I applied online. I interviewed at Standish Management (Boston, MA) in May 2026
Interview
The process consisted of three rounds total:
Round 1 — Phone Screen with HR (30 minutes)
Introductory call with the recruiter covering background, interest in the role, and basic fit questions. Very conversational and low pressure.
Round 2 — Panel Interview with Two Fund Controllers (1 hour)
Met with two fund controllers in a panel format. The interview was almost entirely behavioral — they wanted to understand your background, how you work, and whether you’d be a good fit for the team. Questions were not highly technical. They were genuinely friendly and made it feel like a conversation rather than an interrogation. The interview ran slightly over an hour which felt like a good sign.
Round 3 — Final Round with Senior Manager (30 minutes)
Short, focused conversation with the senior manager. He explained the day-to-day aspects of the role in detail and left time for questions. Very professional and pleasant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Why Standish and why fund administration?
Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
Walk me through your internship experience
Tell me about a time you caught a mistake
How do you like to be managed
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Interview
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Interview
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