I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at CIBC (Toronto, ON) in Feb 2021
Interview
The web interview process was smooth and professional. The interviewer was friendly and approachable, making it a comfortable experience. Questions focused on financial analysis, problem-solving, and understanding of key industry concepts."
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interview Question:
Q: Can you walk us through your approach to analyzing financial statements?
How did you answer this question?
A: I explained my step-by-step approach, starting with understanding the company’s goals, analyzing key financial ratios, and using comparative benchmarking to derive insights for decision-making.
Interviewed in October and was told there would be follow up steps over the next month as they completed interviews. Left my application open, never followed up and three months later got an email I didn't get the job.
Basic interview questions. Not a long process. Mainly between 2-3 weeks hiring process. Hiring managers friendly and kind. Describe your experience and why you want to work for the company.
Straight forward, no trick questions - light on technicals. Mostly background based questions and behavioural along with one case-type question. Up to date broader market knowledge was also a key theme during the interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When do you think the next rate cut will occur and why
