Mercer Investment Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 31 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Mercer.
Mercer
Investment Analyst
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Started with a phone call with HR, then a phone call with the hiring manager, and finally an in-person final round with another manager and the head. The HR person was really helpful throughout the whole process.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your past experiences?
- What do you see as the pros and cons?
- Walk me through a time you took the lead on a project.
Mercer
Investment Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
This interview experience with Mercer felt like they weren't very interested in me. The whole conversation gave me the impression that they don't really value their employees and seem to have a very closed-off team culture. I've seen other reviews saying you need a personal connection to get an offer or promotion there, which makes it seem tough to get a foot in the door if you don't know someone.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you the right candidate for this position?
Mercer
Investment Analyst
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a pretty standard interview process, nothing out of the ordinary. The whole thing lasted about two hours, and all the questions they asked were directly related to my resume and past work experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you discuss the advantages and disadvantages of passive versus active fund management?
Mercer Investment Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Mercer interview reports.
“What is the impact of quantitative easing on UK defined contribution pensions?”
Read reports →“What are the future challenges for the pension industry?”
Read reports →“Could you discuss the advantages and disadvantages of passive versus active fund management?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what Alternative investments are in your own terms?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss different asset classes, their functions, and their impact?”
Read report →“Can you explain the role of analytics in finance in detail?”
Read report →“Do you have a basic understanding of DC pensions?”
Read report →“Do you have a basic understanding of DB pensions?”
Read report →“Can you share some recent market news and your perspective on it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 31 Mercer interview reports.