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Updated 6 Mar 2025

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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?
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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
Optiver Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Mar 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Sequences, zap n, beat the odds, zap q

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What makes you fit for trading
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:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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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

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Trading Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Oct 2022

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.
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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

Interview questions from similar companies

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1.  Given k and DFS traversal string for a k-ary tree, construct the tree. The String contains P (if a parent) and L (if a leaf). E.g. - k=3, str="PPLLLLL" 2. All the strings are arranged in the following ord...
  • Ans. 

    The question asks to construct a k-ary tree using the given k and DFS traversal string.

    • Iterate through the DFS traversal string

    • If the current character is 'P', create a parent node

    • If the current character is 'L', create a leaf node

    • Link the nodes according to the DFS traversal order

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. "How would you tell whether a graph has a node with n degree?"
  • Ans. 

    To determine if a graph has a node with n degree, iterate through all nodes and count their edges.

    • Iterate through each node in the graph

    • Count the number of edges connected to each node

    • If any node has n edges, then the graph has a node with n degree

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions on C++(Virtual fns, inheritance). Two on probability, 12 on Algorithms
Duration: 45 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: He asked some more puzzles and some probability (expectation) questions. Then, he modified one question asked in the written test and asked me write code for it on paper.
Tips: First of all, prepare all the questions asked in the test before going for the interviews.


Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. How does Internet work?
  • Ans. 

    The Internet is a global network of computers that communicate with each other using standardized protocols.

    • The Internet is made up of millions of interconnected devices, including computers, servers, routers, and switches.

    • Data is transmitted over the Internet in the form of packets, which are small units of information.

    • The Internet uses a set of protocols, such as TCP/IP, to ensure reliable and efficient communication...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between http and https?
  • Ans. 

    HTTP is unsecured while HTTPS is secured with SSL/TLS encryption.

    • HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, while HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.

    • HTTP operates on port 80, while HTTPS operates on port 443.

    • HTTP data is transmitted in plain text, while HTTPS data is encrypted using SSL/TLS.

    • HTTPS provides authentication, integrity, and confidentiality of data exchanged between a client and a server.

    • W...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is white and black box testing?
  • Ans. 

    White box testing is a method of testing where the internal structure and implementation details of the software are known and tested. Black box testing is a method of testing where the internal structure and implementation details of the software are unknown and only the inputs and outputs are tested.

    • White box testing is also known as clear box testing, glass box testing, or structural testing.

    • It focuses on testing th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Write the code to print the pattern that was provided?
  • Ans. 

    Print a pattern using code

    • Use nested loops to iterate through rows and columns

    • Use string concatenation to build each row of the pattern

    • Print each row to display the pattern

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Merge two arrays without using a third array.
  • Ans. 

    Merge two arrays without using a third array.

    • Use the concat() method to merge the arrays.

    • Alternatively, you can use the push() method to add elements from one array to another.

    • Remember to handle the case where the arrays have different lengths.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Three ants are at the corner of the triangle. Find the probability that they will never meet.
  • Ans. 

    The probability that three ants at the corner of a triangle will never meet.

    • The ants can move randomly in any direction.

    • The probability depends on the shape and size of the triangle.

    • The probability can be calculated using geometric probability or simulation.

    • Assumptions need to be made about the ants' movement patterns.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Basic Introduction.
  • Q8. Tell me the times you have regreted your decisions and how did you cope up with it.
  • Ans. 

    I have regretted decisions in the past but learned from them to make better choices in the future.

    • Regretted not studying enough for a crucial exam, leading to a lower grade. Learned to prioritize studying and time management.

    • Regretted not speaking up in a meeting when I had a valuable idea. Learned to be more assertive and confident in sharing my thoughts.

    • Regretted not taking a job opportunity that could have advanced ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Tell me about yor family , hobbies and any event that made you and your family feel proud.
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family with a passion for outdoor activities. We recently celebrated my brother's graduation, which was a proud moment for all of us.

    • Family: Close-knit and supportive

    • Hobbies: Outdoor activities like hiking and camping

    • Proud moment: Brother's graduation ceremony

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: They basically are testing your reflexes and how quick you are at understanding a problem and arriving at a solution.
Tips: For greater accuracy attempt lesser questions ensuring each of the attemped one's are correct.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Just be thorough with basic concepts of programming and be yourself.

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Relax and be cool. Don't answer just for the sake of answering it.

Skills: Basic C/C++, implementing , networks
College Name: Thapar University, Patiala

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Jan 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Elevator design and puzzles and core java and sql queries

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Tips: Speed and accuracy needed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Skills: Analytical Skills, Java Programming, Mysql
College Name: IIIT Allahabad

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Ratios
  • Q2. Securitization
  • Q3. Expected package
  • Q4. Preferred location
  • Ans. 

    I prefer to work in a location that offers a vibrant and diverse community, with access to cultural events and opportunities for personal growth.

    • I value a location that has a strong sense of community and offers a variety of cultural activities.

    • Access to educational and personal growth opportunities is important to me.

    • I am open to considering different locations that meet these criteria.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Financial aspects were covered in this round
Tips: Polish your technical skills

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 20

College Name: Amity School Of Engineering And Technology, Noida

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Blackrock user image Riddhima Arora

posted on 25 Aug 2017

I was interviewed before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on databases
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the analytical skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a strong background in data analysis and interpretation

    • I have experience in using various analytical tools and techniques

    • I am detail-oriented and have a proven track record of delivering accurate and insightful analysis

    • I am a quick learner and can adapt to new challenges and environments easily

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour

Skills: Computer Science
College Name: Thapar University, Patiala
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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.
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