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      Quantitative Analyst Intern Interview

      Sep 28, 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Barclays

      Interview

      two online test and one assessment center, including case study, coding test, group interview and four rounds interview about quant knowledge, including machine learning, math, and statistics. The people are nice and will give some tips if you don't know the answer

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      cross validation in machine learning
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      Other Quantitative Analyst Intern Interview Reviews for Barclays

      Quantitative Analyst Intern Interview

      Oct 28, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Barclays (New York, NY)

      Interview

      OA-VI-SPD OA: characters VI: stochastic calculus and data type(martingale, black scholes, pca, linear regression, linear algebra, Monte Carlo stimulation, sliding window, binary search) SPD: maths tests x 2 plus coding test

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why Barclays why this role
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      Quantitative Analyst Intern Interview

      Oct 16, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Barclays (New York, NY)

      Interview

      Application Submission: Candidates submit their resumes and cover letters through an online portal. Initial Screening: Recruiters may use automated systems or software to screen applications based on keywords and qualifications. Online Assessment: Candidates may be asked to complete a series of assessments, which can include: Cognitive Ability Tests: Assess reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Technical Skills Tests: Specific to the role, these could involve coding challenges, case studies, or simulations. Personality Assessments: To gauge cultural fit and work style. Video Interview: Candidates may participate in pre-recorded or live video interviews. Pre-recorded formats often involve answering set questions within a time limit, while live interviews allow for real-time interaction. Feedback and Review: Assessments and interviews are reviewed by hiring managers or recruiters to shortlist candidates for the next steps. Final Interview: Selected candidates might have one or more additional interviews, which could involve different stakeholders, such as team members or executives. Offer and Negotiation: Successful candidates receive a job offer, and there may be negotiations regarding salary and benefits. Onboarding: Once accepted, candidates go through the onboarding process to integrate into the company.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      General Questions Tell me about yourself. What interests you about this position? Why do you want to work for our company? Behavioral Questions Describe a challenging situation you faced at work and how you handled it. Give an example of a time you worked as part of a team. What was your role? How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines? Technical Questions (Role-Specific) For coding roles: Can you explain your approach to solving this coding problem? For marketing roles: How would you develop a marketing strategy for a new product? For finance roles: How do you analyze a company's financial health? Situational Questions What would you do if you disagreed with a team member on a project? How would you handle a tight deadline with limited resources? Personality and Fit Questions How would your coworkers describe you? What motivates you to do your best work? Questions about Skills and Tools What software or tools are you proficient in that are relevant to this role? Can you describe your experience with [specific technology or methodology]? Closing Questions Do you have any questions for us? What are your salary expectations?
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      Quantitative Analyst Intern Interview

      Nov 29, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      London, England
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Barclays (London, England)

      Interview

      The initial stages were in standard psychometric testing format, with lots of questions relating to firm values, etc. Codility assessment followed with three main questions, should be okay for most with comp sci background, otherwise do plenty of prep on the Codility site prior

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Codility assessment had three main questions. Time was not an issue, but questions were difficult for someone from a non comp-sci background.
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