Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Polen Capital as 66.7% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.67 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Client Service Internship and Senior Associate rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Internship and Senior Associate roles were rated as the easiest.
I applied online. I interviewed at Polen Capital (London, England) in Nov 2024
Interview
Spoke with three members of the team for ~30mins each on video call. Combination of personal and competency based questions. Everyone was friendly and were happy to answer all questions.
I applied online. I interviewed at Polen Capital (Boston, MA) in Feb 2024
Interview
Four rounds of interviews + case study. Completed the case study and presentation, never heard back from the PM. HR said there was an indefinite hiring freeze. 2-3 months later, the team hired two analysts. 6-10 months after that, the strategy was revamped and team changed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain personal investment style and one stock recommendation
Multiple stages (HR and Team), welcoming staff, interested in individual/personal development, lots of opportunities to learn from/connect with upper management, great mentorship program, great benefits, ideal location, everyone wants you to succeed