Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite l'università. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Optiver nel mese di set 2018
Colloquio
Just took an online math test. It was just simple mental arithmetic, nothing complicated, but they expect a lot of speed for medium size numbers so most people won’t pass unless they practice first.
I didn’t make the cutoff, and in retrospect probably wouldn’t have wanted to work somewhere where stuff like this matters too much. We have computers these days after all
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto una settimana. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Optiver (Amsterdam) nel mese di feb 2025
Colloquio
Lots of tests, programming not too bad, lots of brain teasers and games. Programming was 3 hacker rank questions. Also tested reaction time, probability, and sequences. Games were a little bit tedious.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Combine 4 given numbers to get to 24 using arithmetic
Online Assessments: to complete a series of online assessments, which may include: Mental Arithmetic Test: Assesses speed and accuracy in basic calculations. Practicing mental math can significantly improve performance. Neuro-Assessment Games: A set of short games designed to evaluate cognitive abilities. The entire assessment takes about 60 minutes. Numerical Reasoning Test: Measures the ability to interpret and analyze numerical data. Candidates have 25 minutes to complete this test. Probability Assessment: Evaluates understanding of probability theory, with a 15-minute time limit.
HR Interview Successful candidates proceed to a virtual interview with a member of the recruitment team. This conversation focuses on your background, motivations, and cultural fit with Optiver. It's an opportunity to discuss your experiences and ask questions about the company.
Technical Interview
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Are you a competitive person? Please give an example to explain it.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Optiver
Colloquio
The whole process is pretty standardized. including the online test, hr interview and trader interview. It's really hard to prepare all different perspectives of the interview, need to know the details of the resume and why you want to join Optiver