The Trade Desk Trader Interview Questions
& Process

I submitted an online application and got a call for a phone interview about a week later. The phone interview was pretty basic, with some behavioral questions and questions about my resume. The interviewer mentioned the next step would be a case study, which I'd have a few days to prepare for. I thought it went well, but then I was told a few days later that the job was filled and I didn't need to do the case study. Not sure what happened, but that's how it ended for me.

The interview process was serious about cultural fit. It began with a screening call that reviewed my resume and past experience. Next, I had in-person interviews with 5 different employees from various departments, each lasting about 30 minutes. These interviews were stress-free and comfortable, focusing on getting to know me, my interests and goals, and how I think and work. They wanted to ensure I'd be comfortable and confident in front of clients. The final stage was a take-home case study, a simplified version of daily tasks, for which I had a few days to prepare a deck. I then presented this to two people. It was a refreshing change from other finance interviews; everyone seemed genuinely excited about their careers and the company, which really helped me decide.

I really didn't like that they wanted a presentation without pay. Other than that, the people were nice and friendly. I would have continued if it wasn't for the presentation.