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Was given a list of prompts and asked to prepare a presentation answering the prompts. One of the questions had links to properties that the company was having trouble selling; I was asked to identify what factors were influencing the slow sale and come up with strategies to combat this.
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Portfolio Manager

Interviewed at HomeLight

3.9★
Jul 23, 2021

Was given a list of prompts and asked to prepare a presentation answering the prompts. One of the questions had links to properties that the company was having trouble selling; I was asked to identify what factors were influencing the slow sale and come up with strategies to combat this.

One of the only questions I was asked was a very general one along the lines of, “Can you tell me about your background?” There were no follow-up questions or deeper exploration into my experience, skills, or how I might approach specific challenges in the role.
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Team Manager, Portfolio Implementations

Interviewed at Applied Systems

3.5★
Apr 9, 2025

One of the only questions I was asked was a very general one along the lines of, “Can you tell me about your background?” There were no follow-up questions or deeper exploration into my experience, skills, or how I might approach specific challenges in the role.

I was asked to analyze a portfolio and make recommendations with regards to asset allocation, security selection, and overall risk management while taking into consideration factors like liquidity needs, time horizon, etc.
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Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Interviewed at IDB Bank

3.1★
Nov 14, 2025

I was asked to analyze a portfolio and make recommendations with regards to asset allocation, security selection, and overall risk management while taking into consideration factors like liquidity needs, time horizon, etc.

Case study: Mrs. Smith is an 88 year old widow. She has an investment portfolio of $25M. She has 3 kids and 6 grand kids. Her annual living expenses are $250,000. Question: Based on what you know, describe your approach to her investment portfolio. There is more here than meets the eye. Feel free to ask questions during the case study review, but come with ideas as well. Question: Other than investments, what should we discuss with Mrs. Smith. Be specific and creative. These questions are broad. Handle however you see fit.
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Assistant Portfolio Manager

Interviewed at BNY

3.4★
Apr 10, 2013

Case study: Mrs. Smith is an 88 year old widow. She has an investment portfolio of $25M. She has 3 kids and 6 grand kids. Her annual living expenses are $250,000. Question: Based on what you know, describe your approach to her investment portfolio. There is more here than meets the eye. Feel free to ask questions during the case study review, but come with ideas as well. Question: Other than investments, what should we discuss with Mrs. Smith. Be specific and creative. These questions are broad. Handle however you see fit.

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