I had IQ test, maths questions, brainteasers and had to do a presentation.

The questions can range from maths (mainly statistics) to programming, including puzzles. Depends whom you are interviewing and what the role is.

Which fund is it?

<t>Consider this: you have a PhD in numerate subject and you start working as an application developer (C++/Java) in capital markets to gain business knowledge. You know that after a couple of years you might want to move to more stat arb/algo trading role, then is it a good career step to start you...

<t>Thank you both for your reply.Both roles have fair bit of overlap (in terms of technology) but they differ in the nature of the job (IT - more support, strategy - more development). I like both of the roles for different reasons. I am bit worried because I just don't want to be in a situation in ...

<t>I am interviewing for two separate positions at a top IB. One is in IT and the other one is in strategy (more quanty). I am at a very advanced stage (final hr) for the IT role and I will be having a long penultimate round (~6 hours) for the strategy role very soon. My interview for the strategy r...

Mark Joshi's books have good balance.

Will be joining a firm in Canary Wharf soon. My partner needs to commute to Birmingham for a couple of days a week so I am thinking of living somewhere in between Bham and London (Canary Wharf) so we both can commute a bit but still live together. Any suggestions?