I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Deutsche Bank (Hong Kong) in Oct 2024
Interview
The interview process consists of an initial interview followed by several "final round" interviews that all took place face-to-face in their ICC office, with the possibility of additional rounds. Each round features two back-to-back 30-minute interviews, during which you will meet interviewers from different sectors within corporate banking. Generally, the questions are behavior-focused, with very few technical questions. I progressed to the third "final round" but was ultimately declined.
I think they are looking for candidates with a genuine interest in corporate banking who will remain in the sector for a longer time, rather than individuals who view the job merely as a stepping stone to a role in so-called "high finance."
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why DB, and why corporate banking instead of investment banking?
What do you know about the corporate banking business, and what are the major products they offer?
3 stages. OA. Then Job sim then AC. Around 26 people for AC only 2 people received offers due to spring candidates taking up the other 4/5 roles. Questions were fine one case study on credit, one on behvaioural then one more technical. Ie how would you finance x project?
I participated in an assessment center, which included a mix of tasks such as case studies, presentation, and interviews, focusing on competency, analytical abilities, and technical skills. Overall, the interview was not that stressful