Preqin Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Preqin.
Preqin
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process usually starts with recruiters looking at resumes to pick candidates. After that, there's an initial interview, often over the phone or video, to check if you meet the basic requirements, how well you communicate, and if you're interested in the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Are you interested in this position?
- What do you expect from this role?
Preqin
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process consisted of two rounds and was considered easy. I had a good experience with the interviewers, finding them approachable and pleasant to talk with.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me more about yourself?
Preqin
Senior Associate
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process was smooth. The HR team is nice, but most of them are based in London, which can be an issue with time differences. They were acquired by Blackrock in 2024, so their VISA policy might change and they might not operate independently anymore.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your background.
- What do you know about the company?
- Are you able to work on a VISA?
Preqin Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Preqin interview reports.
“Can you define alternative investment and tell me what products you're interested in?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on alternative investments and which products interest you the most?”
Read reports →“Are you able to work on a VISA?”
Read reports →“Describe your strategy for building stakeholder relationships.”
Read reports →“Are you interested in this position?”
Read report →“What do you know about the company?”
Read report →“What's your reason for wanting to leave your current role?”
Read report →“What do you expect from this role?”
Read report →“Tell me about your background.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Preqin interview reports.