Institutional Shareholder Services Research Analyst interview experience

After applying, I ended up with a test and then moved into interviews without much lag. The process overall fit a simple pattern: a written/skills test first, then an initial conversation, and then more interviews focused on research and evaluation.

The part that stuck with me was the written test. I remember finding it difficult, even though the people I interacted with were nice and approachable. In my case it was tied directly to how I’d think through the work—there was a moment where the team wanted to understand my thought process and analytical skills rather than just whether I could