CICC Trader Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CICC.
CICC
Trader
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interviewers turned off their cameras, and it felt like they hadn't prepared specific questions, just asking things on the fly. They asked about my previous work and my knowledge of the China fixed income market.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you discuss your previous experience?
- What drew you to fixed income?
- What motivated you to get into trading?
CICC
Trader
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process had 2 rounds, all focused on macro events and your past experience. It wasn't too difficult, just needed to go through your resume and stay humble. My experience was very easy, though some candidates faced really hard technical questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your thoughts on the Chinese and US economies?
CICC
Trader
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved some questions about CICC and why I'm a good fit. They also asked for my thoughts on equity markets, my preferred work environment, and my knowledge of quant trading and the CICC equity department.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Why are you interested in CICC and how do you align with this role?
- Can you share your perspective on the equity markets?
- What kind of work environment do you find most appealing?
CICC Trader Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CICC interview reports.
“Was there a discussion about option pricing?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the Chinese and US economies?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of the CICC equity department?”
Read reports →“Could you answer some maths questions, including probability?”
Read reports →“Did you get asked any probability questions as part of the maths questions?”
Read report →“Are you familiar with quant trading?”
Read report →“What motivated you to get into trading?”
Read report →“Can you share your perspective on the equity markets?”
Read report →“What drew you to fixed income?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 CICC interview reports.