Akuna Capital Jr. Trader Phone Interview

Hey Guys,

After clearing math-sequence test and personality test round. I have my next round phone interview with trader (may be technical round) next week. What should I be expecting? Anyone who had their phone interview with Akuna capital for Jr. Trader role, your insight would be of great help. Also, let me know where can I prepare for Jr. trader interview and what are the concepts /topics/skills I should prepare for?

Thanks in advance!

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Took the phone interview last year - definitely math heavy. My interview started witha few basic questions (quote s&p 500, why trading etc). After that it was just math questions - there are two sections. The first one is a chain of probability questions - all of my questions were from this book called from the street or something. I have the pdf if you want it. Last section was mostly mental maths again - stuff like 2x2 multiplication, sq root of 3 digit numbers, some calculation. My main advice would be to keep a calm mind while answering even though you would feel as if you need to answer very quickly.

 

Hello. Thanks for your helpful answer. Could you PM me a copy of the PDF as well? I would appreciate that very much!

 

Just a recap of the interview - very similar for what ffffml stated, started of with few basic behavioural (why trading, why akuna etc). Then dove straight into probability, variation of expected value of dice (more than 6 sides), how much would you pay, how much would you pay if you could reroll. Then a bunch of brainteasers and other math questions, heard on the street would definitely be a good starting point. Then chat with the trader after all the questions. Surprisingly didn't get a final round, all in all good experience.

 

From my experience, no greeks/options/market questions were asked. Think they ask market-making/confidence-interval related questions during the final round.

 

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