I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at S&P Global (Tokyo) in Oct 2023
Interview
The interview consisted of Basic Behavioral Questions like Why do you want to join, how do you deal with a tough situation etc. There was also a knowledge check test, which tested very basic Finance and if my memory is correct, a Excel Test.
At the time, they miraculously had a hiring freeze and had me on pause before my final interview. After waiting 2 - 3 Weeks, they decided to give me another test ??? which was not mentioned beforehand, and seemed like just a placeholder while they waited on the Global Hiring Freeze they apparently had. This was the moment I decided to move to another company as they could not give me a concrete timeline on when the process will end and when I could be hired. Overall, bad experience with minimal transparency regarding timeline.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you deal with a tough situation with a colleague
Multiple stages consisting of a technical interview and a behavioural interview. For me the technical interview was fairly hard as i was not expecting deep technical knowledge regrading financial statements.
The interview process typically begins with an initial screening round, which may be conducted over a phone call or video interview to assess communication skills, basic qualifications, and overall suitability for the role. This is followed by a technical or functional round, where candidates are evaluated on their analytical abilities, Excel proficiency, understanding of business operations, and problem-solving skills.
Shortlisted candidates may then attend a managerial or HR round, focusing on behavioral questions, cultural fit, ownership, adaptability, and career goals. In some cases, a task or case study may also be assigned to assess practical skills. The final decision is communicated after overall evaluation of performance across all rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain a situation where you handled multiple responsibilities or deadlines at the same time, and how you managed it?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at S&P Global (London, England) in Sep 2025
Interview
Virtual interview with real person on call. Quite a few techical financial questions i.e key financial terms and knowledge of field. Other questions included personal experiences. Lasted around 30 mins.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you could do any job in the world without any restraints what would it be and why?
Client Services Associate applicants have rated the interview process at S&P Global with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 92% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Client Services Associate roles take an average of 31 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at S&P Global overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at S&P Global as a Client Services Associate according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 24%
One on one interview: 18%
Presentation: 15%
Drug test: 12%
Group panel interview: 12%
Background check: 12%
Skills test: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Personality test: 3%
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