I applied online. I interviewed at Bloomberg (Tokyo) in Mar 2021
Interview
Applied in Feb 2021 then took a PLUM test which I passed and was invited to take a Hirevue interview about 2 weeks later. Had 3 days to complete the interview
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
(In English) Briefly introduce yourself and what motivated you to apply to this role?
(In English) What is your understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Market Data Analyst at Bloomberg? Which of your specific skills, competencies or experiences make you a good candidate for this position?
(In English) Give an example of a project you have worked on which involved working with data in some capacity. Give an overview of the project and explain your involvement in it. What other data could you have used or included in the project to make it more successful?
The interview wasn't well designed.
We were supposed to have 1 hour interview but I guess some main questions were left til the very end and we did not have enough time to cover those questions.
I rushed through their questions because I was busy that day. The interviewer did ask me if I wanted to stay and discuss more but I really couldn't.
So we were both left unsatisfied. I couldn't answer as well as I could, and I may appear as uninterested as I simply did not have the extra time for them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They gave a bunch of terminologies such as VWAP, market depth, order book etc and asked me to explain.
Not difficult but I had like 30 secs or less to answer each as we were running out of time.
Only took the video interview. There were 5 behavioral questions that you have time to prepare. Mainly focusing on your understanding of the company, why this position, and the relevant experiences that would make you a good candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Self-introduction and motivation.
Describe a data project you’ve worked on and the challenge you faced.
it was very quick. I got offer in less than a month. The interviewer was fine but later experience in the team was bad. Specifically ask what team you will get in.