Zoom call with their trader, where you are playing betting games on their assessment platform. The interviewers are very nice and willing to help, even if you get stuck and have nothing to say.