I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group in Sep 2023
Interview
Only two interviews, not as detailed as expected. I wanted a little more in depth but unfortunately that's not what happened. I had one phone interview that only lasted about ten minutes long and then another one that lasted about 40 minutes but it didn't feel like any effort was being taken by the person conducting the interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group (Toronto, ON) in May 2026
Interview
It's 3 stage - digital, recruiter and hiring manager interview.
They're looking for someone who's very well versed with the stock market or either have the CIRO Licensing or be ready to complete it in 5 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Recruiter Interview
Confirming details
About experience
One milestone or achievement in the career
What is good customer service
Similarity and Difference between rrsp and tfsa
What is mer
Difference between etf and mutual fund
If someone have 50k,and want to invest in gic and mf what will be your approach
Why you want to work with bmo
Why should you hire me
What do you know about investorline
Technical interview
What is a bond, differencr between a traditional bond and strip bond
Difference between series a and series f mutual fund
Ex dividend date and record date
Current role and the duties but allign with your job description
Mock call about fees
5 year long plan
CIRO Licensing
Why you want to work with bmo
I interviewed at BMO Financial Group (Vancouver, BC)
Interview
2 rounds of interview , hr and manager interview, mostly behavioural questions, need relevant experience, offer after 2 days, mass hiring, multiple languages are a plus with cash bonus , background check required
Straight forward interview. They want to see if you have some basic investment knowledge. Ex) What is a dividend record date? Interview was conducted by one person. 25-30 mins. This was back in September of 2021