Bridgewater - Investment associate
Anybody know how they carry out interviews for candidates abroad? Been through screening and will hear back this week. No clue on what to expect.
This is for Investment Associate internship btw. Thanks!
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hey SonnyZH, from what I know. Bridgewater Associates does not provide Visa's/work permits for entry level positions.
best of luck!
I expect that OP is a US student currently abroad?
Anyway, they have a couple of go-to interview formats. Are you interviewing in person? If so, you may get a group interview for the first round - two of their facilitators get 6-8 candidates around a conference table and try to figure out / debate a couple of topics (the candidates supply the suggestions). If I'm not mistaken, they want to see how you play with others, how you express yourself, etc.
Subsequent rounds, or if you're first round telephone and/or non-group interviewee, can get fairly intense. They do stuff like ask you to walk you through your life story, and keep in mind they won't tolerate bullshit answers.. they'll interrupt you whenever they want and ask incisive questions and won't let you sidestep.
That said, keep in mind that they expect everyone to have less-than-perfect performances in this kind of a format.. I'm pretty sure that's the whole point, to expose your weaknesses. Definitely don't lie about anything to them. On their website, you can download/read their "Principles" booklet, which is kind of their answer to Mao's Little Red Book.. it essentially spells out their founder's personal and business philosophies, as well as a pretty detailed management manual. I'd definitely give that a read before you interview.
Anyway, good luck, and feel free to PM me with any questions.
Thanks, currently stuck with some personality tests so will update. Does anybody know if they even go into technicals at any point for investment positions? I know for data/programmers they do only briefly.
No. Their philosophy (roughly) is that any methodology or skill can be taught to people with the requisite intelligence/capability. (Side note: from what I've heard from friends there, their tech training programs are pretty involved/unique.. they're ongoing for several years, specializing as you progress.) They care far more about assessing if stand a good enough chance of succeeding in their organization based on your personality and character.
They do this in part via personality type tests (you probably got a Meyers-Briggs test) and through interviews. I think they are open to a pretty wide range of personality types and so forth; however they "classify" your personality type based on tests and in person evaluations, it's not usually disqualifying.
The other part, concerning character, is what really makes or breaks you. Generally, they want people who are self aware, who have basic beliefs/convictions ("Principles") which inform their actions. Related to this, they want people who are "truth oriented." To use an example, say conduct a a critical analysis, you form conclusions which you are confident enough to defend in debate, yet are readily able to accept it when you are shown to be wrong (and will adapt your analysis as necessary/is possible). To put it differently, it's not about you, it's about being right ("seeking truth").
As I alluded, they care about your personal character/convictions too. Even if it isn't in the first part of the process, they will probe you on how you see the world, and how you live by that. You should be able to articulate these, and provide context/explanation.
Seriously, take a look a the the "Principles" document, on their website. You'll be able to pick up a lot about what they culturally care about.. and you'll realize that they're as weird as everyone says. I guess to be fair, looking at their track record, it probably works (or at least isn't a hindrance).
Thanks a lot for the help, SB'd. Will keep you updated!
Make sure you are aware of their non-compete agreement and your options in case you are no longer employed there.
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