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AberdeenCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Aberdeen interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.6 / 10Based on 231 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Aberdeen: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Business AnalystAsset Management AnalystFinancial AnalystAccountantAccount ExecutiveSoftware Engineer

At a glance

4.6/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.6 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 52% of companies we track.
11
Role guides
231
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$44k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Aberdeen interview?

Aggregated from 231 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy25%
Medium64%
Hard10%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
49%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

114 offers across 231 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
62%positive
Positive 62%Neutral 23%Negative 15%
Reports by year
14
16
21
32
20
20222023202420252026
By interview date. The current year is partial.
02 · Topic breakdown

What Aberdeen actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Competency-based interviewing
100%
Competency / Behavioral Interviewing
100%
Asset Management Investment Process
100%
Business Analysis (BA)
100%
Agile
100%
Variance Analysis (budget vs actual)
100%
Marketing Analytics
93%
Competency-Based Interviewing
79%
Communication skills
77%
Presentation Skills
47%
Stakeholder management
35%
Recruitment Process Navigation
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Aberdeen interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Business Analyst
$35k-$54k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Asset Management Analyst
17 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Financial Analyst
$33k-$50k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Account Executive
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Accountant
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Consultant
Questions and loop structure
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Data Analyst
$44k-$52k
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Marketing Analytics Specialist
Questions and loop structure
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Product Manager
$110k-$110k
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Project Manager
Questions and loop structure
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Software Engineer
$50k-$61k
Open guide
04 · Compensation

What Aberdeen pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $44k
Level$0kTotal comp range$100kTotal
All levels
Base $34k-$54k
$33k-$54k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Aberdeen interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Aberdeen interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Aberdeen interviews as medium, based on 231 reported interviews. About 49% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Aberdeen pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Aberdeen ranges from roughly $33k to $54k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Aberdeen test in interviews?

Aberdeen interviews most often cover Competency-based interviewing, Competency-Based Interviewing, Communication skills, Presentation Skills, and Stakeholder management. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Aberdeen?

Dataford has interview guides for 11 roles at Aberdeen, including Accountant, Account Executive, Asset Management Analyst, and Business Analyst, and more.

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