I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at J.P. Morgan in May 2010
Interview
Full day assessment centre:
1. Numerical test: standard 20 minute numerical test similar to SHL
2. 1:1 interviews with each of the group members who I was going to work with if offered the position. 20 to 30 minute long. Typical CV walk through, a couple of competency questions and brain teasers. Generally relaxed atmosphere and the interviewers were very friendly.
3. Presentation: given 3 acquisition options, asked to present my preference with supporting arguments to one of the interviewers
4: Group discussion: asked to discuss about the acquisition proposal with other candidates whilst the interviewers were observing us. We all were asked to back the proposals which were different from our initial proposals in the 1:1 presentations
The whole process was from 9AM to 3-4PM with a 30 minute lunch break.
Overall good experience, asset management. Different divisions and the team itself is small. Hours are good and seems to be positive culture. Supportive and good learning environment. Don’t hire too much and hard to get in.
The first round interview was an online, one way interview (Hirevue) which asked around four or five behavioural questions about the company and aspirations for the job, such as why do you want to work for JP Morgan
Three 25 minute interviews ranging from associates to MDs. Not too intense but depends on interview style and the role itself so you can expect more technical Qs for markets / IB but less technical for other roles
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to manage different deadlines
