CICC Investment Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CICC.
CICC
Equity Research Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview started with a self-introduction, then moved to in-depth questions about my previous internship experience. They also asked for my insights on the recent market trends and the driving factors behind them. I was asked to forecast the stock market and justify my predictions. We discussed my past research frameworks and their results. Financial modeling questions were also part of the discussion. Finally, they inquired about my availability for the internship.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe your past research framework and the outcomes?
- What was the framework of your past research and what were the outcomes?
CICC
Investment Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation
First there was a call to introduce ourselves, go over the CV, and ask some technical questions about valuation, the industry, and pitching companies. Then, there was a video call with the entire team and three other candidates where we discussed motivation and logical reasoning. After that, we had to work on a case study, preparing a research report on a target industry and company, which we then presented. Finally, we had to pitch our research findings and answer questions.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you discuss valuation methodologies?
- What is your take on the current industry situation?
- How would you pitch a company?
CICC
Private Equity Analyst
Intern Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had one interview that lasted about 15 minutes and wasn't too hard. My friends told me that sometimes they ask how the three financial statements connect and test some basic technical knowledge.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your thoughts on AI development and whether it will replace human employees?
- Tell me about a past deal you were involved in.
CICC Investment Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CICC interview reports.
“Regarding financial statements, what impact does 'Depreciation + 100' have?”
Read reports →“How would you describe the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the relationship between the three financial statements (I/S, B/S, CFS)?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how to value a company?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on AI development and whether it will replace human employees?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on sell-side versus buy-side equity research?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in Hong Kong?”
Read report →“Can you discuss valuation methodologies?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on valuation?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 CICC interview reports.