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Updated Sep 16, 2023
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Anonymous Employee in Newport Beach, CA
I interviewed at PIMCO (Newport Beach, CA)
phone screening on fit, long super day on financial markets and understanding; difficult to know what to prepare; enjoyed the process, very friendly staff. Overall good process and people were easy to talk to
- tell me about the market, why PIMCO
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at PIMCO
Referred internally and chatted with the recruiter. Multiple friendly interviews to get to know the team. Multiple rounds of interviews, some more technical and others behavioral. Mostly one-on-one and thirty or so minutes long.
- What is bond yield / duration
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Anonymous Employee in Newport Beach, CA
I interviewed at PIMCO (Newport Beach, CA)
There were three rounds of interviewing. The first interview was with a recruiter and the other two were with team members. Each interview was roughly 30 minutes long with Vice Presidents and associates.
- What do you think is one of the main driving forces for markets today?
Anonymous Employee in Newport Beach, CA
I interviewed at PIMCO (Newport Beach, CA)
Even though I spoke to five persons during the interview process, it was very pleasant. The team is very nice and welcoming. I highly recommend working there to get an exposure working with a leading investment management firm.
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Newport Beach, CA
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at PIMCO (Newport Beach, CA)
Workday application followed by Hirevue recorded interview then live Superday. Hirevue is watched by 5-6 PIMCO employees who then interview you at the Superday. Superday is largely behavioral with minimal technical questions.
- Effect of rate changes on bond prices.
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at PIMCO
Asked for both a cover letter and CV Answered 3/4 short-answer questions to be completed alongside initial application Received an information package from PIMCO to review 7 days before a technical phone screen 30 minute technical and behavioural phone screen with analyst
- Why PIMCO? Where is the Head Office based? Who is the CEO? Questions about fixed-income instruments
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. I interviewed at PIMCO
There is a need to be somewhat informed about what is happening in the markets in order to succeed in this role. Be prepared to speak about what is going on in the markets (go at least three layers deep).
- How do you stay informed about the news?
Anonymous Employee in Newport Beach, CA
I interviewed at PIMCO (Newport Beach, CA)
Hireview of about 8 questions (technical and behavioral) Single Interview (one on one) Super Day (multiple one on ones or duos) Questions about the role, markets, hypothetical investment questions, quantitative questions
- Understand the current status of markets and fundamental understanding of relationships of assets and markets
Anonymous Employee in Newport Beach, CA
I interviewed at PIMCO (Newport Beach, CA)
Very quick and easy. Overall took about two weeks between initial interview and then getting the offer. Only needed to do one interview with manager and their manager in the same meeting. The interview was also online over zoom and not in person.
- What is your prior knowledge of accounts receivable and admin work?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I interviewed at PIMCO (New York, NY)
Standard hirevue into phone into onsite interview, took about a few weeks before each process. Interviewers were professional. Mostly behaviorals in phone interview and more technicals in in person interview. None of the questions stood out to me too much.
- Tell me about a time you failed.
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at PIMCO as 56% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.23 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Human Resources and Product Specialist rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Quantitative Developer and Asset Manager roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at PIMCO takes an average of 35.87 days when considering 351 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Associate Portfolio Manager had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Human Resources roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 120 days).
Common stages of the interview process at PIMCO according to 351 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone Interview: 29.01%
One on One Interview: 17.53%
Group Panel Interview: 13.55%
Presentation: 10.31%
Drug Test: 7.22%
Skills Test: 6.92%
IQ Intelligence Test: 6.04%
Background Check: 6.04%
Personality Test: 2.50%
Other: 0.88%
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