Role-specific questions
1. How do you calculate time-weighted versus money-weighted return?
How to answer: Answer with a short framework (two or three steps), then back it with a specific example and the result.
2. What is performance attribution?
How to answer: Define the concept in one sentence, walk through the steps in order, then add a real example from your work.
3. How do you explain underperformance to a client?
How to answer: Answer with a short framework (two or three steps), then back it with a specific example and the result.
4. What metrics do you use to measure portfolio risk?
How to answer: Be specific: name tools, standards or numbers you have personally used, and be honest about your level.
Common questions for Investment & Capital Markets roles
Pitch me an investment idea.
What interviewers look for: Cover thesis, valuation, catalysts, risks and exit.
Tell me about a model you are proud of.
What interviewers look for: Explain the structure, drivers, checks and the decision it supported.
Why this firm and this role?
What interviewers look for: Be specific about the firm's strategy and your skills.
Prepare a STAR story bank
- Situation: one or two sentences of context.
- Task: what you were responsible for.
- Action: what you did, step by step.
- Result: the outcome with a number, plus what you learned.
The Interview page in the app saves your own answers for each question and has a practice timer.