How one of the sharpest trading firms in the world filters talent in its first ten weeks: a poker table where you have to defend every move out loud:
Andrew Courtney (@andrewcourt1). 15 years as a quant trader and market maker at Susquehanna International Group.
"After an interesting hand, everyone turns their cards over and walks through every decision."
"Why call instead of raise? What did you think I had? What did you think I thought you had?"
"What level are you on — and what level is your opponent on?"
"You justify each decision both quantitatively and qualitatively."
"If you can't do that, you're probably not going to make it."
"Nobody's playing for money. We played for points."
"It was a friendly game that was really about beating the person across from you."