Investment Analyst Interview Questions

Hey all,

I have first rounds of an Investment Analyst position at a boutique in the next couple of weeks. I'm wondering what I should expect for technical questions? I'm graduating this December, so I'm still fresh on your typical DCF related questions, but I'm wondering how in-depth they will go considering this is an entry level position?

My experience throughout college has been concentrated in mostly retail positions(brokerage assoc.), but I am determined to secure at analyst role post graduation. Cumulative GPA isn't too impressive at 3.1, but my major(Finance) GPA is decent at 3.7. Surprisingly ended up in the brokerage role after a wealth management internship, but as douchey as it sounds, I feel like I deserve a lot more after earning my degree. The guys I work with make a ton of money, but very few of them know anything at all about the markets.

So, if anyone could provide me with some subjects I should brush up on before the interview, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

 
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Be able to talk about the markets and if the role is for a specific asset class(es) make sure you know the trends affecting those areas. Case study will most likely be manager analysis related.

Feel free to pm me with any specific questions. If you want to ask about the firm specifically you can pm that too and I'll give any information I have.

 

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