40/86 Advisors Interview Questions

3 total interview insight submissions
Interview Experience (71%)

The Interview Experience is a score from 1 star (very negative) to 5 stars (very positive) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the donut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire dataset.

4
  • Very Negative
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Very Positive
Interview Difficulty (79%)

The Interview Difficulty is a score ranging from very difficult (red) to very easy (green) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. The higher the number, the more difficult the interviews on average. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more insights, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire data set.

3
  • Very Easy
  • Easy
  • Average
  • Difficult
  • Very Difficult
% Interns - FT Offers (48%)

The % of Interns Getting a Full Time Offer chart is meant to provide a realistic estimate of the hiring practices of the company based on the reviews at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few reviews). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to the simple company average and away from the average of the entire data set.

Interviews at 40/86 Advisors

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Job Title
Group/Division
Location
Experience
Difficulty
1st Year Analyst
Year 2013
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Debt Capital Markets
Location Carmel
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Average
Intern
Year 2011
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Risk Management
Location nashville
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
Average
1st Year Analyst
Year 2011
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Research
Location Indianapolis
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
Average

Interview Questions & Answers - 40/86 Advisors Examples

Analyst Interview - Debt Capital Markets

Anonymous interview candidate in Carmel
Interviewed: May 2013
Date Submitted: Mar 10, 2015
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Personality Test
Background Check
Interview
Initial phone screening with standard personality and behavioral questions with human resources. Second round interview consisted of additional behavioral questions/scenario (e.g. name a time when..., strengths/weaknesses) with a hiring manager and an analyst/associate. Light technical questions (dealing with bond markets, financial statements, about the company). General summary of their expectations for the position.
Interview Questions
What do you consider to be the most important factors when analyzing debt securities?

What are two major risks when holding bonds? How do you mitigate against those risks?

Walk me through your investment process.

Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why 40|86 and why are you passionate about asset management? Why interest in bonds over equities?

What makes for a good investor and a good leader?

Name a time when you received negative feedback and how did you deal with it.

Describe your last leadership role, what "style" have you found to be most effective leading, and being led?
Sample Answer

Intern Interview - Risk Management

Anonymous employee in nashville
Interviewed: February 2011
Date Submitted: Jan 24, 2014
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Nice people.
Interview Questions
Describe a challenge you have faced.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Sample Answer

Research Analyst (Credit) Interview - Research

Anonymous interview candidate in Indianapolis
Interviewed: March 2011
Date Submitted: Jan 11, 2014
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
2-3 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
I initially applied on their company website for the position and was contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone screen within a week. An in office interview was scheduled for two weeks later that consisted of 4-6 30 minute 1 on 1 interviews. Interviewers consisted of group heads to senior analysts. About two weeks later I received a phone call with the news I had been given an offer.
Interview Questions
Questions were very rates focused as they deal mainly in IG Corporate debt.
There is a heavy emphasis on culture and fit in the interview process. They like to promote from within. People are often hired for entry level back office roles and promoted to front office positions as they become available.
Sample Answer