{"product_id":"150-most-frequently-asked-questions-on-quant-interviews-second-edition-9780979757693","title":"150 Most Frequently Asked Questions on Quant Interviews  Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of the book contains over 170 questions and includes new questions that became popular since the first edition of the book was published. Topics:  Mathematics  calculus  differential equations  Covariance and correlation matrices. Linear algebra  Financial instruments: options  bonds  swaps  forwards  futures  C  algorithms  data structures  Monte Carlo simulations. Numerical methods  Probability. Stochastic calculus  Brainteasers The use of quantitative methods and programming skills in all areas of finance  from trading to risk management  has grown tremendously in recent years  and accelerated through the financial crisis and with the advent of the big data era. A core body of knowledge is required for successfully interviewing for a quant type position. The challenge lies in the fact that this knowledge encompasses finance  programming (in particular C programming)  and several areas of mathematics (probability and stochastic calculus  numerical methods  linear algebra  and advanced calculus). Moreover  brainteasers are often asked to probe the ingenuity of candidates. This book contains over 150 questions covering this core body of knowledge. These questions are frequently and currently asked on interviews for quantitative positions  and cover a vast spectrum  from C and data structures  to finance  brainteasers  and stochastic calculus. The answers to all of these questions are included in the book. These answers are written in the same very practical vein that was used to select the questions: they are complete  but straight to the point  as they would be given in an interview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67904786137141,"sku":"ByrdShop_097975769X","price":83.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780979757693.jpg?v=1793852418","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/150-most-frequently-asked-questions-on-quant-interviews-second-edition-9780979757693","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}