FX Quant Interview Guide
FX quant interview guide covering currency pairs, spot FX, forwards, swaps, carry, options, macro releases, and risk management.
Candidates preparing for foreign exchange, macro, rates-adjacent, or currency risk interviews.
FX starts with quotation conventions
Currency markets require clear notation: base currency, quote currency, spot rate, forward points, and whether a return is measured in domestic or foreign terms.
Forwards link FX and rates
FX forwards, swaps, and covered interest parity connect exchange rates with funding curves. The relationship depends on conventions and market frictions.
Concrete example
If EUR/USD rises, one euro buys more dollars. A candidate should say which currency strengthened before discussing PnL or hedging.
Macro releases affect expectations
Central bank decisions, inflation data, jobs reports, and growth surveys can move rates and currencies through expectations, surprises, and liquidity changes.
Common mistakes
Candidates often mix up quote direction or make forecasts. Strong answers define units, avoid current macro claims, and focus on mechanics.
Practice the pattern
Use the LeetQuidity curriculum and calibration to turn this topic into a focused practice plan.