Traders at Berkeley

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Recruitment Timeline

Infosession #1

Come meet our members virtually and learn about the opportunities Traders at Berkeley has to offer people of all majors, years, and experience levels. We'll share with you some of our past projects, socials, trainings, and favorite memories.

Infosession #2

Infosession #2 will mirror Infosession #1. This infosession will be another opportunity for you to come meet our members and learn about the opportunities Traders at Berkeley has to offer people of all majors, years, and experience levels.

Application Deadline

Head on over to our applicant form here to start your application. The application involves two short prompts as well as your resume.

First Round Interviews

A 30 minute interview with both a behavioral and technical components.

Estimathon and Poker

Experience a "Quant" social for all final round candidates.

Final Round Interviews

Lastly, we conduct virtual one hour final round interviews for candidates who proceed past the first round.

FAQ

How do you recruit the majority of your members?

Majority of our members were students who took the DeCal and passed with exceptional grades.

What type of students are you looking for?

We are looking for STEM oriented students with a strong passion to learn more about its applications to the financial markets.

Do you take any members that have not taken the DeCal?

There are minor cases, but we do take candidates that demonstrate exceptional abilities.

What kind of questions are asked during the technical round?

We will look at your resume and ask any conceptual questions related to your past projects or experiences. Typical topics include Data Structures, Algorithms, Probability, Statistics, Brainteasers, and Mental Math.