I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at PIMCO
Interview
Meticulous, purposeful, and detailed - There were Multiple levels of interviews, with each round growing in complexity. There was great feedback from Human Resources when going through the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Being able to walk through how specific financial products work
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at PIMCO (Austin, TX)
Interview
They had an initial excel assessment regarding compliance logic and monitoring IMAs quite easy not difficult but did measure the technicals. It was an hour assessment It tested my ability to use Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and basic formulas to quickly interpret data and provide clear, accurate outputs. Overall, it simulated real portfolio compliance tasks, ensuring I could handle data accurately and efficiently under time pressure.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Done with the initial assessment and yet to give my first round
The interview process was long -- over 2 months of waiting to hear back. 30-minute phone interview followed by a video panel styled interview with 10 people. The communication and updates about the process were not that great. I was always the one reaching out for an update.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between options and futures?