I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Optiver in Mar 2022
Interview
1. 60 minute SHL question that tests logic + cognitive abilities
2. 60 minute HackerRank - probability, statistics, game theory, and some basic data analysis (can use any software - they just provide you with a .csv file)
3. 30 minute behavioural zoom interview
Got rejected after this
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Optiver, Why Trading, asked about my major in college and coursework, any quantitative projects I've done etc.
Multiple Rounds, first was behavioral and second was technical. They first did a pretty lengthy behavioral and seemed pretty good, but then the technical was mainly all Fermi estimations and market making games.
Online assessment followed by multiple steps of technical and behavioral interviews. Pretty standard process in general, positive experience. Seemed to care a lot about cultural fit more than other firms
I applied online. I interviewed at Optiver (Amsterdam) in Dec 2025
Interview
Passed the online games and behavioral interview. Rejected at the Cognitive Interview phase. Failed because of not taking risk directly and second guessing if I'm doing things correctly. Overall challenging and fun experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Play the betting games that we're providing you to increase PnL without any additional information.
