Fixed Income

Bond markets, credit analysis, and fixed income trading strategies. Master bond math, yield curves, and credit fundamentals for buy-side and sell-side roles.

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Modules

1

Yield Curves, Rates & Macro Drivers

45 questions

Curve shapes and dynamics, forward rates, term premium, central bank policy, inflation expectations, growth shocks.

16 easy20 medium9 hard
2

Credit Analysis & Relative Value

45 questions

Spread frameworks, leverage/coverage ratios, rating methodology, capital structure analysis, recovery rates, comparables.

18 easy18 medium9 hard
3

Products & Market Microstructure

45 questions

IG/HY markets, leveraged loans, securitized products, CDS basics; liquidity, OAS intuition, dealer vs electronic markets.

15 easy21 medium9 hard
4

Strategies & Trade Construction

45 questions

Carry/roll-down strategies, curve trades, spread trades, hedging approaches, scenario P&L, risk decomposition.

16 easy19 medium10 hard
5

Fixed Income Interview Drills & Trade Cases

45 questions

Rate views articulation, credit pitches, 'talk through your trade' exercises, stress case analysis, fast mental math.

12 hard25 medium8 easy

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What to Expect in Fixed Income Interviews

Fixed income interviews cover bond math fundamentals, credit analysis, and trading strategies. Expect quantitative questions and market discussion.

  • Bond math: Price/yield relationship, duration, convexity, curve mechanics
  • Yield curves: Shapes, forwards, term premium, central bank policy impacts
  • Credit analysis: Spread frameworks, leverage ratios, recovery analysis, ratings
  • Products: IG/HY bonds, loans, securitized products, CDS basics
  • Trading strategies: Carry, roll-down, curve trades, spread trades, hedging
  • Market knowledge: Current rates environment, credit views, trade ideas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is asked in Fixed Income interviews?

Fixed income interviews cover bond math (price/yield, duration, convexity), yield curve analysis, credit analysis, and trading strategies. You'll discuss rate views, credit pitches, and be expected to do mental math on bond calculations.

How do I prepare for Fixed Income interviews?

Master bond math fundamentals - price/yield, duration, and convexity. Understand how yield curves work and what drives curve movements. Learn credit analysis frameworks and be ready to discuss trade ideas. Practice quick calculations.