Cambridge Associates, LLC Interview Questions
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Cambridge Associates, LLC
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
The interview process involved behavioral questions and a case study at the end. The questions were really interesting and focused on how you would handle different scenarios, with a strong emphasis on finance and economics. Having a background in that area would definitely make it easier.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a time you had to make a decision when you didn't have all the information available.
Cambridge Associates, LLC
Performance Reporting Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Case Technical Presentation
The interview process involved several stages. It started with a take-home case study, which was followed by technical screens and a presentation. Some parts felt a bit repetitive because the same questions were asked by different interviewers. The case study itself was pretty simple, mostly checking basic Excel skills and formulas.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
Cambridge Associates, LLC
Summer Analyst
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
First up was an HR chat that was all behavioral. Pretty standard stuff like strengths/weaknesses, teamwork, and handling criticism. Then, the second part involved two behavioral interviews and a case study.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share an instance where you received criticism and what you took away from it?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team.
Cambridge Associates, LLC
Investment Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Other
The initial interview involved two team members, a manager and an associate, who were both quite approachable. This first stage was typical, focusing on my background, reasons for applying, and my understanding of their work. The subsequent round included an Excel test and a case study, which was hampered by poor equipment and a very late supervisor, cutting into the allotted time.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you walk us through your background and explain your interest in finance?
- What is your understanding of our company and its operations? Specifically, why are you interested in CA?
- How do your friends typically describe you?
Cambridge Associates, LLC Interview Questions
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“What regression would you run to find returns net of variable x, y, and z?”
Read reports →“What is RVPI and how does it relate to carry incentives in Private Equity?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the concept of EBITDA in the context of Private Equity investments?”
Read reports →“If you had $100 million, what would you invest it in?”
Read reports →“Where would you invest a million pounds right now and justify your choice?”
Read report →“Can you tell me 3 things about what Cambridge Associates does?”
Read report →“Given data on various PMs, their risk tolerance, and returns, how would you make a decision?”
Read report →“Based on the provided data on prospective fund managers, what is your formal recommendation?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of financial analysis, particularly concerning time value of money projections?”
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