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Machine LearningStart here. 4 questions · ~33 min
Bias-Variance Tradeoff in PracticeMedium

Explain the bias-variance tradeoff and how it guides model choice, regularization, and generalization performance.

Cross-ValidationBias-Variance TradeoffRegularizationWeiss Asset Management
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Statistics & Probability13 questions · ~108 min
Expected Flips for Two HeadsMedium

Compute the expected waiting time to see two consecutive heads when flipping a fair coin.

DistributionsExpected ValueConditional ProbabilityWeiss Asset Management
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Execution4 questions · ~33 min
Your Strengths and WeaknessesEasy

Tests self-awareness and how you position yourself for success in an Account Executive role at Aqr.

Trade-offsSuccess CriteriaRisk AssessmentWeiss Asset Management
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SQL & Data Manipulation4 questions + 3 drills · ~63 min
Trade Execution Anomaly DetectionMedium

Tests your ability to detect and prioritize anomalies in trade execution data using a clear, systematic approach.

Data Wranglingtransactionsanomaly detectionWeiss Asset Management
Monthly Fusion Team Adoption SummaryMedium
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Use joins, a CTE, CASE, and date functions to summarize monthly Autodesk Fusion team activity and paid-seat adoption.

Data ManipulationExcelFinancial AnalysisAutodesk
Top Purchases Per CategoryMedium
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Use ROW_NUMBER and a user join to find the three highest completed AARP Rewards purchases per user category.

Data AnalysissqltransactionsAARPInsight GlobalSony
Flag Suspicious Lyft Trip CardsMedium
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Use joins, CTEs, aggregations, and CASE logic to flag payment cards with anomalous Lyft trip activity.

Data AnalysisRisk Managementanomaly detectionLyft
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Strategy13 questions · ~108 min
Options Pricing FundamentalsMedium

Tests your understanding of core derivatives mechanics and the key drivers of option valuation.

Pricing StrategyWeiss Asset Management
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Finance & Accounting6 questions · ~50 min
Hedging When Constituents IncreaseMedium

Assesses your practical hedging thinking and ability to manage benchmark tracking risk.

Financial AnalysisWeiss Asset Management
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More topics6 questions · ~50 min
Debugging Your CodeMedium

Tests your practical debugging workflow and ability to isolate and fix issues efficiently.

coding practicestechnical skillsDebuggingWeiss Asset Management
Cash Allocation ApproachMedium

Evaluates thinking around allocating cash and balancing competing objectives.

Financial AnalysisWeiss Asset Management
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