Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Macquarie Group with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 55% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 49 days to get hired, when considering 20 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macquarie Group overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macquarie Group as a Associate according to 20 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 18%
Personality test: 14%
IQ intelligence test: 12%
Presentation: 11%
Background check: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Group panel interview: 9%
Drug test: 5%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Macquarie Group (New York, NY) in Jun 2015
Interview
I was called for an initial screening by an off-site hiring consultant. We spoke briefly about the position and to see if I was a good fit for the role and the company. After about five days or so, I was contacted by the hiring manager to meet in Manhattan for an interview with two members of the team.
I met with both gentlemen and we spoke briefly about the role and my desires that were geared toward this specific role. As an entry-level position with no real experience necessary, they did not delve into nor desire to hear much regarding my schooling nor my experience as a post-grad.
Given the position, I would have more than likely taken it, but I felt like I was not welcome very much from the beginning. My answers to their questions never really seemed quite up to snuff and I felt quite debased each time I answered. I've had a variety of different experiences on interviews, but I'd have to say, this wasn't the best one by any stretch.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
Some experts and individuals within the industry say that the S&P 500 is overvalued, what are your thoughts on this? And why?
3 rounds of interview - 1 with Hiring manager, 1 with HR and 1 with department head. Also, there is a test which was administered. Test has 3 sections - Verbal, Logical and Verbal
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you have receive a counter offer, will you still be joining us?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Macquarie Group (Sydney) in May 2025
Interview
Great experience. Recruiters were very friendly, and the AC was fun. My interviewers were very nice and kept the vibe casual. The interview was a bit more technical than other interviews, but nothing too crazy.
Asked a few different brain teasers and then proceeded to ask about my work experience. Interviewer was unfriendly and pretentious. Words words words blah blah blah for the word minimum
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"I have a bucket of 5L and a bucket of 2L. I need 4L. How do I proceed?"