I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group (New York, NY) in Jul 2019
Interview
Standard questions regarding markets and behaviorals. Was reached out to after applying through a campus portal. Mostly wanted to see if you were a good fit or not for the firm
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group in Jul 2020
Interview
Thirty minute Phone screen which was more of an informal chat with two or three interview questions (stock pitch, why BMO), followed by a Zoom interview with more technical questions
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group
Interview
I did the first round interview on phone. The questions they ask are most behavioural based except the last question which is about if you follow the recent market news in the U.S. and what's your opinion of the stock/company you mentioned; will you buy or sell their shares?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the recent news you follow in the U.S. market?