I interviewed at Chimera Securities (New York, NY)
Interview
3 rounds
First one is just a phone screening with a trader
Next is a zoom call with 2 more senior traders
The third is with the head trader. Is is better to go in person if you live in the area. Last one is really just a vibe check if you fit the culture
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic questions: your biggest risk you ever took.
Why are you interested in trading etc
I applied online. I interviewed at Chimera Securities (New York, NY) in Apr 2026
Interview
Three-part Interview. First part is with a recruiter last about 15 minutes. The second part is with 2 traders. If you make it to the third round it is in their office in New York with head trader
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to be a trader? Biggest risk you have ever taken?
I interviewed at Chimera Securities (New York, NY)
Interview
Easy phone calls. Just be yourself and excited about trading. They are really looking for someone that excelled in a particular field sports, poker, chess, etc. don’t really care too much if you are profitable or not or if you trade on a personal