Initial Screening & Hirevue
The interview process begins with a Hirevue video interview that focuses on motivation for the role and the firm, along with some brain-teaser style questions to assess thought processes.
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Real, anonymous reports from people who interviewed for Research Analyst at Baird, newest first and distilled into what to expect across the loop.
After submitting my application, I got a Hirevue video interview first. The questions were mainly a mix of why the role and why I wanted to work in equity research, plus some brain-teaser style prompts that were less about getting the “right” answer and more about how I was thinking.
My process started with a first-round screening that quickly turned into both fit and fundamentals. I did a Hirevue first, and then I followed up with a phone interview with an equity research associate where it was mostly behavioral. They asked why I wanted the role and why I was interested in equity research, and I also got hit with a couple analytic prompts to see how I reasoned.
The interview process begins with a Hirevue video interview that focuses on motivation for the role and the firm, along with some brain-teaser style questions to assess thought processes.
Following the Hirevue, candidates typically have a phone interview with an analyst that is primarily behavioral but includes analytical prompts to evaluate reasoning skills.
Candidates will encounter a testing phase that includes math and writing assessments, emphasizing economic reasoning and clear communication under time constraints.
The final stage is an in-person superday consisting of several back-to-back interviews, focusing on both technical skills and personal narratives, including a stock pitch exercise.
The overall difficulty of the process is considered average to high, with a strong emphasis on preparation for both technical knowledge and articulating personal fit for the role.
Candidates noted the importance of having a coherent narrative and being prepared for a variety of question types, with feedback indicating that the interviewers were generally friendly but focused on assessing fit and clarity.