The quant trader interview guide

Tina Huang · Beginner ·🧠 Large Language Models ·4y ago
In this video, I invited back Worthan Kwan, our favourite quant trader! Worthan explains step by step the quant trading interview process and the resources he used to prepare for his interviews - including an in depth explanation on how to do well in the mock trading that is usually in final round and messes up a lot of people. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:44 What's a quant trader? 01:10 Where do quant traders work? 01:41 Interview process 02:09 Round 1 02:49 Round 1 & 2 03:24 Final round 07:19 How to prepare - resources 10:45 Summary ___________________________________________________…
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⚡ AI Lesson Summary ✦ V3 skills

This video provides a comprehensive guide to the quant trading interview process, including tips and resources for preparation. Worthan Kwan shares his experience and advice for success in the final round of interviews. The video is suitable for beginners interested in quant trading and data science.

Key Takeaways
  1. Learn the basics of quant trading
  2. Understand the interview process
  3. Prepare for mock trading in the final round
  4. Use resources such as StrataScratch for SQL interview prep
💡 Mock trading in the final round of quant trading interviews can be challenging, but with proper preparation and practice, candidates can improve their chances of success.

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Chapters (9)

Intro
0:44 What's a quant trader?
1:10 Where do quant traders work?
1:41 Interview process
2:09 Round 1
2:49 Round 1 & 2
3:24 Final round
7:19 How to prepare - resources
10:45 Summary
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