Riot Games Analyst Interview Questions
& Process

You should totally check out the Analyst Interview post from Jan 15, 2018 on Glassdoor, a previous applicant nailed it. I didn't quite get it until after my interview, but I can break it down more. I know, like me, you're probably drawn to Riot because of their awesome games - League, Valorant, TFT, etc. While they really value 'Player Experience' as part of their culture, don't go into the case study questions with *only* a player-first mindset. Save showcasing your player experience and Riot culture values for the behavioral part. For case studies, it's business first – ask yourself: 1. How will this affect the business? 2. How can this idea bring in more money and grow the company? Even the coolest idea for League players is kinda pointless if it doesn't make money. Why would they invest in your idea if it's not profitable? Player experience is a balance; you create fun stuff for players so they spend money. Think about how events and new content often come with RP purchases. Riot wants people who get how to make money from ideas while keeping players happy. I didn't get an offer, but if you do, I'd say go for it. The interview process was long, but it makes sense because they want to ensure it's a perfect fit, which explains their low turnover rate.

Riot Games is very clear about what they're looking for. The interview process was challenging, and I think my nerves got the better of me. They really dig into your experience and how you tackle specific problems. While I felt I would fit the company culture well, that's not the only thing they consider. I've heard many people say culture fit is a huge part of their hiring process, and I don't doubt that. However, they genuinely want to know if you're the right person for the actual job. Ultimately, they aim for the best candidates, and they didn't see that in me during the second phone interview. They did send an email afterwards with feedback on how I could improve my analytical reasoning and suggested reapplying in six months, which was great! That email really boosted my confidence because I knew I matched the job description well; I just struggled to communicate my ideas effectively over the phone.

I applied and heard back about a month later. The initial HR phone screen went well, and then there was a call with the hiring manager. That call also went well, so they brought me in for the full day interview (10 am - 6 pm). I think I met with 8 or 9 people, including 2 for lunch. It seems like each interviewer was there to test a specific skill or personality trait. The first was to see if I could mesh well with the company, the second to test my interpersonal skills, the third to understand my past work, and the fourth to see how I handle different situations. There were several more interviews, but the one I'll always remember was with the finance wiz who tested my technical skills and was supposedly good with spreadsheets. When I explained my previous work, he seemed confused and made comments that weren't accurate about my industry. So, when it was time to show him how I used to do things on the whiteboard, I took a high-level approach to explain the inner workings. That backfired because they thought I wasn't sharp enough in finance, and I didn't get the job. The lesson for future interviewees is to never assume and to impress them even if they seem clueless about your background, using finance jargon, Greeks, and statistical analysis.