BlackRock - High Yield Portfolio Construction Associate Interview

Hi all,

I have an interview coming up for a portfolio construction associate for the high yield group at BlackRock. For reference, I have a few years of full-time work experience - 2 years at an FX focused hedge fund as an analyst and 2 years in private equity. I am a CFA charterholder as of earlier this year, so have plenty of material to review on that front. Wondering if anyone has insights on what to expect on both the behavioral and technical sides so I can properly prepare myself.

Thank you!

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