I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Marshall Wace in Sep 2025
Interview
After submitting application, they will invite you to do a online programming test, includes leetcode type questions and multiple choice behavioural questions with time limit around 60 minutes. They allow you to use AI for syntax checking.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
JSON phrasing, basic leetcode, some exotic programming language
The hr was reading the question from the iPad so quick that I can't hear the question clearly. They ask if I have any non-academic technical projects and describe it. They reject me because of not having "personal" projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain what is API to a 10 years old child. How do you get into technology.
Did an OA where they allowed you to use AI to solve problems in multiple different languages (that you'd probably be unfamiliar with). Followed by behavioral screen, which I didn't pass as I was unprepared and the recruiter seemed very unimpressed with me
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a little about yourself
Tell me why you're interested in working in finance and technology
Codility online assessment (Allowed to use AI tools), Screening Call with HR (approx. 20min) mostly general behavioural questions, Project Presentation with two interviewers from Tech team, show code base etc.