Chimera Securities Trader Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Chimera Securities.
Chimera Securities
Trader
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I applied online and got a call from HR for some general info and to gauge my interests. Then, I had two in-person interviews. The first was with a junior trader where we discussed general trading topics. The second was with the head trader, and it involved brain teaser questions. I think bringing up trading-related questions shows you're really interested and might even have some experience already.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What qualities do you believe are essential for a successful trader?
Chimera Securities
Trader
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I met with a rep from Chimera at my university. It was a pretty standard interview where they asked me why I wanted to work in the field and what personal qualities I had that would make me a good trader. The questions were all really generic, nothing like a case study. Near the end, I asked about the salary for their training program, which they advertised as having a salary for the first few months. He told me that the policy had changed and the first three months of the training program are unpaid, with no guarantee of a full-time job offer after the program. I guess my poker face wasn't great when he asked if I was still interested, because I haven't heard back from them since.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What personal qualities do you have that would help you succeed in trading?
Chimera Securities
Trader
Mid Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The interview felt pretty chill, and I talked with a partner and a head trader. They mostly asked stuff about whether I'd be a good fit and how I handle risk. Basic probability questions for the technical part were asked, and also a brainteaser about finding a heavier marble out of nine using only two weighings.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share the most significant risk you've ever taken?
- How would you rate your risk aversion on a scale from 1 to 5?
- Explain basic expected value probability.
Chimera Securities Trader Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Chimera Securities interview reports.
“Given 8 balls where one is lighter than the rest, what is the minimum number of weighings on a scale required to identify the defective ball?”
Read reports →“Given nine marbles, one heavier than the others and indistinguishable by touch, and a balance scale usable only twice, what's the method to find the heaviest marble?”
Read reports →“Solve the 9 marbles brainteaser.”
Read reports →“Using only a 3-gallon jug and a 5-gallon jug, along with a fire hose, how would you obtain exactly 4 gallons of water?”
Read reports →“Explain basic expected value probability.”
Read report →“What qualities do you believe are essential for a successful trader?”
Read report →“How would you rate your risk aversion on a scale from 1 to 5?”
Read report →“Can you share the most significant risk you've ever taken?”
Read report →“What draws you to apply to Chimera?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Chimera Securities interview reports.