I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at FactSet (Singapore) in Aug 2022
Interview
Very comprehensive and detailed, with the recruiter providing feedback and sharing information each step of the way, to help me better prepare for the interview and the possible interview questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions across the various interviews varied. However these extended to finding out my aptitude and fit for the role in FactSet, as too perspectives towards the nature of work that FactSet had to offer. Technical questions such as backtesting and VaR, as too stress testing were involved as well.
There are 3 interviews:
1. Initial inverview with HR spealist with common questions, including salary range, office, etc.;
2.Interview based on previous experience, education and asking general questions which serve a ground to assess candidate skillset which is required for the position;
3. Technical inverview with 5-6 tasks which cover the job workflow and needed for day-to-day professional assignments;
4. Final interview with a senior recruiting manager and HR;
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asking about general finance, financial instruments, math and statistical concepts applied in asset management and risk management, modelling of financial instruments, technical knowledge (SQL, Python, etc.).
