I applied online and was invited to a virtual interview with two interviewers. The interview lasted about 30 minutes. They asked a mix of behavioral and technical questions related to fund accounting, reconciliation, NAV, and teamwork. Overall, the interview process was well organized and the interviewers were professional and friendly.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at CIBC Mellon in May 2026
Interview
The interview process consisted of an initial HR phone screening and a 2-on-1 video interview. In the video interview, I was asked questions about my personal experience, accounting, finance concepts, and behavioral scenarios. The entire process was very smooth and pleasant – the hiring manager gave a thorough introduction to the job workflow and daily schedule, which I really appreciated. HR also followed up quickly with the interview results. Overall, it was a highly professional and well-organized experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is option and stock split? Why do you leave your last job?
The HR team was very nice and supportive throughout the process. I first had a friendly HR screening, which was a positive experience.
However, the next stage — the online interview with the hiring manager and a team member — felt unusual. Neither of them turned on their camera, which made the conversation feel less engaging. The hiring manager spent about 20 minutes asking financial terminology questions that I wasn’t familiar with, and in some cases, it seemed like he was just reading definitions back to me. I was not given a chance to introduce myself properly, and apart from two behavioral questions, I barely spoke during the entire interview.
Overall, the process felt quite awkward and one-sided. While I appreciated HR’s professionalism, the interview itself did not provide a fair opportunity to showcase my skills or experience.