Brevan Howard HR / Motivation Interview

What the round is, what Brevan Howard asks, and how to prepare, from candidate reports and the QuantVault practice set.

Stage 2 of 3Updated October 20, 2026

The Brevan Howard HR / Motivation Interview is stage 2 of 3 in the Brevan Howard interview process, after the Online Assessment. Format: Short call with HR (per public prep guides). Public prep guides describe a short, non-technical conversation after the assessments: why Brevan Howard, how you follow markets and what sets you apart.

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What the HR / Motivation Interview tests

Some reports place it between a coding test and the behavioral assessment for other tracks. Prepare with behavioral questions for trading firms.

How to prepare for the HR / Motivation Interview

  • Know the firm's style. Discretionary macro, PM-led; say which markets you follow and why.
  • Have one market story ready. A recent move in rates or FX and what drove it.

Further reading: Behavioral questions at trading firms · How quant superdays work · Market-making game interview guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Brevan Howard HR / Motivation Interview?

It is stage 2 of 3 in the Brevan Howard interview process, after the Online Assessment. Format: Short call with HR (per public prep guides). Public prep guides describe a short, non-technical conversation after the assessments: why Brevan Howard, how you follow markets and what sets you apart. Some reports place it between a coding test and the behavioral assessment for other tracks.

How should I prepare for the Brevan Howard HR / Motivation Interview?

Know the firm's style. Discretionary macro, PM-led; say which markets you follow and why. Have one market story ready. A recent move in rates or FX and what drove it.

What comes after the HR / Motivation Interview?

The Market-Making Game + Portfolio Manager Interviews (stage 3 of 3). Format: Live game plus several short PM interviews (per public prep guides).

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