Disorganized structure: If the interview jumped between options Greeks and coding without a clear focus or transition, that’s a red flag on their end. It suggests poor preparation or unclear hiring criteria.
Lack of foundational understanding: If the interviewer couldn’t grasp elementary delta pricing, it may point to a misalignment between who’s conducting the interview and the actual technical requirements of the role. That’s not uncommon in some quant or trading firms where HR or junior tech staff lead first rounds.
Many coding questions: Depending on the role, this might be expected — for example, a quant dev or a desk quant role. But if the job is more theoretical or research-focused, overemphasis on coding might indicate confusion about the role profile
