I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Chimera Securities (New York, NY) in Apr 2019
Interview
I applied online through company web-site, asked for a brief phone interview in 3 weeks. General behavioral questions. Why do you want to be a trader? How you can handle losses?
Two to three phone interviews with HR and other traders - mostly behavioral questions. Final interview was in office with the head trader. Interviews were relatively laid back, except for a few quick math questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Black and white socks in drawer - how many times to atleast get two white socks.
Sit down and talk with a trader if he likes you, you move on to an interview with the head of trading. Great group of guys who make the interview process very comfortable.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Chimera Securities
Interview
started off with an HR phone screen, asked me the basics (tell me about yourself, why do you want to be a trader, why do you think you would make a good trader).
Within a few days they got back to me and asked to schedule an interview with one of the traders. Asked mostly behavioral questions, delved into my background/education a bit more.
Within the next week the scheduled a final round interview with the head trader and it was the same deal, behavioral, more casual than I was expecting.
After that I waited about a month before getting the offer. note: interviews were remote and during coronavirus pandemic.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why do you want to be a trader and why do you think you would be good at it?
