Putnam Investments General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Putnam Investments.
Putnam Investments
Internship
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
It was a simple interview with someone on the team, it wasn't super technical. They asked a mix of questions about business sense and also about why Putnam, why Investing, and to walk me through my resume.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain what EBITDA means?
- What makes you want to work for Putnam Investments?
- How is the cost to rent a tuxedo similar to the cost to rent a car?
Putnam Investments
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It was a pretty long process. First, an HR screening, then a chat with an associate. After that, there was an in-person interview with three associates, and the final round was with higher-ups. I wish I'd known upfront how long it would take.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a stock you've recently seen mentioned in the news?
Putnam Investments
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I had an online test covering critical thinking and vocabulary. Then I sat in with someone and listened to calls. Finally, two people interviewed me with general questions. I'm still waiting to hear back.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why are you interested in Putnam?
- Can you tell me what you know about mutual funds?
Putnam Investments General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Putnam Investments interview reports.
“How is the cost to rent a tuxedo similar to the cost to rent a car?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what EBITDA means?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about mutual funds?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in Putnam?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a stock you've recently seen mentioned in the news?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your knowledge of mutual funds and Putnam overall?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in financial services?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you were unable to meet a customer's needs, and explain how you handled the situation?”
Read report →“Could you elaborate on the content of your resume?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 Putnam Investments interview reports.