2 rounds, very efficient. First-round was a hireviu, last round was a super day with two interviews. One was behavioral and the other was technical (accounting more than finance). The interviewers were another analyst and an MD.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Is using short-term assets a source or use of cash?
Why do we have a cash flow statement if we can use an income statement?
I had an initial phone call interview for an SSA Research Analyst position. To be honest the interview was straightforward with some questions about macro developments in the region and forecasting processes. However, I did not hear back after that interview, not even a rejection letter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked what forecasting processes do I use (econometrics) for macroeconomic variables.
1st interview with hiring manager
2nd with a senior member of another team
3rd with junior member of another team
4th -> 7th with 4 members of sales and trading
8th with head of research
9th with compliance
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Market knowledge
Specific credits covered in the past
Lots of questions on motivation to join the team and do the work
