I applied through college or university. I interviewed at World Bank Group in Jan 2015
Interview
postulation en ligne via le service carrières de mon université. Réponse au bout de deux semaines, premier entretien troisième semaine. Premier entretien téléphonique avec deux interlocuteurs de l'équipe du projet auquel j'avais postulé. Ensuite une semaine plus tard ils m'ont envoyer la consigne pour un devoir a faire dans une heure
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Comment trouver un pont de données précis dans une base de données ?
The process took 3 months. I interviewed at World Bank Group
Interview
One of the most unprofessional organisations I have encountered. HR is very removed from the process and you deal mostly with a PA/receptionist. Their emails are borderline rude and unresponsive. I was told there were close to 1,500 applicants and I made it to the final stage (interview with leader) with 2 others. I asked if they would let me know if I was unsuccessful and hey basically said no. Very odd response given you are in the final 3. After 10 weeks I got an email asking if I was still interested and I found out the first choice bounced. I spoke to a lot of people working there and the organisation sounds horrible. Big egos with no interpersonal skills and bullying is rampant. I respectively declined and they were even ruder. Hung up as I was thanking them for their consideration!
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at World Bank Group (Washington, DC)
Interview
Applied online and received notification of being shortlisted 2 months later
HR organized 3 phone interviews back to back with 3 members of the group, each interview lasted about 30min.
Interviews were technical and covered various topics from risk management to structured finance, including regulation. Was suppose to hear from them a week later, but have not got feedback after +1month.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. how do you calculate VaR?
3. Impact of interest rate increase/decrease on a the price of a floating rate note? Fixed rate note?
2. What is regulatory capital and how do you calculate it?
3. What is tranching?