I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at UBS
Interview
I'll be short, and try to only state facts. I was given an offer within a week of the first interview because they I knew I had another pending offer, and UBS successfully convinced me that their position is amazing. I turned the other one down, arrange my PhD defense date, purchased the literature and software they suggested me to practice with before the start. Kept getting positive emails from them. And then got a call that they no longer need me, right after my defense.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard reasonable questions about c++, stochastic calculus, probability, volatility.
First round was panel Interview with 2 people, Ask questions on Statistics and resume. One was the VP of the team and other was regional manager. The Interview was not that difficult. But then I was ghosted. There was no reply from either HR or anyone else, I tried contacting them several times
4 rounds in total, 1 HR and 3 interviews with different members of the team, overall a smooth process with focus on the candidate experience and the value add to the team
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mostly Statistical questions focused on the area of your team's model development