Cambridge Associates, LLC Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process
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Cambridge Associates, LLC
Research Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
It was a 5-round process with a phone interview with HR, an associates interview, a case study, an MD interview, and then a final round with people from another office that included a small case study. The whole process was intense but really gave a good feel for the job. Most people on the team were super friendly and nice, though there was one person who wasn't. The team is pretty small and they're really committed to being a global organization, which means they need agreement from all offices before they can hire someone. It feels a bit inflexible given how fast things move these days.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates you?
Cambridge Associates, LLC
Research Associate
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
HR screens resumes, followed by a phone screen from the department. If you pass that, you'll have a first round open house interviewing with a member from each functional team (hiring manager or team lead). If they like you, they'll invite you back for a 2nd and final round. This includes interviews with assistant managers, the manager, a panel with team members/peers, a writing sample, and a final concerns session with the hiring manager to address any remaining issues. If those are satisfied, HR will present an offer, pending a background check.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rank your last two interviews?
- How would you rate yourself on this interview?
Cambridge Associates, LLC
Research Associate
Mid Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 20 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
This was a pretty involved interview process for the role. I ended up talking to about 20 different people across three different days. Some of the interviews were one-on-one with managers, and others were group sessions with my potential peers. It was very focused on behavioral questions, and they really wanted to get a sense of my long-term commitment to the firm. Overall, the experience was decent.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you tell us why you are interested in Cambridge?
- Could you please share your strengths and weaknesses?
- Tell me about yourself.
Cambridge Associates, LLC Research Associate Interview Questions
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“What has the NYSE's performance been over the past week, month, and year?”
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Read reports →“If your workday begins at 8 am, what time would you arrive at the office?”
Read report →“How do you stay up-to-date with the latest research in your field?”
Read report →“What finance books have you been reading?”
Read report →“How do you collaborate with others on research projects?”
Read report →“What animal would you describe yourself as, and what's the reason for that choice?”
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