-What made you decide to apply for this position? -Describe the roles of this position as far as you understand. -What is the selling point of Bloomberg compared with other competitors? -What is our product that surprised you the most and how do you think it would affect our client? etc.
For in-person interviews, expect the interviewers to get you to pitch the terminal. Knowledge on recent financial news will be asked too.
Why Bloomberg?Why Fintech? Tell me a time about customer service?
Q: If you sell the Bloomberg terminal for MNC companies, how do you promote it?
Why Bloomberg? What are the skills necessary for this role? How are you suited for sales? What is more important, the client or the product? Sell me your favorite app. Who are Bloomberg's biggest competitors? How much does the terminal cost? How did you find out about the job? How did you deal with a difficult client? Have you ever used the terminal before? Describe what you think the job will entail? "Tell me about the most recent financial article you read"
Bloomberg's competitors and their market share?
Your interesting part?
Why Bloomberg? Why Financial Products? Why Sales? What are Bonds/Options/Swaps/Futures? Which other jobs do you apply for Why is Bloomberg your first choice?
Introduce yourself
Why Bloomberg? They want real substance, things you won't find in other companies. Answers like diversity and good amount of pressure were highlighted as great answers by my interviewer. She recommended I look for more great answers though. at least 4 unique ones in total What are BBG products? (She recommended I categorise them like their website does, do not just list them) What is BBG government? How does your previous experience relate to this position? Questions about derivatives (forwards, futures and options) How do companies raise capital? What are the advantages/disadvantages of Equity vs. Debt (Particularly shares vs. bonds) How would you convince a large investment bank to keep their terminals if they were to lay off all the equities department (you can't change their decision about laying off the department)? What skills would this position require? What skills would good sales person have? Why sales? Why finance? What do our clients do with our data? (after they collect it) What decisions are they making? I answered this question before she asked but I am sure she would have asked it: How would a non-financial company use the terminal? (Basically for Risk Management (Commodity, Interest and FE risks), Investor Relations and Cash Management) A recent story in the news you found interesting. Make sure to give your opinion on it and not just say the story. How do you keep us with recent news? That is all I could remember for now :) Good luck!
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