Futures First Research Analyst interview experience

No offer

Medium

Positive

IndiaPosted Sep 2017 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through an elimination-style process for a Research Analyst position that combined aptitude filtering with multiple rapid screens and a heavy market-focused simulation.

Round 1: Online aptitude — A 30-minute online aptitude test used for elimination.
Round 2: PI (5–10 minutes) — A very short interview focused on basic calculations, future goals, and quick discussions.
Round 3: Market game (2 hours) — I had to complete a trading/market simulation as a major selection gate.
Round 4: HR round — A final HR discussion to wrap up.
Written exam + interviews (alt flow) — Another version used a written aptitude/speed test, followed by technical and HR interviews assessing market knowledge and risk awareness. Outcome: I didn’t receive

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