I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at SmartStream Technologies (London, England)
Interview
Very disappointing experience. Initially had a phone interview with HR and then 3 face to face interviews with the same hiring manager. The interviews all went very well and was between myself and someone else and assumed they would hire one of us. Learnt that the hiring manager didn’t think either of us was suitable (I was told I didn’t have the right skills and experience) and the job was reposted on LinkedIn. Note that no new skills or experience was listed.
I find the role of the hiring manager in this process very unprofessional, he should have realised earlier in the first or even second face to face what he was looking for in a candidate and wasted my time. Overall the company in my view has come across as very inefficient, unable to make strategic decisions and showed lack of direction.
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I was asked by the HR director how do I feel about working in the city where’s there’s not a lot of lunch places to go to. He also was worried that I would struggle to get to the office is there’s any issues with the tube.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at SmartStream Technologies (Mumbai) in Feb 2026
Interview
I had a very positive experience with the interview process. It was smooth, well-structured, and transparent at every stage. The coordination from the recruitment team was excellent, with timely updates and clear communication. Each interview round was conducted professionally, and the interviewers created a friendly and engaging environment. Overall, the process felt efficient and respectful of my time.The interview process was seamless and professionally managed. Communication was prompt and clear, and the scheduling was handled efficiently. Interviewers were courteous and well-prepared, contributing to a positive overall candidate experience.
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Trade Lifecycle
reconciliation
AI tools
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