I applied through university. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at D. E. Shaw India (New Delhi) in Sept 2020
Interview
I applied through my college placement cell. There were three rounds for the selection.
Firstly, written aptitude test if you clear the benchmark then followed by two computerised questions where you have to record your answer.
Post clearing this round, three round of interviews.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
First Round:
Aptitude Questions
Any one project where you worked hard but got negative reviews?
How will 2020 shape 2021?
120 students applied in my college, only 30 were selected for Round2
Second Round:
About my taxation internship at GMR, technical questions pertaining to my internship. What are Mutual funds, open ended and closed ended investments? Deferred Tax assets, Deferred Tax Liabilities? About COVID situation in your region and a couple of questions pertaining to my non academics interest about Cricket.
Only 7 students were selected for third round
Third Round:
Why DE Shaw?
What do you know about DE Shaw?
Tell me something about yourself?
What are Derivatives?
How to calculate the cost of Equity?
P/E Ratio, Capital Appreciation, 2008 Global Financial Crisis
Basically I am from commerce background that’s why lot of finance related questions.
I interviewed at D. E. Shaw India (Gurgaon, Haryana)
Interview
After the aptitude round, they want to only check your confidence and current affairs knowledge. The process is hence divided into an associate interview round and then a panel interview, both having similar trajectory.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at D. E. Shaw India
Interview
Quant test followed by a asynchronous interview. If you pass that you'll move forward to an interview with the recruiter.
Interview mostly consisted of questions from your resume (in depth knowledge was tested). Also current affairs was asked, like something related to economics or finance. They were not direct ca qns, but you were expected to know what's happening around you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Something related to interest rates and price of gold. (Don't remember exactly)
I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at D. E. Shaw India (Bengaluru) in Apr 2025
Interview
It was a structured process and it was pretty difficult and tiring. Very long and also a lot of logical based questions and case studies too. So i would say it's a well rounded process.
