Upload Button Icon Add office photos
Engaged Employer

i

This company page is being actively managed by Optiver Team. If you also belong to the team, you can get access from here

Optiver Verified Tick

Compare button icon Compare button icon Compare

Filter interviews by

Optiver Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 12 Aug 2024

Optiver Interview Experiences

Popular Designations

4 interviews found

Quantitative Trading Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 Aug 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The typical assessment with 80 8, probability questions, cognitive ability test, and behavioral questions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Optiver Optinomicon
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Hackerrank questions which are not hard to complete, both are to implement functions of a class. LC medium level. After completing both questions still reject

Round 3 - did not pass 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not applicable at this point

Softwaretest Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is boundary value analysis? How do u perform boundary value testing for User ID & Password textfields in login page?
View answer (2)

Trading Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Oct 2022

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test have questions on maths, logical reasoning.

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

One has to discuss on market in this round.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Optiver Trading interview:
  • speed math
  • logical reasoning
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be good at speed math calculations and logical reasoning

Trader Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shubham Lalwani

posted on 11 Aug 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. The card question : They go on for various rounds asking us to trade on expected values on a deck of cards
  • Q2. Stress Interview!

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a round which involved 80 questions such as  (3+17*5)/11 = ?Four Options were given (one answer correct)The extraordinary part of this test was that it involved negative marks for a wrong answer as well as a skipped answer. That means one has to sequentially answer questions!
Tips: Practise on tradertest.org.Even if you do 50 questions here, you will get through the optiver test.Learn to progress without rechecking :D
Duration: 8 minutes
Total Questions: 80

Round: Test
Experience: The cutoff was 24/26 correct patterns! It was damn competitive!
Tips: Just have a knack of solving patterns. They are available on tradertest.org.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 26

Round: Test
Experience: This was a round wherein I seriously felt that I would not get through. I had got 2 definitely right, and other 3 almost 1/2 right. I guess the cutoff was 3/6. Questions involved probability and logic puzzles.
Tips: Just keep on practising logic puzzles. And also brush up on probability. Especially on expected values!
Duration: 120 minutes
Total Questions: 6

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was fun! I had practised a few mock interviews and this went like a breeze.
Tips: Do get a good enough feel of trading and try practising trading on a deck of cards.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was an ultimate stress interview. A lot of questions were two-faced : having us to choose between two correct answers. They look at the way a trader would answer the questions.
Tips: Shout out loudly! Yeah, sometimes they check your voice strength. And relax. They will get to your inner predicament eventually. Also, practise the basic HR questions : Why optiver? What are qualities of trader? What does Optiver trade? Some strengths and weaknesses, etc. etc.

General Tips: Just take it easy. You would do best if you are cool :)
Skill Tips: I googled for logic puzzles and prepared almost all I could get my hands on.
Skills: Speed, Memory, Logic
College Name: IIT BOMBAY
Motivation: I simply loved the grace of the company! And took to liking trading imensely. Also, I felt that I had the skillset in me to become a good trader.
Funny Moments: I forgot what optiver trades. It was a LOL moment indeed!

Trader Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is that 1 thing which should be in a trader?
View answer (3)

Optiver interview questions for popular designations

 Softwaretest Engineer

 (1)

 Trader

 (1)

 Trading

 (1)

Jobs at Optiver

View all

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Trading?
  • Ans. 

    Trading is the act of buying and selling financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies with the goal of making a profit.

    • Trading involves the buying and selling of financial instruments in various markets.

    • Traders aim to profit from fluctuations in the prices of these instruments.

    • Different types of trading include day trading, swing trading, and position trading.

    • Examples of financial instruments...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the BSE?
  • Ans. 

    BSE stands for Bombay Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in Asia.

    • Oldest stock exchange in Asia

    • Located in Mumbai, India

    • Established in 1875

    • Listed companies include Tata Motors, Reliance Industries, etc.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

A Questionnaire was given with job-related and appropriate questions.,

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What did you understand about the JD?
  • Q2. How can your experience help us?
  • Q3. Are you open to learning new software and tools to excel at this job?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am always eager to learn new software and tools to enhance my performance as a Social Media Manager.

    • I am open to learning new software and tools that can help me streamline social media management tasks.

    • I believe in staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in the social media industry.

    • For example, I recently learned how to use scheduling tools like Hootsuite to improve efficiency in posting conten

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell us about your "XYZ" role at "XYZ" company.
  • Q5. Are you open to working long hours?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will you achieve target?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How will you achieve your target?
  • Q2. What is your current role ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Govt feeling , No one is there to listen your problem.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test was the mixture of common aptitude questions along with sql, basic javascript and java language basic questions and couple of simple coding questions like febinachi series, palindrom pattern etc .

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. They started from basic of java and some frameworks like springboot and then moved to advance of these topics.
  • Q2. Springboot annotations Opps concept run-time and compile time polimorphisam SQL quesries for Select and Joins
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Level 2 interview from the same topics along with abstraction and interface Constructor overriding is possible or not? dependency injection
  • Q2. Ways to create object in java.
  • Ans. 

    Objects in Java can be created using the 'new' keyword, constructors, and factory methods.

    • Use the 'new' keyword followed by the class name to create an object

    • Objects can also be created using constructors to initialize the object's state

    • Factory methods can be used to create objects without exposing the instantiation logic

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Instant Systems Intern interview:
  • java
  • sql
  • opps
  • springboot

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in next 3 years and what expectations do you have in coming years
  • Ans. 

    In the next 3 years, I see myself taking on more responsibilities and leading a team towards operational excellence.

    • I expect to be promoted to a higher leadership role within the operations department.

    • I anticipate implementing process improvements and optimizing operational efficiency.

    • I hope to develop strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

    • I plan to stay updated with industry trends and tech...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why this company to start your career
  • Ans. 

    I chose this company to start my career because of its strong reputation, growth opportunities, and alignment with my values.

    • The company has a strong reputation in the industry, which will provide me with valuable experience and networking opportunities.

    • There are ample growth opportunities within the company, allowing me to develop my skills and advance in my career.

    • The company's values align with my own, creating a po...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Share some problems solving examples
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in problem-solving and can provide examples of how I have resolved various issues.

    • Implemented a new inventory management system to address frequent stockouts and improve order fulfillment.

    • Developed a standardized process for handling customer complaints, resulting in a 20% decrease in complaint resolution time.

    • Identified and resolved a bottleneck in the production line, increasing overall efficiency b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How would you keep your training plans
  • Ans. 

    I would keep my training plans organized and accessible.

    • Create a centralized training plan document or system

    • Include details such as training objectives, topics, resources, and timelines

    • Regularly update and review the training plans

    • Ensure easy access for all team members

    • Track progress and evaluate the effectiveness of the training plans

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Be very vigilant and adhere to complaince

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very optimistic about you and always open for learning.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic fitment questions about past experience, current role, expected CTC, notice period etc.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round 2 was taken by Manager and was evaluated on technical questions based on my work experience as mentioned in CV.
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round 3 was taken by Senior Manager and technical questions were asked. These were more in depth and different from what was asked in Round 2.
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In round 4, I was interviewed by the Team Lead. He asked few technical questions and then moved to ask leadership related aspects. He also gave a background of his company and the job requirements.

Optiver Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Optiver interview?
Optiver interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Optiver interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for Optiver interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Optiver. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Optiver expect are Python, Risk Management, Android, Business Process Mapping and Capacity Planning.
What are the top questions asked in Optiver interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Optiver interview -

  1. The card question : They go on for various rounds asking us to trade on expecte...read more
  2. not applicable at this po...read more
  3. Optiver Optinomi...read more

Tell us how to improve this page.

Optiver Interview Process

based on 2 interviews

Interview experience

1.5
  
Bad
View more

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

MNC Group Interview Questions
4.2
 • 101 Interviews
Nomura Holdings Interview Questions
3.9
 • 68 Interviews
Jane Street Interview Questions
5.0
 • 7 Interviews
Citadel Interview Questions
3.9
 • 5 Interviews
SIG Plc Interview Questions
3.0
 • 1 Interview
View all

Optiver Reviews and Ratings

based on 3 reviews

4.6/5

Rating in categories

4.2

Skill development

5.0

Work-life balance

5.0

Salary

3.7

Job security

3.9

Company culture

4.1

Promotions

3.9

Work satisfaction

Explore 3 Reviews and Ratings
Network Engineer - Optiver

Mumbai

2-4 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Operational Finance Manager

Mumbai

5-10 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Market Risk Analyst

Mumbai

3-8 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Explore more jobs
Quantitative Researcher
8 salaries
unlock blur

₹157.2 L/yr - ₹370 L/yr

Derivatives Trader
6 salaries
unlock blur

₹240 L/yr - ₹500 L/yr

Software Engineer
3 salaries
unlock blur

₹66 L/yr - ₹240 L/yr

Software Developer
3 salaries
unlock blur

₹140 L/yr - ₹400 L/yr

Data Center Manager
3 salaries
unlock blur

₹40 L/yr - ₹86 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare Optiver with

Jane Street

5.0
Compare

Indian Molasses Company

3.8
Compare

Citadel

3.9
Compare

SIG Plc

3.3
Compare
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview