D.E Shaw Fundamental Research Interview
Got an interview at D.E Shaw for fundamental research. Anyone know if this is going to be more behavioral or technical?
all help is appreciated
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Both. But isn’t their L/S team a horrible place to be?
Maybe but as a non target I don't rly have much of a choice. I also heard they ask heavy statistical brain teasers. Do you know if this is true for fundamental research or just trading?
I forgot to note that this is for an SA role
what makes you say that?
I asked a couple people and did a bit of research but it seems as though that was how their old recruiting process was - it used to be trading or quant
Why is L/S a bad place to be?
not a great shop to start out a career in L/S.
Not that L/S is a bad space in general.
Why is it a horrible place to be? Doesn’t D/E have a decent reputation…
God damn bro, don’t mess this up
Its a pretty decent team afaik. I once interviewed for this team, interns are also not necessarily slotted on L/S, could also be credit, ABS, etc. The interviews were mostly behavioral/fit, would just have compelling reasons why you want to work there and be able to discuss your interests in depth. Was not asked anything math related. Good luck, think this is a great opportunity.
Just did the interview
all in-depth situational behaviors with followups and detailed note taking on interviewer’s end.
no self intro no technicals no CV
Got the case 7 hours after interview
How was the case? Essay format or do you dish out DCF models?
have you heard back since submitting case study?
Isn't this a purely SS research type of role vs an Investment Analyst? I interviewed a while back and that's what I was told...research heavy and just pass information to investment analyst. Info gathering role - like canvas at p72.
Don’t think so. I believe this internship converts into the investment analyst role for FT. Though you’re right in the sense that interns will mostly just be doing research and passing that on
Do you know what the rough return rate is for a role like this at DESCO?
just out of curiosity - what is your view on P72's Canvas role? Is it a solid place for a recent graduate to start career?
Just finished the case study, lets see if I get dinged.... not bad tho tbh, very left field questions but all in all it was doable
Just got the 2 hour interview invite - 6 days after case
Would you care to provide an update please?
same I got 2 hr invite 2 days after case. Any update on what to expect the 2 hrs interview to be like? Is it mostly just about the case?
Hey! Any update on this? What was the 2 hour interview like?
What was the case study about?
Could y'all see the file listed when you attached your resume? Or did it just upload automatically?
Does anyone know how many rounds there are? Like how many more interviews after the 2 hour one?
That's the last one and then they ask for references before giving an offer!
Do you know if unsuccessful people get rejection emails after case study or is it just ghosting?
Do people get rejection emails after case study or is it just ghosting?
I'd say that DESCO moves rather fast in their recruitment process. Anecdotally, they've gotten back within days for each round. Same for peers around me too.
Is this for Summer Analyst or FT?
For people who got an offer, how long do they give to accept before it explodes?
they don't give exploding offers, u can take as much time as u need
is this still going, also is networking helpful?
I'm in the process right now, believe it is. I didn't network
got it got it, I really wanna try for this just not sure exactly the best way to start. I guess if ur in it right now they're still down to take ppl. thanks man
still going
how long after submitting case study do they notify about future interviews? from what's been said here I'm assuming that if you don't pass they just ghost you?
Hey - have you heard back yet? My friend said it took them a week to get back to him.
How long does it take to hear back after the superday?
Also interested
Is there technical questions in the super day?
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