I applied online. I interviewed at Citi in Nov 2023
Interview
Assessment Center about case study for 2 hours, Interview with MD or director for 1 hour asking basically CV and some behavioural questions. It’s quite intense and they expect strong and confidence responses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How to deal with risk control in a firm, how you act with integrity.
Domande personali (obbiettivi, perché la posizione); domande tecniche; domande logiche. Questo è stato il mio primo colloquio, prima si fa un test online attitudinale. Nel caso di second colloquio un business case.
Initial screening call followed by technical assessment. First round around your fit for Citi, why investment banking, why the specific section, your past experiences, etc. Quite standard questions to assess fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your background. Tell me about why you would fit for this role.
Equity Research Summer:
Application + OA
Virtual 1st Round (one associate)
AC: 3x Interviews (all virtual)
1. Technical Interview
2. Motivational Interview
3. Case Study Interview (case study prepared during AC time approx. 30 mins)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Normal Motivational, Walk me through a DCF, In-depth discussion on macroeconomic environment, Reasoning on case study