I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Optiver in July 2024
Interview
OA, followed by a technical interview, a behavorial interview, then two more technicals. I believe there was a final round after this, which I did not get invited to. The technicals got progressively harder.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
For the first technical, there were odds on various dice/coin/card events, and you had to place bets to maximize EV.
Online assessment with a bunch of games, probability questions, and IQ test type stuff. First round live trading game. Second round live trading game with more variables and more participants. HR call. Final round click trading game.
OA followed by a behavioural interview then two technical interviews focusing on probability and trading games with limited information. After that would have been a Super Day but I was rejected following the second technical interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In the behavioural interview a large focus on how you achieved your goals.
Optiver behavioural interview rounds focus on values alignment, teamwork, and your ability to thrive in a trading mindset. You'll answer questions about past ownership of projects, how you handled production issues, and examples of collaborating with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
Expect touches of the Optiver HR interview format as you explore cultural fit and compensation philosophy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Projects mentioned on my CV, behavioral questions on some challenges I faced, and generic questions about why Optiver