I applied online. I interviewed at Commerzbank (Hong Kong) in Apr 2019
Interview
3 interviews in a row on the same day: HR, analyst in corporate finance department, then a more senior member. Chat with HR was more brief and regarding what was on my CV, experiences, etcetera. Interview with the analyst was the most intense, lasted about 40 minutes and was a series of very technical questions asked at very fast pace. Need to know different financial statements and produces/procedures very well. If passed, the last interview with senior member was relatively more laid-back (more seeing whether your personality would be a good match with the company).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were to value a private corporation only by viewing one of their financial statements, which would you choose?
What are some problems with the DCF methodology and what solutions/improvements can you suggest?
What are the differences in valuing a private and public corporation?
- Begrüßung
- ausführliche Vorstellung der Teilnehmer
- Fragen zum Lebenslauf und Anschreiben
- Detaillierte Fragen zu bestimmten Lebensabschnitten (Gründe und Erfahrungen)
- Test zu Microsoft Office Anwendungen
- Beispielhafte Bilanzanalyse und Einschätzung
(10 Minuten Bearbeitung mit anschließender Besprechung der Einschätzungen)
- Allgemeine Absprachen zum Praktikum und weiteren Bewerbungsverlauf
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Warum haben Sie sich für ein Auslandssemester entschieden?
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Commerzbank
Interview
Pretty standard Investment Banking interview with 3 analysts from the department where I applied. A personal part, followed by technical questions, brainteasers, etc. If you are a foreigner, expect to have the interview completely in german.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: how to treat the Provisions in a Net Debt Calculations?
