Questions about current state of the market, sales pitch, behaviourals, and passion about market. Brain teasers and some math and statistics related questions were also part of the process. Had phone interviews and in person assessment
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you normally keep in touch with the markets?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Deutsche Bank (New York, NY) in May 2019
Interview
Networked with a lot of people, then received an interview invite. Flown out to New York for in-person first round, then if you get the final round, they'll change your flight plans and get you another hotel room for the night. First round and final round are both the same - 2 back to back 30 min interviews with 2 senior people each. They would ask more behaviorals and some markets based questions. My interviewers didn't really give me an opportunity to dive into the technicals at all - not a single one of them asked a technical, which was upsetting because my peers who got offers got asked a few technicals to demonstrate their ability and knowledge. When I asked for feedback, they said although I communicated my resume very well, there were others that did as well, and then I got ghosted. I do remember them asking if I preferred equities or fixed income, and I said equities. About a month or so after my interview with them, their entire equities division got chopped, so that may have played a part.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about something in the markets that has interested you. Why DB? FICC or Equities? Tell me about your proudest achievement. Tell me about a time where you had a problem in a team setting. Tell me about a time where you had to take initiative. What is your greatest weakness?
Asked about solvency, liquidity and operational ratios, a lot about credit analysis and balance sheet questions.
Being friendly and coming off helpful is a must, but technical are equally important