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Quantitative Analyst Interview Questions
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Why do you want to work at firstrand?
How to realize an Alpha strategy?
I was asked about what factors to consider when calculating risk for a loan payback. They also asked me spatial skills questions, and I thought it was nice because they immediately tell you if your answer is correct. Also have an idea of basic macroeconomics. Also know why you are changing field (if this is relevant to you) and have a rational explanation.
Tell me about yourself. Three strengths and weakness.
Questions included; Given a business problem, take us through a step by step procedure you would use to solve it?Two words your friends would use to describe you?What's your plan inside the bank(long-term and short-term)?
Previous data projects, personal development, industry knowledge
Difference between pass by refernce and passing a pointer.
Portfolio optimization, intermediate probability/stats
General questions about my resume, my research projects at school. Technical questions are mostly around regression, hypothesis testing, linear programming, python programming, etc.
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