I applied through other source. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group in Jan 2015
Interview
Completely bureaucratic! They are like robots being told what to do, say and how to act. It is obvious that BMO is managed in the way reflected in their customer service, as well as their policies and procedures. All while they hide in the back rooms and develop cutsy slogans in an effort to make customers believe they are something other than an out of control monopoly protected by the government and in desperate need of a reset, which can easily be solved by allowing the much larger global banks operate on the same level and providing some much needed competition.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group (Chicago, IL) in Jun 2025
Interview
The interview process consisted of 5 hours of interviews. And the HR recruiter ghosted after the 5th hour with no communication. Unprofessional, and I am glad I got a glimpse of how the company actually is and not the culture the recruiter says they have. I will not apply again.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioral questions that seem made up on the fly.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group (New York, NY) in Jun 2021
Interview
Interview process was pretty straightforward but seems like the interviewer was simply going through the motions. Difficult to engage in any detailed discussion about the role or responsibilities, key expectations. Interview was again pretty non specific and again difficult to engage in any level of detail
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at BMO Financial Group
Interview
The first round is usually with the team head. Second round consists of various interviews with various members of the team. Then they normally ask you to make a presentation around of the main questions that is relevant for the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How will you use your previous experience to solve the problems that the team is currently tackling?