I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Schonfeld (New York, NY) in May 2024
Interview
First asked about my background and how is it relevant for quant research position. Followed by an interview with team lead, questions regarding what algorithms to use for signal generation
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Schonfeld
Interview
BE CAREFUL! They are not hiring. They just want your strategies! I had this first round interview with a team leader in London office who joined Schonfled from Citadel one year ago . He kept asking about what I am doing for my current firm. My strategy, my alpha and our system etc. After telling him all the things are confidential, he changed the way he made questions, like "why are you not happy with your current comp". No tech questions at all. Then after interview, they are ghosting. I never heard back from them. No rejection. Come On! You've been working in this industry for years, and you still need alpha ideas from snooping around during interviews? I am very disappointed towards the team leader and the firm. So be careful! They do not respect the candidates. They do not hire. They just need alpha ideas!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are you doing in your current company? What strategy you are woking on?