Optiver Grad Equity Analyst Program

Hi all,

Currently in the interview process for Optiver's Grad Equity Analyst Program based in Chicago. Does anyone know what the interview process is like? Do they go deep into the fundamental side like for traditional L/S, any probability/market making games, mix of both? Currently doing my case study for them and kinda confused on how I should be formatting it. Thanks!

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