Quantitative Research Associate Interview Questions

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There are lots of different types of questions. At the start, there are regular "market making" questions, which can be done quickly, but there aren't any towards the end. So make sure you allocate more time to the end of the test.
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Quantitative Researcher Intern

Interviewed at GSA Capital

4.7
Nov 25, 2023

There are lots of different types of questions. At the start, there are regular "market making" questions, which can be done quickly, but there aren't any towards the end. So make sure you allocate more time to the end of the test.

A box contains three types of molecules: 96 of type A, 152 of type B, and 141 of type C. Every minute, either two molecules of different types collide and morph into two molecules of the third type, or three molecules of different types collide and magically disappear. What is the least number of molecules that could exist in the box at any point in time?
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Quantitative Researcher

Interviewed at GSA Capital

4.7
Jul 22, 2024

A box contains three types of molecules: 96 of type A, 152 of type B, and 141 of type C. Every minute, either two molecules of different types collide and morph into two molecules of the third type, or three molecules of different types collide and magically disappear. What is the least number of molecules that could exist in the box at any point in time?

The phone call interviews are more challenging than the final round, quantitative and sometimes system design questions. The final round is more about getting to know you and your experience. Be sure to be able to explain yourself clearly, cus you will be talking to senior-level folks. But the final decision tends to be very random, probably also because there are tons of overqualified candidates.
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Quantitative Researcher Summer Intern

Interviewed at Morgan Stanley

3.9
Sep 7, 2022

The phone call interviews are more challenging than the final round, quantitative and sometimes system design questions. The final round is more about getting to know you and your experience. Be sure to be able to explain yourself clearly, cus you will be talking to senior-level folks. But the final decision tends to be very random, probably also because there are tons of overqualified candidates.

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