Explain why you are interested in trading?
Trader Junior Interview Questions
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Basic qualitative and quantitative questions
basic job fit questions about taking risk, dealing with failure, being competitive, etc
-initial interview is a 10 question mental math test followed by 2 concentration grids. -Each question needs to be done in 10 secs and concentration grids in under 5 mins. -To pass need 7 out of 10 mental math questions
55*55 in about 10 seconds
What is the day to day activity of a trader that you imagine?
Simple math calculations. Scenario that approach to clients. 3 Why
What's the main risk of carry trade?
Kelly criterion question, expected value of dice roll combinations
Probability puzzles and mental math. It's also a test of your mental gymnastics and ability to conceptualise. The interviews are intense so ensure you are well rested and up to it. My final interview was a quick and broad test of knowledge as well as my approach to risk. The interviewer took time at the end to explain what would have been a far better approach, which was truly insightful.
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