Merrill Quantitative Analyst Interview Questions

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Machine LearningStart here. 8 questions · ~64 min

Explain a practical approach for handling missing values and noisy observations in a supervised learning dataset.

Testing and Backtesting Trading StrategiesMedium

Evaluates rigor in validating trading strategies using backtesting and testing practices.

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Deriving Option-Pricing Differential EquationsHard

Tests ability to derive and solve differential equations used in option pricing.

mathematical modeling

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Calibrating Models to Market DataHard

Evaluates model calibration workflow and troubleshooting when optimization fails.

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Evaluates your understanding of quantitative models for volatility smiles and duration using SABR and martingale reasoning.

Risk-Neutral vs Real-World MeasuresMedium

Evaluates conceptual mastery of probability measures used in pricing and risk analysis.

Financial Modeling

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Math and CS Brain TeasersMedium

Assesses your ability to reason through complex math and CS problems quickly.

MathProgramming

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Explaining a Technical Concept ClearlyEasy

Tests communication, ownership, and stakeholder management when translating technical complexity into actionable business understanding.

Problem SolvingData Structurestechnical fundamentals

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