Factset Research Analyst interview experience (2026)

Factset Research Analyst interview experience

No offer

Hard

Positive

TaguigPosted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for the Research Analyst role with an emphasis on capital markets and financial statements, and while parts felt manageable, the overall difficulty ranged from average to very difficult across roughly one to two weeks.

Online exam / assessments — tested knowledge of financial statements and capital-market basics.
Initial interview (HR or recruiter) — introduction and role/background fit; in some cases the interviewer helped guide me and provided material to review.
Technical interview — deep dive into accounts/finance concepts (EPS and statements were common themes), plus follow-ups and light calculations.
Additional interview / panel or manager round — further discussion of financial terminology, statements, and why I wanted the company. Outcome: I didn’t end up with an offer;

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Factset Research Analyst interview experience

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