I interviewed at Chimera Securities (New York, NY)
Interview
3 rounds
First one is just a phone screening with a trader
Next is a zoom call with 2 more senior traders
The third is with the head trader. Is is better to go in person if you live in the area. Last one is really just a vibe check if you fit the culture
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic questions: your biggest risk you ever took.
Why are you interested in trading etc
I interviewed at Chimera Securities (New York, NY)
Interview
Easy phone calls. Just be yourself and excited about trading. They are really looking for someone that excelled in a particular field sports, poker, chess, etc. don’t really care too much if you are profitable or not or if you trade on a personal
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Chimera Securities (New York, NY)
Interview
Initial HR screening lasted 10 min, easy phone call with 2 traders for about 15 minutes. No technicals on either of those. Then was invited for a final in-person interview in the NYC office but declined.
