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Legg Mason, Inc. (NYSE: LM) is an American-based global investment management firm with a focus on asset management. Legg Mason offers products in equities and fixed income, as well as domestic and international liquidity management and alternative investments (via a funds-of-hedge-funds manager). Founded in 1899 as a brokerage firm in Baltimore, Maryland, Legg Mason has since become the 20th largest asset manager in the world, serving individual and institutional investors on six continents. As of July 31, 2015, Legg Mason's assets under management aggregated to $696 billion. Legg Mason operates using a multi-manager business model: each of the company’s subsidiaries, which form a diverse group of asset managers, specializes in a segment of the asset management industry and operates with investment autonomy. Legg Mason provides global distribution and invests in growth through core strategic services including capital allocation for product development, investing in our existing affiliates and making new acquisitions.

The interview procedure at Legg Mason is straightforward. There is a common skills assessment which covers subjects including but not limited to reading, writing, articulation, and simple math. Applicants must bring their resume with them to the interview. Some applicants go through a online screening before progressing to an in person interview. Current employees have reported that it is important to show that you are capable of handling stressful situations, working in a fast paced environment, have a flexible schedule, and communicating with colleagues. Once through the application process, all new hires are required to go through a formal training.