I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at State Street (Boston, MA) in Jun 2015
Interview
Very Role based. You are likely an experienced hire and have been working for a few years on similar projects/ businesses
Most interviews begin with an HR introduction call , followed by the first assessment by the hiring manager.
Once they see a fit, the levels go up. You meet MDs, and SVPs and then followed by people in the team. Unlike other firms like Goldman or the big banks, meeting with other team members is considered least important.
Its an old style hierarchical and parochial bank. The word of the senior guy matters and the senior guy focuses more on culture and fit and less on technical abilities
So cracking the hiring manager round and impressing the SVP takes precedence
3 rounds with panel interview at the end presenting an investment topic. Process was relatively quick compared to other firms. Panel had managing directors for multiple business units. All via zoom. On-boarding takes a lonnnnggg time.
It's was smooth, hassle free, very cooperative, interviewer kept me informed about progress frequently, used to get timely response during the hiring process, there were 3 rounds of interview, both by onshore and offshore team
Great process and good people, very straightforward and they give feedback very quickly. a well managed process and i was very happy with the timeliness in which the offer came too