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Akuna Capital

4.4
  • 100 - 500 employees

Application Process & Interviews at Akuna Capital

8.4
8.4 rating for Recruitment, based on 11 reviews
Please describe the interview process and assessments.
Online Math/Coding Test and Personality Test -> Phone Interview -> Final Round
Graduate, Sydney
Interviewed for two roles, turnaround time was quick. All interviews were online because of Covid.
Midlevel, Sydney
A few online quizzes, followed by a technical phone screen, then another harder technical phone screen followed by a behavioral interview. The Recruitment team is very helpful if you have questions.
Midlevel, Sydney
Two rounds of mental maths and programming interviews. Another three rounds of phone/video interviews.
Graduate, Sydney
What questions were you asked in your interviews?
Some software development questions, basic linear algebra/machine learning questions, and questions about my own research experience
Graduate, Sydney
The typical data structure and algorithm type questions you would expect, however there was a 'trading' twist to most of them.
Midlevel, Sydney
Various math puzzles, most involving probability and variance.
Midlevel, Sydney
Lots of probability based questions. Maths related brain teasers.
Midlevel, Sydney
EV calculations Financial questions (what's the value of the SnP right now etc.)
Graduate, Sydney
Math / stats / probability / game questions.
Graduate, Sydney
Do you have any specific tips and advice for candidates applying to your company? How would you recommend they best prepare?
Know the requirements of your role, be prepared to explain your thought process. Have a good understanding of expected value and probability
Graduate, Sydney
Study hard! :) Try and practice a broad range of topics and make sure you know your chosen language well. How it works under the hood etc.
Midlevel, Sydney
Be comfortable with basic probability. Working out/estimating expected value and variance
Midlevel, Sydney
Review your probability. Don't be afraid if you can't answer the question straight away. You are also being assessed on how quickly you can respond to hints given by the interviewer and how you can logically think on your feet under pressure.
Midlevel, Sydney
Show intellectual curiosity. Read up on basic statistics and be familiar with expected value problems. Demonstrate an interest in financial markets
Graduate, Sydney
Brush up on your maths + stats. Practice mental math for trading.
Graduate, Sydney