I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Roland Berger (Paris) in May 2021
Interview
Entretien classique avec une partie plutôt axé sur le fit les motivations et une seconde partie avec une étude de cas. J’ai trouvé l’étude de cas plutôt difficile et peu guidée.
3 rounds for junior level
1 round - market sizing
1 round - Business plan
1 round - fit + market sizing/ business plan
They will challenge your assumptions, but doesn't mean you are wrong. Just try to defend it and be logical
I applied online. I interviewed at Roland Berger (Vienna) in Feb 2026
Interview
In total, I went through four virtual interviews – a personality/fit interview, two case interviews, and a final partner interview. The overall organization and structure of the process were excellent. What stood out in particular was how well-prepared the interviewers were, demonstrating a strong understanding of my academic background and professional experience. Throughout the process, the interviews felt less like formal assessments and more like engaging, thoughtful conversations at eye level. All interviewers were approachable, professional, and empathetic, and provided helpful guidance during the case discussions. This created an environment in which I was able to clearly demonstrate both my strengths and my motivation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Personality / Fit Interview
- Walk me through your background
- Tell me about your PhD thesis and its key insights
- Why Roland Berger?
- What are your long-term career goals?
Case Interviews
- The CFO of a Swiss private bank is considering the acquisition of a robo-advisory solution for portfolio management. Based on the information provided (including an exhibit), would you recommend proceeding with the investment?
- The government of a Middle Eastern country plans to invest in water infrastructure and sell bottled water to its citizens at a subsidized price. Based on the provided data (including an exhibit), how long would it take for the project to break even?
I had a two-hour online interview with two FIT and two case interviews. The experience was interesting and challenging, but the interviewers were late, not very professional, and I never received any feedback afterward.
