Lord Abbett Interview Questions

10 total interview insight submissions
Interview Experience (93%)

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.

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  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Very Positive
Interview Difficulty (91%)

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.

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  • Very Easy
  • Easy
  • Average
  • Difficult
  • Very Difficult
% Interns - FT Offers (47%)

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.

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Interviews at Lord Abbett

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Intern
Year 2023
Job Title Intern
Group/Division N/A
Location Jersey City
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
Average
Summer Associate Intern
Year 2022
Job Title Summer Associate Intern
Group/Division Investment Management
Location Jersey City
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
Easy
1st Year Analyst
Year 2022
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Sales
Location Jersey City
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
Average
2nd Year Analyst
Year 2018
Job Title 2nd Year Analyst
Group/Division Equity Research
Location Jersey City
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Difficult
Student / Prospective Monkey
Year 2021
Job Title Student / Prospective Monkey
Group/Division N/A
Location Jersey City
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
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Consultant
Year 2019
Job Title Consultant
Group/Division Sales
Location Jersey City
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Average
Year 2013
Job Title
Group/Division Global Comm. Division
Location Jersey City
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Average
Investment Analyst
Year 2012
Job Title Investment Analyst
Group/Division Investments
Location Jersey City
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Difficult
Consultant
Year 2013
Job Title Consultant
Group/Division
Location Jersey City
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Average
Research Associate
Year 2012
Job Title Research Associate
Group/Division
Location Jersey City
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Difficult

Interview Questions & Answers - Lord Abbett Examples

summer advisor consultant Interview

Anonymous interview candidate in Jersey City
Interviewed: December 2023
Date Submitted: Jan 11, 2024
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
I began communicating through LinkedIn to alumni. Following their advice I contacted more advisor consultants (AC)s and began networking. Through a school presentation and office tour I was able to meet in person with the alumni and show genuine interest. Following more networking and conversations I applied and followed up to ensure I would at least be reviewed. I began with a behavioral/fit based hireview, with questions that are much more personal and understanding in comparison to a JPM, GS, UBS, etc, hireview, where the questions seem randomly selected and involve nothing a hiring manager would want to ask a candidate. Assuming those go well, it is followed by a set of interviews with ACs on the desk. Assuming those go well you get passed on to second round with more senior firm members. I was fortunate enough to interview with a partner and it was a great conversation. Assuming those go well there is a final interview.
Interview Questions
The most unexpected interview question was during the hireview phase when they allow you to ask more about the position. They're the only firm that had an opportunity to express interest, implying they're actually viewed. The rest were common behavioral.
Sample Answer

Advisor Consultant Interview - Investment Management

Anonymous interview candidate in Jersey City
Interviewed: October 2022
Date Submitted: Jan 03, 2023
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
I thought the hiring process was very good. Met with some great people who seemed to really love the company, they were engaging and helpful. Initially had 2 interviews with first year analysts, then after that had 3 more with more senior people.
Interview Questions
Sell me on ... (previously asked what I was passionate about / interests were so had to sell her on that)
Sample Answer

Advisor Consultant Internship Interview - Sales

Anonymous interview candidate in Jersey City
Interviewed: October 2022
Date Submitted: Oct 16, 2022
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Other
Interview
I completed a 7 question Hirevue interview that asked questions relating to my past experiences and motivations for the job.
Interview Questions
What are you passionate about?
Sample Answer

Investment Analyst Interview - Equity Research

Anonymous employee in Jersey City
Interviewed: October 2018
Date Submitted: Jul 13, 2021
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
Background Check
Interview
Started with a phone interview, where I had to pitch and talk about my background. Got offered superday on the spot, which consisted of 6 total interviews and a pitch. Interviews were challenging but not unusually so. Make sure you have a contrarian idea when you pitch. Some market-based questions but nothing super technical
Interview Questions
How many laundromats are there in New York City?
Sample Answer

Portfolio Analyst Interview

Anonymous interview candidate in Jersey City
Interviewed: April 2021
Date Submitted: May 22, 2021
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Other
Interview
1st round Hirevue consisting of 7 questions. Some questions included: why are you interested in munis, what was a difficult task you faced, why would you be great for this position, and what has been your greatest work achievement.
Interview Questions
Be ready to know all about munis and give a detailed explanation on why you're passionate about them.
Sample Answer

Advisor Consultant Interview - Sales

Anonymous interview candidate in Jersey City
Interviewed: October 2019
Date Submitted: Jan 22, 2020
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Two groups of two interviewers, normal behavioral questions and light technicals (If you read the news you will be fine)
Interview Questions
The most difficult question was when I was told to prove that I follow markets. If you say you know something, they will grill you to make sure you're being honest... but none of the questions are too difficult. Questions included:

-Tell us where the 10 year treasury yield is
-Walk me through your resume
-What does your resume not tell us
-Name a time you've been creative to solve a problem
-What is your proudest achievement
-Why Finance?
-Why do you want to work at Lord Abbett?
-What does it mean to be good at sales
Sample Answer

Communication Relations Interview - Global Comm. Division

Anonymous interview candidate in Jersey City
Interviewed: October 2013
Date Submitted: Nov 11, 2013
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Recruiter
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Skills Test
Background Check
Interview
I got the interview through and agency. I arrived early and waited a good 15 minutes before my interviewer came out to greet me. I had been warned about the interviewers 'attitude' towards applicants, that she was 'not very nice' and could be 'short' with you. I found her to be nothing of the sort. She turned out to be the HR director I believe, or someone who had been with the company for 10+ years. She did have a very distinct interviewing style. She went through the questions pretty quick and didn't waste time getting 'deep' or asking me to elaborate on my answers.

The questions were focused entirely on my previous job history. We started from the bottom of my resume and worked our way up to the most recent job. She asked the same questions for each job. The questions were pretty standard and went a little something like this--> What was your favorite part of this position? What was your least favorite? Why did you leave the position? What would your manager say was your biggest area of improvement? etc.

Overall the interview went quickly with me being in and out in around 30 min. I was guided back to the elevators and said I would be notified soon.

She communicated with my agent by the end of that day that they would like to move to a second round. That same day I got an offer from another company and ended up taking that. I did not end up attending the second round but I know they would have had me take a 'wunderlick exam (??)' as well as a basic math test. I would have also had to take and pass my series 6 within 6 months of starting to keep my job.

Other info:
The office had an old-money/country club type feel with lots of dark wood and emerald green accents. The location in Jersey City offers gorgeous views and isn't too bad of a commute from NYC. The ACE line is the most direct. The 123 trains will get you there, but you have to walk 3-4 blocks to the Path, which sucks in the cold...There is a Starbucks close to the building -- for those who have time to kill.
Interview Questions
What would your supervisor say is your biggest area for improvement?


I had never actually been asked this before so it caught me off guard in the moment. But I basically responded with a weakness of mine that I usually have prepared for interviews.
Sample Answer

Investment Analyst Interview - Investments

Anonymous interview candidate in Jersey City
Interviewed: March 2012
Date Submitted: Apr 29, 2013
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Interview
I met with two people during on campus interviews. After that I was invited to a super day of 5 interviews with other investment mangers. Then I met with the head of the investment strategy where he questioned me about my thesis. He was interested in how I think rather than on what my responses were.
Interview Questions
The most difficult question I had was to describe and defend my college thesis. Ahead of the interview, I was told that this was really the make or break it because most of the other people were sheep just following the head guy's opinion.
I was surprised when they asked me to describe the advantages and different advantages to famous investor's strategies. Fortunately I had recently read random walk down wall street and looked up a few of the big investors. Without that information, I would have been in a tough spot
Sample Answer

Regional Consultant Interview -

Anonymous interview candidate in Jersey City
Interviewed: 2013
Date Submitted: Mar 16, 2013
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
Interview
20 minute phone interview, followed by an interview at the office with several managers. Everyone was really nice and the interviews felt more like conversations.
Interview Questions
Why do you want to be in sales?
Sell me the pen in my hand?
Which one of our funds would you put your own money in right now?
Sample Answer

Research Associate Interview -

Anonymous employee in Jersey City
Interviewed: November 2012
Date Submitted: Mar 14, 2013
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
They interviewed at my school, had a one on one interview with an equity portfolio manager. He asked standard questions, and wasn't really paying attention, the most important question he asked was for me to pitch a stock. He vividly paid attention and was impressed by my answer he later told me that the detail in the pitch as well as the level of thinking is what got me to the next level, as everyone they interviewed had a solid gpa and internship.

Second round was at their office, I was scheduled to be interviewed by 3 people, portfolio managers at different funds at the firm. One was international and asked me about macroeconomics in general and wanted to test if I was up to date on foreign news, he cared mainly about Europe. Second portfolio manager just talked stocks the entire time, asked for my stock pitch also gave me two stocks to choose from and asked for qualitative discussions about prospects, stock prices etc. Third interview was not particularly finance related, was much more about my personality, what I did in school, activities etc.

After the third interview I was told that I had passed and I got to meet the CIO of the firm. He asked a bunch of statistical brain teasers, make sure you know probability distributions, mean reversions etc. He then asked if I had published a thesis, if not if I had a differentiated view of something in the world that I cared about. It threw me a bit for a loop and I expected that I bombed the final interview. He was pretty stern the whole time.

Turned out I got the job,
Interview Questions
If you can't use CPI, how would you calculate inflation in a country?
Would you invest in Europe right now?
Have you published a thesis? iI not do you have a differentiated view of something in the world that you care about?
Sample Answer