I applied online. I interviewed at SG Cap Trading in Dec 2021
Interview
Math exam, phone call with HR, phone call with CEO, take home programming assignment with stock data, live video chat with head trader and CEO involving classic trading interview questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Estimate how long the distance is between San Diego and Chicago
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at SG Cap Trading (Chicago, IL) in Jul 2023
Interview
After the resume screen, I received an online assesment with with logic questions. The questions were very easy, but the time limit could be an issue for some applicants (45 questions / 20 min). None of the questions required any advanced math / statistics. After passing the assesment, I was invited to a 40 min phone call with the CEO. We had a great conversation about my background and SG CAP, which made me feel valued as a potential team member. One aspect that genuinely stood out for me was their strong emphasis on philanthropy. Their dedication to giving back to the community showcased a sense of social responsibility that sets them apart from the majority of other firms. As someone who values contributing positively to society, this aspect resonated deeply with me and made SG Cap an even more attractive prospect. I have not heard back from them since our phone call, but am hoping to hear back from them soon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Online Assesment - 20 min for 45 logic questions and sequences Phone call - not tested on skills, just discussed my background.
Online Math Assessment with pattern recognition,
phone call with HR and CEO just talking about company and questions about self,
Coding Case study in python,
final video interview with traders and CEO
Send you a logic test to take. Spent 45 minutes working on the quiz. No response, then a very generic email exactly a week after taking the test saying there "are many qualified applicants".
Thank you for your feedback. Our employees take this into consideration when re-evaluating our interview process. The purpose of this 20 minute, 45 question test is to keep our interview process objective and to understand candidates' logical thinking skills which we find are key to employees' success at SG. Due to the high volume of applicants for the Junior Trader role we are unable to reach out to each applicant directly with the status of their application.