Principal Financial Group Actuarial Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Principal Financial Group.
Principal Financial Group
Actuarial Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After an initial video interview, I proceeded to a 1 hour and 15 minute interview on Microsoft Teams. This consisted of two 30-minute sessions where two actuaries interviewed me concurrently, followed by a final 15-minute discussion.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What draws you to this field, and what makes you want this specific role?
- Tell me about your interest in actuarial science and why you applied for this particular internship.
Principal Financial Group
Actuarial Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a two day process, with the second day involving other programming tasks. The interview questions were pretty straightforward, focusing on what skills I bring to the table and touching upon my past experiences. Overall, I had a good time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are the key skills you think are essential for this role?
Principal Financial Group
Actuarial
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
HR reached out two weeks after I applied. I had a call with HR, a really nice lady, and she asked some standard behavioral questions. At the end of the phone screen, I was told they wanted me to come onsite for interviews and that HR would call to schedule travel. I never got a call or email about scheduling. I didn't follow up because I wasn't that interested in the company anyway, but it seems like bad HR if they lose candidates due to poor internal communication.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation where you did something controversial and what the result was?
Principal Financial Group Actuarial Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Principal Financial Group interview reports.
“How do you think the RBI can reduce inflation?”
Read reports →“Do you have questions about limits?”
Read reports →“Do you have questions about derivatives?”
Read reports →“In five years, where do you envision yourself?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to pursue a career as an actuary?”
Read report →“Have you taken an exam previously? What did you learn from it?”
Read report →“What draws you to our internship program?”
Read report →“Why have you chosen this career path?”
Read report →“What software have you used or learned?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Principal Financial Group interview reports.