Undergraduate seeking advice on Sell-Side Quant Interviews

[kij]

Hi all,

I'm a sophomore studying Financial Mathematics and Computer Science at Baruch College, looking for guidance on what to study for 2027 summer quant analyst interviews, which open at most investment banks in January. By then, I will have completed courses in Multivariable and Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, Python, and C++. I'll also be ready to discuss past coding projects in depth (some quant-related, some not).

To prepare further, I’ve been studying the following (in order from most to least):

• Coding interview questions
• Basic probability and statistics
• Options pricing theory
• Macroeconomic concepts
• Sales & Trading fundamentals

My impression is that bank quant intern interviews are more market-oriented and less heavy on brain teasers and pure math than those on the buy-side. Is there anything I am missing or misprioritizing? I'd be grateful for any insight or specific guides, thank you.