Behavioral Interview: Data Scientist (Technical Screen)
Context: You are interviewing for a Data Scientist role at Optiver during a Technical Screen focused on Behavioral and Leadership skills. Answer in English. Keep your responses concise, impact-focused, and tied to outcomes.
Questions
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Tell me about yourself.
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Why Optiver and why market making?
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Why are you a strong fit for this role?
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Describe a time you made a fast, high-stakes decision under pressure with limited data; what was the outcome?
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What are your top strengths and your key weakness, and how are you mitigating it?
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Describe a conflict with a teammate and how you resolved it.
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Tell me about a failure, what you learned, and how you changed your approach.
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What questions do you have for us?