The interview process included an initial HR screening followed by two technical interviews that covered my experience and problem‑solving skills. The process concludes with a partner fit interview focused on culture and communication (which I did not reach).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had to choose between hitting the deadline or preventing a potential long‑term risk, which one would you prioritize and what trade‑offs would you accept?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Ankura (Hong Kong)
Interview
1. Initial Interview - with Director/Senior Director
2. Technical test - Case Study
3. HR Interview - online interview since HR is based in the UK
4. Final Interview - with Senior Managing Director
The final interview was with two SMDs, and one of them started to specific questions about LGBT stuffs which made the interview super awkward and displayed a certain lack of professionalism (same also happened with the Senior Director who interviewed me during the technical interview); was mainly due to this reason that I decline their offer to join.
The proposed salary was also below average, I was offered only HKD20,000, for someone with 4 years Big4 experience, it sounded like a joke.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you suited for this position?
Describe one forensic investigation which you worked on.
Describe your experience in undertaking Operation Due Diligence exercises.
How do you cope with working on several assignments at the same time?
I applied through other source. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Ankura
Interview
Relatively relaxed, move at your own pace, attitude due to off-cycle and experienced hire process. Spoke to multiple people from all levels and completed technical assessment with a mid-level manager.
Senior Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Ankura with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Associate roles take an average of 42 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Ankura overall takes an average of 34 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Ankura as a Senior Associate according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 32%
Phone interview: 26%
Presentation: 16%
Drug test: 11%
Group panel interview: 11%
Skills test: 5%
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