Quant Research Interview Experience at Chicago Trading Company - London
This article provides a detailed, first-hand account of a candidate’s remote interview journey for a Quant Research role at CTC’s London office. Through this comprehensive guide, we will explore each interview round, focus on key questions asked, and share insights on how to prepare effectively for such a challenging and multi-faceted interview process.
Chicago Trading Company is renowned for its rigorous and holistic approach to hiring, especially for Quantitative Research roles. The interview process described here was conducted entirely remotely and comprised seven distinct rounds, each targeting different skill sets and attributes.
The first round was primarily exploratory, designed to evaluate the candidate’s previous experience and the projects they had undertaken. The interviewer sought to understand not only the technical details but also the candidate's role in each project, decision-making processes, and the impact of their contributions.
