I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Barak Capital (Tel Aviv-Yafo) in Sep 2022
Interview
3 interviews are included: 1.) HR interview- they would like to know why are you interested in capital markets and why would you like to work specifically there. 2) Test- mathematical test (SAT like) without using a calculator. mostly statistical question. 3)Head of Desk Interview: your future boss would like to know about your experience and reason to join barak capital.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Barak Capital (Tel Aviv) in Sep 2024
Interview
The process is 2-3 stages. The first is an mathematical exam of 30 basic-low level questions about math, about an hour, and than an interview with 2 managers. Second stage was another interview with 2 managers, unpleasant atmosphere, there were contradict all of my arguments and didn't let me talk and respond. Third stage includes 2 hours exam of memory, finding patterns, finding small details etc , and than one more interview with 2 managers.
The job is entry level, although it seems to be expected from you to be an expert with algo-trade strategies and with several years of experience.
The process was led by the HR which was nicely at first but after the third interview they just ghosting me. Very unprofessional ! When I tried to follow up by a phone call, they didn't answer the phone (3 weeks after the third interview, I called 3 times in 3 different days).
The salary is 10k for full time job, US desk works from 14:30-23:00, Asia works an night, fixed income desk works around the clock. Working Monday to Friday including holidays.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What do you know about our company?
How can you contribute to our team?
Share one of the strategies.
Can you trade directly on an index?
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Barak Capital
Interview
HR was rude and unprofessional.
Interview process involved basic technical questions, work ex questions and lots of questions about my strategy.
Super rude office manager/HR. Threatened to cancel my interview when I asked for a compensation range. Asked me to "do my research and get back to the firm".
Super low salary offered when compared to other firms of same size.
One of those firms who interview senior traders from other firms to try and steal strategies.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical Questions, CV review usual trading related questions, asked lots of questions about my strategy.