Interview Prep · Optiver

Optiver Prep Track

Four assessments drawn directly from Optiver recruitment reports. Each mirrors a distinct component of the Optiver hiring process.

Stage 1 · Mental Math · 8 min

80-in-8

80 multiple-choice arithmetic questions in 8 minutes. +1 correct, −2 wrong or skipped. Pass threshold: 56. Modelled on the Optiver trader-candidate assessment.

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Stage 2 · Cognitive Assessment

Zap-N

9 cognitive games: reaction time, risk management, planning, selective attention, working memory, task-switching, arithmetic, pattern recognition, and logical deduction.

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Stage 3 · Quantitative Reasoning · 32 questions

Math Tests

Probability, statistics, linear algebra, and stochastic calculus. Covers both trading-role and QR-track preparation. Practice individually or take the full timed test.

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Stage 4 · HackerRank OA · 3 problems

Coding Problems

Three confirmed OA problems from December 2025: trading sequence counter, dynamic programming state machine, and order book simulation.

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