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Balyasny Asset Management Data Analyst Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions + 3 drills · ~62 min
Retrieve Paginated JSON MoviesHard

Evaluates ability to design data retrieval pipelines with pagination and structured outputs.

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Count Blood Types by GenderMedium

Evaluates SQL set operations and consistent aggregation across multiple sources.

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Deduplicated Investment Value QueryHard

Assesses SQL join design and deduplication for accurate financial-style aggregations.

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SQL Joins and Group ByMedium

Tests practical SQL skills for combining tables and aggregating results.

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Top Models Per Asset ClassEasy
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Rank Balyasny research models by average return within each asset class using DENSE_RANK and aggregation.

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SQL Window Totals and AveragesMedium
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Use PostgreSQL window functions to calculate cumulative executed quantity and 30-day moving averages for BAM trade executions.

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SQL Joins and Year-Over-Year GrowthMedium
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Join Unity product and revenue data to calculate annual revenue and year-over-year growth with LAG.

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Nth Drawdown CalculationHard

Tests advanced time-series drawdown logic and ranking under downward trends.

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Implementing a Fade-Out EffectMedium

Evaluates your understanding of implementing UI behavior and explaining the approach.

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Being the Only Technical PersonMedium

Assesses communication, self-awareness, and comfort operating as the sole technical contributor.

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