BNP Paribas Quantitative Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
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BNP Paribas
Quantitative Analyst
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
I went through 2 interviews for this role. The first one covered topics like alpha, betas, options, calls, puts, and swaps. Then, the second interview involved a live coding session where I had to write Python code in front of the interviewer and they asked me about my Financial instrument.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you explain alpha, betas, options, call, put, and swap?
- Show me your Python coding skills live.
- What is my Financial instrument?
BNP Paribas
Quantitative Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
They gave me a mix of behavioral and Green Book math problems. It was about solving tough math problems, like those in the Green Book, covering advanced probability, combinatorics, and linear algebra. This is meant to build critical thinking and analytical skills.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are the probabilities of a coin flip, considering any extra conditions?
BNP Paribas
Quantitative Researcher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding Technical Technical
There were 3 rounds of technical interviews, each lasting 1 hour. The interviews covered a variety of topics including LeetCode problems, Machine Learning, brain teasers, and discussions about past projects. A strong quantitative background is essential, particularly in statistics, computer science, and ML, though prior financial experience isn't strictly necessary.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Brainteaser type questions
- Leetcode style questions
- Machine Learning concepts
BNP Paribas Quantitative Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BNP Paribas interview reports.
“What is the expected number of cards needed to draw an Ace, assuming no replacement?”
Read reports →“If a dice is rolled 3 times, what is the probability that the numbers appear in decreasing order?”
Read reports →“Is it possible for an irrational number raised to an irrational power to result in a rational number?”
Read reports →“What is the square root of a matrix, and what happens if the matrix is close to the identity matrix?”
Read reports →“What's the number of trailing zeros in 1000!?”
Read report →“Is (2 to the power of 48) minus 1 divisible by 5?”
Read report →“How would you detect if a linked list, where each node has a value and a pointer to the next node, contains a loop?”
Read report →“What is the minimum number of attempts needed to guarantee finding the critical floor in a 100-story building using two glasses that break if dropped from above that floor?”
Read report →“What are the probabilities of a coin flip, considering any extra conditions?”
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