online interview on zoom and online platform. Was in front of a trader and they asked questions to do with market making. The questions were about market making and used probability and statistics
There is an online numerical testing in which questions are asked on top of given tables. Basic calculations are needed and I think it actually tests your capability of fast understanding. There are generally several questions for one table, so if you fail to understand that table, you would miss a lot. All questions are multiple choices, but there are so many options that guessing would not be applicable.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Frankly speaking, the test is generally okay, but still, it could be difficult if you are out of state in that specific period of time.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Optiver (Sydney) in Mar 2023
Interview
Had to first complete and pass 5 online quizzes, mostly relating to math (e.g. mental math and pattern recognition) Then the final round interview consists of 3 back-to-back zoom interviews. Progression to subsequent round depends upon performance in previous round. First and second interviews were 1 hour long each and were simulated games that emulated the stock market. After the second interview I got a call that I will not be progressing to the last interview.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Optiver
Interview
It was very fast paced. And they expect you to be quick with mental math and good at grasping information. The questions were very interesting and real-life. The communication was also well done. There were 2 days of assesment, then a GD, then a personal interview with a trader for 45 minutes, then the final on campus day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Estimate the number of shoes sold in london last year
