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FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 422 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.6 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
79.3% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at FactSet.

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Research Analyst

Analytics · a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

We had an aptitude test on campus. Those who passed it were then taken to an interview. We had to wait for 4 hours for the interview. After 4 hours, we had lunch, where we were only given a lunch coupon. The interview finished at 2:20 PM.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • What are your thoughts on Accounts receivable?
  • Can you explain Accounts payable?
  • What is your understanding of EPS?
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Research Analyst

Analytics · a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview had three parts. First, an HR interview. Second, an interview with the manager. Third, a panel interview with managers. The first interview was mainly about you. The second was a technical interview. The last interview was similar to the first but included some technical accounting questions.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Can you introduce yourself?
  • Do you have any questions about the job description?
  • Do you have any questions about the company?
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Research Analyst

Research · a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

So the interview process for the Research Analyst - Benchmarks role has 3 main parts. First, there's a 60 min online test to check your tech skills. Then, a 30 min chat with HR about your career goals, experience, and if you'd fit in. Lastly, a 60 min panel interview with some experts to see how you think strategically, solve problems, and your technical smarts. After that, we'll let you know what's up.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about a time you worked under pressure.

FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions

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What financial statement do you create from the balancing figure obtained in the income statement?

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Can you explain the difference between accounts payable and accounts receivable, and what is cash flow?

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Can you discuss an invention from the past and its current positive and negative impacts?

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Describe an invention, either past or present, that has impacted our economy and explain your reasoning.

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If you had to pick a superhero you most identify with, who would it be and why?

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Can you tell me about a disaster, whether it was natural or man-made, and specify which sectors it affected?

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Would you be okay with a midshift schedule from 1 pm to 10 pm?

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What products and services are offered by a new company in the market, and how do they benefit their target clients?

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Could you rank these three things for me in order of importance: salary, job position, and work environment?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 422 FactSet interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 47.4%
Behavioral 43.5%
Coding 3.9%
Other 2.4%
Presentation 1.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 13.7%
Average 62.6%
Difficult 23.7%

Candidate experience

Positive 79.3%
Neutral 14.7%
Negative 5.9%