The candidate arrived punctually and appeared well-prepared for the interview. They spoke confidently and articulated their thoughts clearly, making the conversation engaging and professional. Throughout the interview, the candidate was courteous and provided insightful answers that demonstrated their deep knowledge of the subject matter. Their polished demeanor and ability to be concise in their responses were impressive.
There was a mental math and sequences assessment followed by technical with a trader and behavioral round with HR along with the final round. Question topics inlcuded probability & stats & market making questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
given 3 million dollars if you had 3 days vs 3 years how would you invest it
I applied online. I interviewed at AKUNA CAPITAL (Chicago, IL) in Jun 2025
Interview
The process was supposed to be 6 rounds. 3 online tests and then interviews with hiring manager & team members. First test was mental math, then a hacker rank for python. Then another test with vidcruiter.
2 Rounds of Online Assessments + 3 Rounds of Technical Interivews, technical interviews focus on mental math and strategy betting, need fast calculation and reasoning, need to calculate probabilities and expectations