Aryan Bansal: Summer Intern at Optiver

Aryan Bansal, studying in IIT Kanpur as a student in Name Aryan Bansal Roll No. 200198 Branch MTH-CSE Programme Double-Major (B.Tech) will do summer internship in Optiver- Trader Role profile at Optiver. Here are some brief insights.

Shortlisted Profiles & Companies:

Optiver- Trader Role Goldman sachs (Summer Analyst) Quadeye (Quant Researcher) Microsoft (Software) Microsoft (TPM) Millennium-Quant

Insights on the Selection Process

Optiver- Initially there is a shortlisting based on resume after which 400/500 are selected for the test. The first stage of the test is based on around 8 games which are based on memory,reaction speed, decision time etc. Then there is a mental math test involving solving around 80 questions in a short duration of time. This is followed by a probability test and HR questions. After this test, around 100 students are left which are put through a GD round which is on some finance topic( ex. Market making ). In the software role there is a coding test in place of this Finally, 20- 30 students are left which are put through 3 rounds of interview( 1st round is a slower round and asks technical+probability questions) 2nd Round-Faster & Speed test on probability/mental ability 3rd Round-HR Round Quadeye- Initial shortlist is based on CPI, JEE Rank and branch. The tests involve questions on coding & Probability.

Preparation Resources

Coding- InterviewBit Leetcode Probability- Brainstellar MSO 201(Some Part)

Advice for students (dos and don’ts)?

Since most profiles require coding it is best to prioritize coding from the very start during the summers.