I applied online. I interviewed at Fidelity Investments (Hong Kong) in Dec 2012
Interview
This was the second round after a competency based phone interview 2 weeks earlier.
I had two interviews which were a mix of both competency and technical. I was asked questions about VaR and CAPM. The 2.5 hour case study was split into 4 parts:
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> 1. I was given 10 balance sheets and 10 companies and was supposed to match them (40min)
> 2. I was supposed to give my opinion on a company's bond after reading through its financial report and present the findings to the team (1hr)
> 3. Math/ Bond/ Brain teasers (40min)
> 4. Write a code for N factorial in your favorite programming language (10min)
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Fidelity Investments
Interview
My experience with the interview process started off promising, with HR initially being responsive and helpful. It began with a screening, followed by a brief knowledge test, and then two interviews with PMs. However, it quickly became apparent that one of the PMs had already made up her mind—her lack of enthusiasm and professionalism made it feel like the interview was just a formality. In contrast, the second PM was engaged and respectful, which I appreciated.
What was most disappointing, though, was the way HR handled the process afterward. There was no closure—no follow-up, no rejection email, just complete silence. It left a really negative impression. I understand that hiring is competitive and not everyone gets the role, but ghosting candidates after putting in time and effort is both unprofessional and discouraging.
I applied online. I interviewed at Fidelity Investments (Toronto, ON)
Interview
Great interview process - first screening with recruiter to go over position and some behavioral questions. Second interview with hiring manager, asking about experience with ETFs and more behavioral based questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between mutual funds and ETFs? Do you have any experience with product development/management?
Amazing process. Smooth and seamless. Very professional and kind. Made me feel at home. Was very welcoming. Benefits are great. I would absolutely recommend this to a friend and even family