Futures First Complete Interview Experience Market Trainee | A-Z Guide & Questions, Placements SVNIT

Main Ideas / Lessons Conveyed

About Futures First / the Role

• Futures First is described as working in international financial markets, specifically trading using derivatives.
• Candidates are assigned an international market and a commodity (e.g., metals, oil/gasoline) and they must trade its derivatives.
• The interview experience emphasizes that the role is not mainly about prior trading experience—the company trains selected candidates.
• The company appears to value:
  • Mathematics
  • Fast calculation
  • Logical reasoning
  • A strong problem-solving approach

Company Visit & Selection Process (as described)

• The company visited campus in the first week of August.
• Students filled forms and then went through multiple rounds, including:
  1. First screening/round (OA mentioned)
     • Eligibility based on branches:
       • B.Tech: CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil
       • M.Sc: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
     • A group activity / game round followed.
  2. Group activity / game round
     • Similar to a GD-like setup, involving puzzles/asks and structured reasoning discussions.
  3. Interview round
     • Technical + puzzle-based interview
     • Speed math
     • GK

Key Takeaways from Interviews

• Speed maths and puzzles are heavily tested, including:
  • squares/cubes
  • multiplication/division
  • time-bound quizzes
• If you cannot reach the final puzzle answer, you should:
  • explain your logic
  • share what you are thinking
  • keep speaking (don’t go blank)
• Interviews may include GK and cross-domain questions, even questions tied to hobbies, so preparation shouldn’t be only one-topic focused.

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Detailed Methodology / Steps (Selection & Interview Flow)

Campus Process

• Company visit: first week of August
• Form submission
• Round 1: Eligibility / Screening (OA referenced)
  • Allowed branches:
    • B.Tech: CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil
    • M.Sc: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
• Round 2: Game / Group Activity
  • Probability-based game (example mentioned by a candidate)
    • Bet on the sum of a 10-digit number
    • 10 rounds, each round reveals one digit
    • Based on digits revealed so far:
      • guess the total sum
      • place a bet using fake money
    • A reasoning interviewer asked about:
      • why you chose that bet
      • odds of winning
      • maximum possible value at that point
  • Included speed math and simple puzzles (bonus points)
  • Conducted via Microsoft game/platform (as described)
• Round 3: Interview (~30 minutes)
  • Puzzle section
    • Puzzle difficulty similar to GFG
    • Candidate solves on screen; interviewer evaluates:
      • reasoning process
      • thinking aloud
      • partial progress (help may be offered if stuck)
  • Speed maths section
    • Time-limited speed-math site/quiz (around 5 minutes mentioned)
    • Mix of:
      • addition/subtraction (3–4 digits)
      • multiplication/division (2 digits)
    • Progress depends on answering correctly to proceed
    • Additional mental-math prompts (e.g., squares/cubes, 2-digit/3-digit multiplication)
  • GK / general questions
    • Basic geography/capitals (example: states and capitals)
    • Later rounds may ask broader questions (e.g., room dimensions)
  • Resume / project discussion
    • Resume is queried more in the second interview
    • Focus:
      • what you did
      • why you did it
      • achievements / roles / responsibilities
      • process behind awards/responsibilities
    • Not always “grilling”; it may vary by interviewer

Elimination / Shortlisting Numbers (approximate, as remembered)

• Around 200 students filled forms (exact number uncertain)
• Around 80 qualified for the next round
• Grouping into ~10 students per group
• Final selection mentioned as ~5 students (after individual calls/interviews)
• CGPA criteria were mentioned but not detailed

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Examples of Question Types Mentioned

Puzzle Examples (GFG-like)

• People crossing a dessert under survival constraints; question about the minimum number of people needed so at least one survives/crosses.
• Rope burns in 30 minutes; compute 15 minutes using partial burns (classic burn-time puzzle type).

Speed-Maths Examples

• Squares and cubes (including mental calculation)
• Addition/subtraction/multiplication/division in timed format

Abstract / Creative GK Example

• If you have a thermometer that cannot measure any temperature, list 10 uses (requires on-the-spot thinking).

Cross-Domain GK Examples

• Questions like the height/width of your room
• Questions about hobbies, followed by queries based on those hobbies

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Guidance / Tips for Upcoming Batches

Preparation Focus

• Build skill in fast calculation:
  • squares and square roots
  • speed-math tricks
• Practice standard GFG puzzles
• Be prepared for GK and cross-domain questions, not only math/puzzles

During the Interview

• Don’t go blank
• If stuck, explain your approach and steps so far
• Even if you don’t reach the final answer, your reasoning and partial attempts still matter
• Be honest about having no prior trading experience; interviewers may clarify that training is provided
• Ensure you’re accurate about what you wrote in your resume (projects, achievements, responsibilities)

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Speakers / Sources Featured

• Ritik Kumar Karli (candidate; B.Tech Electrical, SVIT Surat; selected as intern at Futures First Edge International Market Training)
• Ratnesh Ranjan (candidate; B.Tech Civil, SB NIT Surat; selected for Futures First)
• Host / Interview moderator
  • Introduced both candidates.
  • Name appears as “Ritik/Ramesh Kumar Karli” in subtitle text, but the exact full name is unclear from the provided information.