D.E Shaw Fundamental Research Interview
Got an interview at D.E Shaw for fundamental research. Anyone know if this is going to be more behavioral or technical?
all help is appreciated
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Both. But isn't their L/S team a horrible place to be?
Maybe but as a non target I don't rly have much of a choice. I also heard they ask heavy statistical brain teasers . Do you know if this is true for fundamental research or just trading?
I forgot to note that this is for an SA role
what makes you say that?
I asked a couple people and did a bit of research but it seems as though that was how their old recruiting process was - it used to be trading or quant
Why is L/S a bad place to be?
God damn bro, don't mess this up
Its a pretty decent team afaik. I once interviewed for this team, interns are also not necessarily slotted on L/S, could also be credit, ABS , etc. The interviews were mostly behavioral/fit, would just have compelling reasons why you want to work there and be able to discuss your interests in depth. Was not asked anything math related. Good luck, think this is a great opportunity.
Just did the interview
all in-depth situational behaviors with followups and detailed note taking on interviewer's end.
no self intro no technicals no CV
Got the case 7 hours after interview
How was the case? Essay format or do you dish out DCF models?
have you heard back since submitting case study?
Isn't this a purely SS research type of role vs an Investment Analyst? I interviewed a while back and that's what I was told...research heavy and just pass information to investment analyst. Info gathering role - like canvas at p72.
Don't think so. I believe this internship converts into the investment analyst role for FT . Though you're right in the sense that interns will mostly just be doing research and passing that on
Do you know what the rough return rate is for a role like this at DESCO?
Just finished the case study, lets see if I get dinged.... not bad tho tbh, very left field questions but all in all it was doable
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