The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BNP Paribas (London, England) in Jan 2019
Interview
Very straightforward- application, test and then invitation to super day. In the super day there was a short math test, followed by stock pitching, 2 rounds of group discussions and then 2 interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why BNP?
Which department? Why?
General news - Brexit, US economy
Pitch a stock
Basic option strategies and option pricing methods
Very technical for first round, asked a lot of mental math, bond math and brain teasers only one behavioural question which was tell me about yourself and why you applied
Did an online assessment and then an interview with a trader. Was not the easiest interview. Maths and brain teasers. The brain teasers specifically were not easy initially. Did not make it to the next round
Teams call with a director, Mixture of behavioural questions like why are you interested in markets, thoughts on ESG and also more maths/brain teaser questions like 3^6 and calculating percentage changes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why are you interested in markets, thoughts on ESG and also more maths/brain teaser questions like 3^6 and calculating percentage changes.