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Must be a very small firm... not sure what to expect. I would definitely do your research and know "why this company" and "why you'd be a good fit" inside out
if by small= 30+ ok....
He didn't mean it as an attack, was saying it is a small firm because at most firms you don't interview with the CEO for an analyst position
I always found that, for the most part, more senior interviewers ask fit questions. If this is the CEO, and possibly the founder, then this company may mean a lot to him, so you should consider that as well
Ask him questions about his background and/or more about the firm and position?
I would google "Questions to ask a CEO during an interview," and jot down 4-5 good questions on a note pad to bring to the interview in a padfolio, and take notes as he answers them. I personally would look for questions that focus on his insights/experiences, his career path that he took (can look at his LinkedIn), and maybe what he looks for in a potential employee (what differentiates a good member of his team from a great one)
This will be entirely fit, I think. I personally find a good question to ask a CEO is about what he sees as the firm's competitive advantage, his thoughts on the culture he's trying to build, and where he sees the next few years going. Keep the questions high level but thoughtful in a way that matches the issues that a CEO would be focused on. day-to-day.
Definitely appreciate your advice.
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