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The IMC quant interview

Pattern screens, dice games, and trading simulations.

What candidates report

Candidates frequently mention aptitude-style screens (number sequences and speed tests) followed by game-based rounds: dice, cards, and small trading simulations where calibration and quick expected-value math carry the day.

Style summary from public candidate accounts. QuantPit is not affiliated with IMC; every practice question here is original.

135

questions tagged to this style, with full solutions

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Focus topics

Mental MathProbabilityMarket Making & Betting

How to prepare, in order

  1. 1Sequences testThe pattern screen most candidates never practice.
  2. 2Market Maker gameSpread-setting with adverse selection.
  3. 3Estimation screenFast, calibrated point estimates.

Common questions

›What does the IMC quant interview focus on?

Candidates frequently mention aptitude-style screens (number sequences and speed tests) followed by game-based rounds: dice, cards, and small trading simulations where calibration and quick expected-value math carry the day.

›How should I practice for IMC?

Drill the Mental Math, Probability, Market Making & Betting wings of the QuantPit bank, then rehearse under time with the matching screens and games. 135 questions on QuantPit are tagged to this firm's reported style, each with hints, a full solution, and interviewer follow-ups.

›Is QuantPit affiliated with IMC?

No. QuantPit is independent. Firm tags describe the style of questions candidates publicly report; all questions and solutions are QuantPit originals.