Abraaj Capital - Global Anlayst Program - 2017 Intake
Hey Guys!
With regard to the above captioned subject, I'm looking to get in touch with candidates who have applied for Abraaj's GAP for the 2017 intake. In this regard, I'd be grateful if people can apprise about the status of their application process. Also, all those who are familiar with the said firm and its recruitment procedure, your guidance on the following would be highly appreciated:
- Does Abraaj notify even if they decide not to proceed with your application?
- Typically how long does the recruitment process take?
- What are the typical profiles that make the cut?
- How many interviews are conducted?
- How are the interviews typically structured?
- Are the interviews highly technical or is it more about knowing the firm and PE industry in general.
Your prompt assistance and guidance in this regard would be highly appreciated.
Cheers, Jazib!
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Hey Jack,
Hope you are doing well and many thanks for your response. The acknowledgement e-mail I got from their end stated that the screening/interview process would start end of April. Anyways, just to be sure, you applied to the GAP only or some other vacancy? Also, do you know anyone who applied for GAP and received the interview invite?
Lastly, if I'm not asking for too much, can you kindly shed some light on what all was the case study about?
Thanks a lot mate!
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Which university?
Strange... I already have a first call scheduled...?
Does anyone have information about how much they pay?
HR got back to me two weeks ago (after I emailed them) and told me I got shortlisted and I will be contacted 4th week of April or 1st week of May.
I'm still waiting. They seems to be very slow. I'm not sure how long this process will take.
Hey man,
Hope you are doing well! Just wanted to humbly follow up if you have received the interview invite yet? Also, do you have any idea if the interview process has already started or when is it expected to start.
Your assistance in this regard would be highly appreciated.
Thanks, Jazib!
Bumping
Had my 1st round interview last week, have not heard back since then.
Covered mostly personal questions (interviewer was well prepared and has read the CV carefully) and views on what the firms does, the markets where it is invested and some investment ideas on where (region) and in what (sector) I would invest. One question was about a past deal of Abraaj I should name and tell what I know about it.
Technical part were the typical questions on what valuation methods exist and how they are differ from each other in terms of the resulting value. A bit more difficult was to name how the 3 financial statements flow together, but could still be answered with some solid knowledge.
All in all it was a very positive interview where you talk most of the time about your views and own thinking rather than repeating the standard technical part about the DCF, WACC and EV bridge for the 100st time like in a normal ib interview.
I also had my first interview last week. Very different from yours. Mine was relatively technical I was asked only one personal question. The rest were questions regarding debt structure, LBO, EV.....
The interviewer was nice and knowledgeable. I was just surprised that I didn't not get asked more personal, CV related questions. Also my interview just lasted 30 minutes. It seemed very short.
Would you mind elaborating what technical questions in detail came up?
Hey, have you heard back yet?
I also had my interview last week as well and havent heard back since then.
Hi,
Do you mind sharing with us how was the interview?
mine was very similar to Helvetica. Some additional questions: what is the process of a transaction?, how much legal experience do you have (for nda, ioi, spa)?
LOVE THE USERNAME!
I know a few guys who used to work here -- my take is that this program generally hires people with at least a year or so of experience (if I look on linkedin most seem to have anywhere from 1.5-3 years prior to joining, and most with a masters). I think pay would be competitive with a bank / PE fund in the region, though I guess it depends what office of theirs you join, and I'm not sure how the pay varies across offices.
Hope this helps, too. https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-company-database/interview?field_co…
I received an update from HR regarding a second interview that will take place in June. After reading online, it seems like their interview process takes months!
I hope this won't be the case for us this year!
Did you follow up with HR? Or she emailed saying you are moving to the next round? Thanks
She was actually the one to email me
Just a quick question. The ones who are interviewed or got an invite until now- are you all based in US?
Based in LatAm
Any idea on what is the salary for analysts?
I just had my second interview a few days ago. The interviewer was extremely nice. The interview lasted about an hour. Mostly fit questions and getting to know me.
Anyone else had their second interview?
Had my second interview last week. First interview lasted about an hour, not too many technical questions. Second interview lasted about 30 minutes, predominantly technical questions.
I have heard (from Abraaj analysts and HR) contradictory indications on the amount of rounds for the recruitment process (from 3 to 5 rounds). Does anyone else have an idea on this, and how the rounds after the second round are structured (i.e. telephone/skype/inperson - case study/no case study etc.)?
I have the same question, too. I've heard different answers when I asked about the process (2 to 5).
I have heard 4 to 5 rounds. I have heard behavioral questions for the interviews after the second round and one case study
My take is that in addition to the recruitment process having changed over the last two years, people interpret "rounds of recruitment" differently. For example; if you have two phone call interviews, and one Skype interview consisting of a case study with an associate and a behavioral interview with senior management, this might be defined as three rounds (2x phone + 1x skype) or 5 rounds (1x CV screening, 2x phone call, 1x case study, 1x talk with senior management).
Also, my feeling is that the the decision making responsibility doesn't lie with the person you last spoke with. The second interview I had felt as if there was a predefined list of questions to go through (i.e. no follow up questions based on my answers). So I suppose through each round all factors are considered (i.e. CV and background, and performance across all interviews).
Is anyone expecting a 3rd interview?
Not yet. What about you?
The interviewer told me it would take HR approximately 14 days to get back to me. So I should hear something next week. It took them one week to get back to me after the first round interview.
Same. Do you have any deal/modelling experience? Also any chance when the program starts? The last intake started in October :/
Does somebody know how the rotation program work? in how many offices would the analysts work during the two years?
You will be based in Dubai, however you are likely to work in multiple offices and it really depends on the specific demands. For example, if extra capacity is required in Singapore, then that is where you will move. So there is no fixed amount of rotations. Furthermore, it is often argued that the GAP will take your across different functional teams (deal teams, investor relations, portfolio management), but from what I've heard you will spend most of your time in deal teams.
Update: Just got off the phone with a friend who has insight into the recruitment process. All applicants who have had their second round interview should receive an answer by the end of this week (both invites to further rounds and rejections).
Do you know how the further interview rounds are organized? telephone interviews?
Based on what I've heard from other forum members in PM's: all interviews are conducted through telephone, even for those based in Dubai.
Thank you for sharing the updates with us. Do you have any insights on the third interview? Behavioral? Technical? Case interviews?
Also, I have talked to a few of the analysts from last years. They mentioned that they were all phone interviews. Even HR told me that all interviews will be conducted remotely.
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Did anyone hear back from Abraaj?
Not yet
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Many thanks for your input. Some questions:
1) Did they give you any indication on how many round there would be? 2) Considering you have been told chances are you'd start with a rotation in Lagos, does that mean you don't have to participate in the GAP training?
Because I have seen some Abraaj analysts on LinkedIn who started in January with only having 3-6 months of total internship experience, I wonder whether they allow analysts to start off-cycle.
Should we get feedback until tomorrow?
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Hi, I am interested in African PE (I am in the industry too) can I send you a PM ?
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Everyone many thanks for the provided info.
It seems we won't hear anything today. It makes sense it is taking a while if they intend to invite us to a superday.
But I thought that they will only conduct telephone interviews?
Read Tee_Dogg's post above.
I'm actually very happy that they will be conducting a superday, I think it allows you to leave a much better impression and showcase your interpersonal skills. Does someone know whether superdays will be held during weekdays or in the weekend?
Has anyone received an invitation to the third round interview?
No, not yet. My guess is that they will be taking a break until July (After Eid).
So we won't be probably hearing anything until then.
Me neither
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Thanks for the info. I suppose the superday will then be held before 16th July, as HR told me that the interviews would continue until mid July.
Who told you about the superday, man? You keep mentioning that.
Hi @Tee_Dogg" I sent you a PM, just to get your thoughts on some things
any invites to the third interview?
Thanks for this- can I ask which HR did you get this info from, i.e. which region please?
Is a final decision in September not far too short-term? and does anyone know how much the salary would be in the GAP?
congrats! will it take place next week? and why in London?
Anyone else received an invite for the superday?
I received an invite for a phone interview. I'm not sure if they are being consistent with how they do these interviews? Or could it be because I'm in another location?
When did you receive the invite for the phone interview? Was it HR who notified you?
I called HR yesterday and asked about the updates. Received the invite today
Any updates about the next interview?
I have information that Staccy's old post was complete bullshit, so it seems that so far on this forum Aa03 is the only one with an invite.
oh wow! Why would someone do that I don't get it!
Thank you for letting us know. So from Aa03 post, it seems like it is a phone interview and not a superday.
any news guys?
Not yet
Not yet. Yet I find it hard to believe that only one applicant out of all people from WSO who had a 2nd round will make it to the third. Hence I suppose HR is just taking their sweet time at sending some invites.
I don't think they wouldn't notify candidates who haven't cleared the second round.
@Aa03" When did you have your third round interview?
Probably true. I think those who haven't heard back have been majestically f*cked by HR.
But I understand, in those climates sending a single email in bulk requires 5 minutes of heavy physical exercise with your hands and some ultramodern devices (I think they are called keyboards and mouses) which significantly increases the required calorie intake in order to stay alive. This, in turn, might simultaneously implode and explode the food sector in that region. Want to know what this will result in? Some bad shit, majestic f*ckery of a lot more people than some GAP applicants. Armageddon.
Orange__ Based on my experience, it does seem that Nida Iqbal is incompetent at dealing with the GAP recruitment. She is properly messing up Abraaj's reputation with future BSDs.
Any word?
Not yet :)
Was on a call with them today, they said we would hear back by end of week. Some members of the team were on vacation which caused the delay.
Anyone else have been notified about being shortlisted?
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Let's all post in case we hear we've been shortlisted or not? Can't believe how long this is taking
Got shortlisted
I also got shortlisted but my interview is not scheduled yet. It's taking very long indeed, over 6 weeks!
I called HR today asking for an update. (I had my 3rd interview last week). I was informed that they will get back to me the end of this month for a 4th interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is taking really long. I thought I was done after the 3rd one.
Can I please ask if those of you who are short-listed have some sort of PE/M&A/other experience that involved solid financial modelling? I have very basic financial statement modelling as I worked for a corporate bank in a credit analysis capacity and I'm beginning to think I have slim chances..
Some of last years analyst have non profit, political science and engineering background. You'll be fine.
For those who are shortlisted, did you hear back? It's Thursday already!
For those of you who have been shortlisted, were you emailed?
shortlisted for a 3th round. Anyone already in the 4th round?
Did you already have your 3rd interview? I was told that I'm shortlisted (for the 3rd interview) but haven't heard still about when is the interview going to be.
Hey guys, when you call Nida, do you reach her on the mobile number provided or the telephone number provided which I assume is an office phone.
Are there any female candidates here? To me it seems like there aren't any of us here.
Me
People who were shortlisted- were you emailed or did you only find out through ringing?
I emailed hr and was then told I was shortlisted and the third round scheduled through email
Did you email them to schedule it? Or they scheduled it? Also when did it take place
I only found out after calling (still waiting for the 4th interview though)
Have you already been shortlisted for the final round and are just waiting for it to be scheduled?
yes
Guys, any news post 3rd round interviews? All those who were shortlisted, have you guys been interviewed already?
Nope nothing yet. d
I don't know whether I am shortlisted or not though
Have any of you been notified that you are shortlisted for the 4th round interview ?
Nop, no news so far. Are you done with your 3rd round interview? Is everyone here done with the 3rd round?
Yes got done with my third round interview mid-July.
Have you heard anything after the third round?
I had my 3rd interview last week. I'm still not sure if there are more rounds?
Any news guys? The work week ends today in Dubai.
Not really. Still waiting
Those who are waiting, did HR tell you there is going to be a 4th round?
I had mine last week. Anyone else had theirs?
Any update, guys?
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Hi, had my 4th round also. Any idea when we get to hear back on their final decision?. I am guessing this was the last round. Who else has given the final round?
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Did HR tell you this?
I had mine yesterday. But not sure if it's actually the final one.
It seems like they started sending out decisions (based on Glassdoor). Anyone heard back yet?
The latest post on Glassdoor is for 31st July 2017, I am guessing that decision was sent to the candidate after the third round. I think they are conducting more fourth rounds this week and will roll out the decision in a week or two. Any idea how many analysts they are taking?
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I think all 4th interviews were done last week and the week before. I was told we are going to hear from them this week.
Anyone heard back?
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How was the 4th interview?
Did HR ask anyone for a passport copy? #askingforafriend
No. They shouldn't ask for this unless they already gave your friend an offer and he/she accepted it.
Has anyone been communicated a final decision?
did anyone have an in-person interview or were all rounds through the phone?
All my interviews were phone interviews? What about you?
Any updates?
Nope
Any information on how many applicants were interviewed for the final round?
Any idea on whats the starting salary for analysts?
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https://www.abraaj.com/talent/the-global-analyst-program/
On Twitter, it seems like Abraaj is already recruiting for the GAP 2018. It seems strange. Shouldn't they focus on GAP 2017 FIRST?
Did anyone hear back?
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