Waddell & Reed Financial Analyst interview experience

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United StatesPosted Jan 2015 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for the Waddell & Reed Financial Analyst track through a structured but often sales-driven funnel, and for me the defining theme was the process being more about recruitment into an advisor pipeline than an analyst role.

Early interview + quick progression — I was scheduled for a face-to-face meeting and, if I continued, they moved me into orientation/next steps quickly.
Assessment to filter fit — they used online tests and/or personality-style tools, sometimes after a short introductory meeting.
Second-stage pressure around recruiting/calling — later steps asked me to involve my own contacts or connect with friends/family about financial services.
Group or panel-style exposure — at least once, the “interview” was more like a group pitch to get people into the company.

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