I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Optiver
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I interviewed at Optiver
Interview
I find it is a structured interview process. The tests consist 4 or 5 parts, such as Math calculation, a couple of games, some number games, probability questions, which require fast and accurate calculation, and some probability knowledge.
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Structured interview process. Math calculation, a couple of games, some number games, probability questions, which require fast calculation, and some probability knowledge
First round is mental math test. You need to be able to quickly answer these math questions. Then, there is the HR interview. It's about your motivation. 3rd round is a technical interview. It has several derivatives questions, market-making, and some brain-teasers.
Final round consists of 3-4 parts. A market making game with other applicants. HR and technical interviews (again).
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The best advice I can give is this: Be decisive. They will keep questioning the answers you
give. It doesn't mean your answers are wrong. Don't change your mind frequently. Only change your answer if you become sure that it's wrong.
I applied online. I interviewed at Optiver in Oct 2020
Interview
After the quantitative challenge, I got the HR Phone Interview, about 15-20 min. Almost simple behavior questions or normal questions. During the whole English communication, HR will guide the unsatisfied answers.
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What do you know about Optiver and what attracts you most about Optiver?
How do you pay attention to the financial market?
How much do you know about market makers?
Why trader?
