A portfolio manager is a person who is responsible for making investment decisions using money that other investors place under his control. A portfolio manager implements his strategy and manages the day-to-day operations of portfolio trading.

If you want to pursue a career as a portfolio manager, there are questions you must prepare for prior to an interview. A hiring manager may ask behavioral, investing and random questions during a job interview.

Common behavior questions are asked to assess your personality. For example, a hiring manager may ask, "Why do you want to work as a portfolio manager?" This allows the interviewer to assess your goals and aspirations. He may ask, "What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?" He may also ask questions to assess your risk profile, such as "Are you risk-averse or risk-taking?"

The interviewer may also prompt you with questions about investing to assess whether you will generate profits for the company. A common question you may be asked is, "If you had $1 million to invest today, what would you invest in and why?" This helps to assess if you are aware of various products and whether you can make decisions under pressure. You may be asked, "What is delta hedging and when is the best time to have a delta-neutral portfolio?" This assesses how knowledgeable and qualified you are about finance.

An interviewer may ask random questions that tease your brain to assess your problem-solving skills. A question that is often asked is, "What is the angle between the hour and the minute hand if the time is 3:15?"