Summer Intern

The interview/hiring process consisted of two interviews, both conducted over Zoom. The process began when the Managing Director (MD) from Oppenheimer reached out via email to initiate the interview process. The interviewers were friendly and the interviews themselves were focused on behavioral questions, particularly exploring the candidate's motivation for pursuing Sales and Trading (S&T) as a career. Additionally, there was a component of mental math involved during the interviews.

The first interview took place over zooom on the trading floor and lasted approximately 45 minutes. The questions covered topics such as why the candidate was interested in Oppenheimer and specifically in S&T, as well as their knowledge and understanding of S&T. The candidate was also asked about their long-term goals within the company.

Following the interviews, the interview process moved swiftly, with quick results provided. The entire process, from the initial contact by the MD to the final decision, was completed within a two-week timeframe.

Overall, the interview process at Oppenheimer consisted of two Zoom interviews that focused on behavioral questions, particularly regarding the candidate's interest in S&T. There was also a mental math component included. The process was efficient and the interviewers were friendly throughout.