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      Institutional Sales Trader Interview

      11 Apr 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Optiver

      Interview

      Was found by recruiter who encouraged me to apply. Then Interviewed me for what seems like it was in case someone further ahead of interview process fell through and wasted my time

      Other Institutional Sales Trader interview reviews for Optiver

      Institutional Sales Trader Interview

      17 Apr 2025
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Optiver (New York, NY)

      Interview

      Three video interviews and a round of in-person. Most interviews were with two people from Optiver. Focus on your background, with some technical questions. Options trading/theory knowledge is required, more than most sales trader roles.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      They may describe an options position and ask what the largest risks are.
      Answer question

      Institutional Sales Trader Interview

      6 Dec 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Optiver

      Interview

      Good, fair, friendly, easy to chat to. Flowing interview - straight to the point and zero chit chat. No discussion to find out about personality just math and consulting questions

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      General market making and consultant questions
      Answer question

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