The technical questions were only about fixed income: -What is duration? and what it the duration of a zero coupon bond? -How do you price a bond? -What is the difference between a bullet and callable bond?
Portfolio Management Assistant Interview Questions
15 portfolio management assistant interview questions shared by candidates
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What do you know about what we do here? What is it about you which makes you think that you will excel at this role? If you were to construct a portfolio right now for one of our clients, how would you go about it? Why? What has happened in the financial markets over the past few days? What are the knock on effects of these developments? What are your favourite stocks? What are their current prices? Why is the price moving in this way? How can you see them moving in the future? Why? What is the current interest rate in the UK?... US?....Japan? Why are they at these levels? Do you expect them to change? Explain why your experience at XYZ is relevant to this position. What is the difference between the Yuan and the Renmimbi?
How would you respond if in certain scenario, ie. being asked to do something that you have no knowledge of.
How does this position fit into your career plans?
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