Interview Tips AM
Hi everyone! I have a AM interview for a summer internship coming up. I am curious on what to expect in this interview. I have searched online and tried to understand the structure, but have had a hard time finding any good resources like IB has for example. Does anyone have any resources, or perhaps any information on how an AM interview is structured.
p.s. the interview is for an equities team
For an Asset Management (AM) interview, especially for an equities team, here's what you can expect based on the most helpful WSO content:
1. Structure of the Interview
2. Preparation Tips
3. Key Traits to Demonstrate
4. Additional Resources
Good luck with your interview! Remember, every question is an opportunity to showcase your passion and knowledge. Crush it like a pro! 🐒
Sources: Life as a Top Asset Manager, Advice for summer Asset Management interns, Advice for summer Asset Management interns, Ask me anything - MM PE Associate, 1 year in
Good luck - I've worked for a big AM shop and did their grad program, so a couple of quick points would be: 1) showing a willingness to learn / intellectual curiosity is just as important as knowing technicals, if not more so. It's very easy to memorise the 3 statements etc., but in AM you want people who love learning stuff. So for example, if you don't know the answer to a question, say you don't know but would like to learn about it or something, then have the interviewer explain it, and then make sure you can contextualise it to why its relevant to the job. Just an example, but you get the point. 2) culture/fit questions likely to be more important than IB. As a general rule, AM is a longer term career, so there is less emphasis on what you know now, vs who you are as a person. So just research their values / investment philosophy, 3) Try to give concise answers, don't waffle. A huge part of this job is being able to convey your point concisely - this will make you stand out.
I would look at WSO question bank, always a good place to start. Have answers to the top 20 behavioural questions with examples (use the STAR method). Then if you can find a simulator or something that really shows you the day to day of what the job is that is ideal (I used one back in the day, I'll see if I can find it - PM me if you want)
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