I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macquarie Group (New York, NY) in May 2010
Interview
Interview started with general fit questions with HR rep. Then continued with analyst, who asked detailed questions (pros/cons) regarding different valuation techniques (DCF, EV, and price ratios) and asked for a stock pitch
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What sector has performed the best in the past 20 years?
3 rounds with different analysts and S&T teams. First was with the analyst and next was with the director of research and full capital markets team. Also had to take a test after the first round interview that was more an IQ test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pitch me a stock (Can be inside their coverage or not)
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Macquarie Group
Interview
Just a very typical ER interview, which normally has two to three rounds, need to meet with direct manager and research head. I also did a model test, not very difficult if understand finanical statements well enough.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Macquarie Group (New York, NY)
Interview
Interview process included aptitude tests (eg. what image comes next in a sequence) and behavioral tests that took almost three hours. No feedback or contact whatsoever after interview process complete (three interviews and aptitude tests). Lack of follow up a concern, and unprofessional.
Equity Research Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Macquarie Group with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Equity Research Associate roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macquarie Group overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macquarie Group as a Equity Research Associate according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Personality test: 33%
Skills test: 33%
One on one interview: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
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