Credit Suisse Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details The interview consisted of two different one-on-one meetings. The first one was with the analyst that was looking to hire. He asked me numerous questions related to finance, testing my knowledge of both valuation techniques as well as global markets. He then asked me to put myself in a number of different hypothetical workplace related situations ranging from dealing with internal colleagues to client relations. The second meeting was with the department head. He also tested my knowledge of finance but rather than asking questions with right and wrong answers, they were more of the 'see how he explains himself' variety and resulted in a more fluid debate/conversation rather than a rapid fire of questions. The whole process lasted about 2.5 hours.

Reason for Declining – I was asked back for a second interview but while waiting to hear back, I had been offered a position at another firm which I was more interested in and had accepted. Note that I was not formally offered a position, only a second interview.

Interview Details First round I interviewed with a MD. One MD in the first round kept explaining to me why CS is better than RBC. Very personable. I interviewed with another MD in the final round. The interview was really short and I BSed a bunch of stuff. It was really fake that the MD could tell. Did not get the offer.

Interview Details It was very technical. Excel questions, questions on fixed income derivatives, brain teasers. Behavioral questions on past experiences. How would I react in certain situations. Stress interviews. Interviewed in group of 2. Took out notebook computer and pencil and paper for me to answer questions. Very hard.

Interview Details Straight forward online application process which also involved attaching a cover letter and CV. This followed a numerical and verbal reasoning test. Passing these led to a competency based interview which was solely based on the STAR approach - make sure you had lots of examples and follow that method.

Reason for Declining – I wanted to go to University

Interview Details Met with the HR first, basic interview questions about your resume. She was interested in my profile and that led to an interview with a Junior Relationship Manager. It was really casual and discussed about my profile and my resume.

Negotiation Details – No negotiations as it was an intern position.

Interview Details This depends on department. There is little structure for experienced hires.

Negotiation Details – none

Interview Details The interview was behavioral.

Reason for Declining – The job was too far away from home.

Interview Details Structured and professionally organised. But as always with a big organisation, many steps to go through. Started with online application, then online assessment, then phone interview, group assessment, and finally a 2 on 1 interview.

Online application - long set of questionnaires, rather standard but time consuming
Online assessment - the usual for banks. Consists of verbal reasoning, numerical, and spatial reasoning (or a combination of either of those.)
Group assessment - discussion about a general topic, then present as a team, while 2 assessors observe
Final interview - in depth questions about your experiences, aspirations, etc

Interview Details 2 telephone interviews - very 'walk me through your CV' based, with a strong focus on your academic discipline and competency questions. Some brain teasers thrown in as well. Overall a very nice relaxing chat, and they get back to you very quickly about whether you have an offer or not.