PIMCO Investment Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PIMCO.
PIMCO
Portfolio Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process had a few rounds, and all the questions were pretty standard finance ones. They covered basic bond math, technical abilities, how well you understand the market, and some behavioral stuff. Nothing really out of the ordinary for any of the interview rounds.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain how to calculate the duration of a portfolio?
- Could you define convexity?
- Tell me about your experience working in a team and your personal skills.
PIMCO
Credit Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process was remote and quite fast. It started with a video interview, and then there were four online interviews on a super day. I didn't get a great sense of Pimco or the actual work there, and I wasn't too impressed with the company culture; people didn't seem very excited about what they do.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you discuss a business model you find interesting and evaluate its credit quality?
PIMCO
Portfolio Manager
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
Got the interview through on-campus recruiting. People seemed nice, but a bit boring and too formal.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- What is your view on the macroeconomic outlook for the US over the next 1-1.5 years?
- If you had $1 million to invest, how would you do it?
PIMCO Investment Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PIMCO interview reports.
“What factors could cause two identical buildings on the same street to have different prices?”
Read reports →“What is duration and convexity?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what "roll down" means and provide an example of a security exhibiting negative convexity?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how to calculate the duration of a portfolio?”
Read reports →“Could you define convexity?”
Read report →“What is your view on the macroeconomic outlook for the US over the next 1-1.5 years?”
Read report →“If you had $1 million to invest, how would you do it?”
Read report →“How would you allocate $100 million for investment?”
Read report →“Can you explain how you would value a building?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 PIMCO interview reports.