Geneva Trading Trader Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Geneva Trading.
Geneva Trading
Trader
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Other
The interview process was easy and supportive, more like a conversation. It involved some technical aspects, thinking questions, and market making games. It was a pleasant experience. They also asked about motivations. There weren't a lot of coding questions. It started with a lot of assessments and then followed by interview rounds.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Some probability questions such as tossing a coin
Geneva Trading
Trader
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a chat with two senior traders. We talked about my education and if I knew anyone in trading, and what I knew about the company. They also asked some technical questions about what was happening in the market then and about current world news.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you describe an instance where you had to handle workplace conflict?
- What experience do you have with trading, including spread betting or CFDs?
- Can you perform calculations for pairs trading, such as determining price ratios based on provided data?
Geneva Trading
Trader
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding Group
The interview process started with a phone call from HR. They asked about the company and the role, and my previous experience. They asked typical interview questions but seemed disengaged, as they were cleaning and making noise during my answers. This was quite unprofessional. The next step was an in-person interview at the Dublin office with three people from the trading team. They discussed the role, the company, and my background again. They asked a series of standard behavioral questions. They repeatedly mentioned the long working hours and that the pay is below market rates, but did mention a good bonus. Following this, there was a 20-minute math test that included brainteasers. The final stage was a group call via Skype with the team leads in Chicago. They appeared uninterested and repeated the same questions asked in Dublin. They placed too much importance on prior trading experience, despite the role being for a Junior Trader. HR never confirmed if an offer was made, even after I followed up with several emails. This was again very unprofessional. I would not suggest applying.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What would you say is your greatest weakness?
- How do you perform in a math and brainteaser test?
Geneva Trading Trader Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Geneva Trading interview reports.
“Explain OLS.”
Read reports →“What kind of books do you trade in?”
Read reports →“Solve Greenbook brain teasers.”
Read reports →“Where did you play poker?”
Read reports →“How do you cope with experiencing two or more consecutive losing days?”
Read report →“What software did you use for poker study?”
Read report →“Can you perform calculations for pairs trading, such as determining price ratios based on provided data?”
Read report →“How do you generate profit?”
Read report →“Why do you want to be a trader and what are the most important qualities needed for a trader?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Geneva Trading interview reports.