I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Nuveen in Mar 2011
Interview
I was contacted by a rep from their HR. That initial screen interview lasted for 20 minutes. A lot of the general questions you would expect in an interview were asked, why are you looking, what do you like/dislike about your job, what do you want to do 5 years from now.
Was invited for an onsite interview. I again interviewed with HR then the hiring manager. The hiring manager was pretty direct and exhaustive in his questions. The person wanted to know what I knew and how well I knew it.
All in all, it was a good experience, but don't expect a softball interview.
I spoke to HR on the phone first. Then a Zook call with the MD. Then a super day with 6 team members. Everyone was fairly relaxed, although I had to follow up to find out I wasn’t going further.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What metrics would you look at when underwriting a new credit?
Three rounds of interviews with increasingly senior staff ranging from associate to managing director. Most questions focused on culture fit while also assuring necessary qualifications met. Excel modeling test and some technical questions asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you think an increase in the 10 year by 100 bps will affect the value of this asset.