I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates
Interview
In my phone interview there were a lot of strange lines of questioning. The interviewer often focused on minute details with apparent limited relevance. Odd battery of personality tests, including Meyers Briggs and two other tests to determine how you might behave in the workplace. Very different from other interview processes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When I had done something important that potentially had been hurtful at the time for others.
I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (Singapore)
Interview
The interview process was notably slow, spanning over six months. Throughout this period, there were extended gaps between each stage, leading to a prolonged and drawn-out experience. The timeline extended significantly beyond what I expected, with delays in feedback and decisions at multiple points.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Bridgewater Associates (New York, NY) in Oct 2023
Interview
Started with a call with the hiring manager and an assignment to kick-start the process. However, the role was eventually taken off the market. The assignment had three essay-like questions, including one company case-study
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Something along the lines of... Describe why you thought a particular investment issue is important for investors and clients
Every interview is recorded. You're put in a room with other candidates who are also interviewing for the same role as you (ie your competitors) for group interviews in the morning. If you're lucky, you make it to the afternoon interviews - which are done 1x1.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There were case interviews for the 1x1 sessions. For the group interview, they asked the group to debate a controversial topic and share their thoughts on it.