Optiver Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Optiver.
Optiver
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process was extremely unethical and biased. I have 2.5 years of experience, and I was judged harshly by a disengaged interviewer. I found out that someone with no HR experience was hired for a similar role because the hiring manager is their friend. This demonstrates unethical hiring and nepotism, making the company look unprofessional. It is 2025, and they should change their practices. Also, based on a previous comment, the team is very homogenous.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you identify any issues with the assessment prompt?
Optiver
Recruiter
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen Onsite Panel Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Started with a call with the Head of Talent Acquisition, then had a chat with another recruiter on the team. After that, I spoke with someone from the same team and the Head of IT. The last step was an interview with the Head of Operations.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your previous roles and responsibilities?
- What technical competencies do you possess that align with the requirements of this position?
Optiver
Recruiter
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
I had a phone screen, then I presented a deck. The final round was a 4-hour Zoom with about 8 Optiver employees. They built in a 15-minute break, but it ended up being only 8 minutes because some talks went long. The interviewers didn't leave much time and some senior folks were condescending. I didn't feel my time was valued and it felt like a one-way conversation. I didn't think it was a good fit after the interview, no matter the result.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What if our CEO said they didn't want to hire more women? What would you do?
- If you were leaving your current role, what would you suggest your current team put in your job description?
Optiver Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Optiver interview reports.
“Were the candidates you chose the best?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of Optiver?”
Read reports →“What if our CEO said they didn't want to hire more women? What would you do?”
Read reports →“Can you identify any issues with the assessment prompt?”
Read reports →“How do you prioritize your workday?”
Read report →“What attracts you to a trading firm?”
Read report →“If you were leaving your current role, what would you suggest your current team put in your job description?”
Read report →“How do you handle questions you might not know the answer to?”
Read report →“Why do you want to work at Optiver, and what makes you a suitable candidate for the company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Optiver interview reports.