I applied through university. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Optiver (Mumbai) in Jun 2024
Interview
On campus. So due to rules one test -> one guesstimate GD -> technical round -> HR round. Guesstimate GD has marketing making games on estimation questions like population of some country. Technical round mostly quick solving and estimation skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical round with betting game. There are 16 teams playing a knockout tournament and each team has rating 1-4 signifying the probability of winning against another. Winner gets $400 and each team has some prices. Calculate EV for each team and bet accordingly
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Optiver in Mar 2026
Interview
online test consisting of programming, iq and puzzles. Pretty difficult must be quick witted at maths and programming. words words words words words words words word word word word word word word word word
Not too bad, behavioral and technical stages. They start of with a behavioural and resume review, this is after you pass the OA ofc. Then after passing that they give you a technical.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some extracurriculars you have done, how do they relate to your growth and interests.
Includes OA with usual math and cognitive tests. The technical interview involved a 1-1 Zoom call with their trader, where you are playing betting games on their assessment platform. The interviewers are very nice and willing to help, even if you get stuck and have nothing to say.