Quantium

Role: Graduate Data Analyst

College: UNSW (B. Actuarial Studies and Commerce, majoring in Quantitative Data Science and Information systems)

Interview Date: Not Specified (Likely 2022-2023)

Interview Type: Full-Time (Graduate Program)

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Not Specified (Implied Medium-Hard for behavioral and technical application)

Rounds: 4 rounds

Topics Asked: Data interpretation, calculation skills, knowledge of Quantium and its products, typical behavioral questions (often rephrased), case study analysis, logical approach to problem-solving.

Experience:

This candidate, Jason Khu, secured a Graduate Data Analyst role at Quantium. The application process involved four distinct stages.

Round 1: Written Application
This initial stage required submitting a resume and completing online application fields.

Round 2: Online Test
The online test was designed to assess the candidate's data interpretation and calculation skills, which are particularly important for analyst roles.

Round 3: Behavioral Interview
The behavioral interview was conducted virtually. Candidates were evaluated on their knowledge of Quantium, its products, and faced typical interview questions. Jason noted that the questions were often framed in a "slightly different and unfamiliar way," which could be challenging and required pausing to think before responding. His advice for this round was to practice standard interview questions thoroughly and be prepared to take a moment to formulate an answer.

Round 4: Technical Test and Interview
This final stage consisted of an hour-long technical test followed by a 30-minute interview.

• Technical Test: The test involved analyzing a case study and answering questions related to interpreting data within that context.
• Technical Interview: During the 30-minute call, the candidate had to explain their answers and their logical approach to solving the problems presented in the case study to an analyst.

Quantium's approach to graduate roles is that they do not expect candidates to possess specific technical knowledge from university, as they emphasize learning on the job. They do, however, provide a document outlining concepts that might be assessed, highlighting the importance of researching and comprehending these concepts thoroughly. The key is to demonstrate the ability to apply concepts logically and explain them clearly, rather than being an expert.