D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm Analyst Interview Questions
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D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm
Analyst
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It wasn't a terrible interview process, but it wasn't a great one either. It was quite long, and they gave very little information about what to expect in each stage or how many stages there would be. I spoke with 6 people, though I think there were supposed to be 8-10 in total. It turned out to be much less technical than I anticipated. Everyone I met was friendly, but no one seemed to have concrete details about the job itself.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you start by telling me about yourself?
D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm
Analyst
Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had several one-on-one chats with people who currently work there. They wanted to hear about my background, and some asked basic probability questions. The vibe was good, and I felt they were rooting for me. Finally, there was a 60-minute math test on paper that was a bit unclear in its instructions. I think they felt a bit bad about that, but I didn't manage to solve it well.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your background.
- Can you answer some basic probability questions?
- Solve this 60-minute math challenge on paper.
D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm
Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical
The interview process included one video interview focusing on behavioral questions, one case study, and two back-to-back interviews that covered both behavioral questions and the case study. Despite the email stating they were behavioral interviews, they didn't really feel like it. For the case study interview, the interviewer seemed quite tired and didn't engage in much discussion as I had anticipated. It felt more like they were pulling questions from a pre-made list.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why are you interested in a hedge fund?
- Can you describe a time when... ?
D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm Analyst Interview Questions
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“Can you estimate the number of cows in the United States?”
Read reports →“Solve this 60-minute math challenge on paper.”
Read reports →“Could you explain a probability question regarding standard deviations in two funds and provide the formula for their combined standard deviation?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how multiples work?”
Read reports →“What would be a strategy for a new company entering a specific market?”
Read report →“Can you answer some basic probability questions?”
Read report →“Can you discuss a recent news story?”
Read report →“How do you go about researching when you encounter new or unfamiliar topics?”
Read report →“Can you write an essay?”
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