First round was a HireVue - tell us about yourself, one question on recent article related to finance. Second round was at NY office. Everyone was so nice and seemed super smart. Six interviews back-to-back. Some in person, some virtual with people in other offices.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Simple fit questions, why PIMCO, why asset management, stock pitch
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at PIMCO (London, England)
Interview
There were multiple stages. In the first stage it was less formal, but gradually got more formal and harder in the later interviews. Got to know technicals and market knowledge.
First round was a video interview with mostly behavioural questions. Second round are 4 1v1 interviews with VP, with both behavioural and technical questions, mainly focus on fixed income investment and news. Never hearing back from the HR, super slow process
Phone interview which was very technical. Resources were sent before the interview but interviewer went on to different topics too. Organisation around the interview was clear and people were pleasant to speak to.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain implication of treasury yields on wider credit markets