AAkunaCapital·Quantitative Researcher

AkunaCapital Quantitative Researcher interview experience

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United StatesPosted Feb 2022 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My first step was a Python coding test, and I remember it feeling manageable rather than brutal—no special package requirements were mentioned.

After that, I moved into a recorded math assessment where the focus was on probability and stats. I had to explain my thoughts while working through the problems, which changed the dynamic; it wasn’t just about getting the right answers.

For me, the structure was fairly consistent: talk through your reasoning during the math questions, then follow up with more discussion-style technical evaluation. I also had a later stage where my resume was discussed and I was asked questions tied to my projects, followed by probability questions. The process felt difficult largely because of the

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