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Optiver Quantitative Researcher Interview Questions
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Statistics & ProbabilityStart here. 5 questions · ~40 min
Kelly Criterion in TradingMedium
Evaluates understanding and application of the Kelly criterion to trading position sizing.
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Prioritizing 30 QuestionsHard
Evaluates time management and strategic prioritization under tight time.
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Estimating Non-Linear PayoffsHard
Assesses approach to EV estimation for complex payoffs.
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Model Evaluation4 questions · ~32 min
Model Evaluation MetricsMedium
Examines alternative evaluation metrics and their rationale.
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Non-Stationary FeaturesHard
Tests methods for dealing with non-stationarity in features.
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Behavioral & Leadership3 questions · ~24 min
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Risks in Volatile MarketsMedium
Evaluates risk awareness for market making under volatility.
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Linear vs Ensemble Trade-offsMedium
Evaluates model choice trade-offs for alpha generation.
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Market Microstructure and Order Book DynamicsMedium
Assesses understanding of market microstructure in order book modeling.
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