Market Making Mock Interview Guide
How to structure a market-making mock interview with setup, quote rounds, timing, follow-ups, feedback, and next drills.
Candidates preparing for mock or live market-making interview rounds.
Define the mock scope
Choose whether the mock tests basic quoting, updates, inventory, related markets, or final-round pressure. A mock without scope is hard to review.
Run live quote rounds
The interviewer should ask for bid, ask, size, and reason. After a fill or signal, the candidate should update the state before requoting.
Concrete structure
Use five minutes for rules, fifteen minutes for quote rounds, five minutes for follow-ups, and ten minutes for review. Adjust timing to the round being simulated.
Review decisions, not just score
A profitable mock can still hide bad risk, and an unprofitable mock can include good decisions. Review the process behind each quote.
Common mistakes
Candidates often treat mocks as pass or fail. The useful output is a ranked list of repair drills before the next mock, tied to specific quote, update, or communication errors.
Practice the pattern
Use the LeetQuidity curriculum and calibration to turn this topic into a focused practice plan.