PENNYMAC Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PENNYMAC.
PENNYMAC
Pricing Analyst
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a 30 minute phone interview for the Pricing Analyst role. It was mostly broad questions, with some questions about my Excel and SQL experience. All the questions felt fair and not misleading, and I was comfortable answering them.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How is your prior experience in the capital markets mortgage industry relevant to this role?
- Can you describe your experience with Excel?
- Can you describe your experience with SQL?
PENNYMAC
Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed for an analyst position where I would do ad-hoc projects for the team. It involved 3 separate interviews with different team members. They asked about my experience and to tell them about specific examples. They also asked personality type questions and if I was interested in teamwork. They gave me an overview of the position. The interviewers were friendly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your approach to managing time and meeting deadlines?
PENNYMAC
Senior Analyst
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through two phone interviews, one with the manager and another with the SVP. After that, they invited me onsite for in-person interviews. The overall process was nice, although they could improve on communicating the exact position you're being offered. I applied for a senior analyst role, but when the offer came, they disclosed it was for an analyst position.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is the duration of a bond?
- Can you explain the Time Value of Money?
PENNYMAC Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PENNYMAC interview reports.
“What is the duration of a bond?”
Read reports →“Which state would you pick if you wanted to separate from the USA?”
Read reports →“What are the risks associated with the mortgage market?”
Read reports →“Could you write out the formula for the standard deviation of a two-asset portfolio?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method?”
Read report →“Solve a math problem.”
Read report →“Can you explain the Time Value of Money?”
Read report →“Could you define what the terms Accountable, Reliable, and Ethical signify to you?”
Read report →“Are you looking to move into a management role, or are you content with being an analyst?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 PENNYMAC interview reports.