Private Equity Interview Questions and Answers

Equity analysts are also known as stock analysts. They are professional in analyzing company trades on stock exchange, domestic and global. They work anywhere from brokerage firms to mutual funds.

Private Equity
Job Interview Questions and Answers

Question: How do you stay current with the market?
Answer: Equity analysts always carry out current research on specific markets, industries, companies, sectors, or countries. Research is done through the internet, by interacting directly with corporate employees, clients, and company headquarters. They regularly read relevant magazines and newspapers.

Question: What expertise does the job require?
Answer: In general terms, the job requires financial expertise – the equity analyst must be a highly trained financial expert, with knowledge of every rapidly-changing aspect of the financial world.

Question: What key qualities allow you to succeed in your job? 
Answer: Try not to speak theoretically, about analysts in general. Speak about yourself. Talk about multi-tasking and ability to work under pressure. Give examples of your analytical skills.

Question: What exactly do you do in the capacity of an equity analyst?
Answer: More specifically, you analyze a particular niche of the financial world (be explicit). Then you communicate back with the clients and make suggestions on what or how to buy/sell/hold.

Question: Do you have any experience preparing financial reports?
Answer: The ability to communicate effectively, both in speech and writing, is part of the job. Equity analysts prepare written reports and analysis briefs. They are conversant in the various formats and templates of analyses and reports typically required in the financial world.