I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Scotiabank (Toronto, ON) in Nov 2024
Interview
First stage is a case - they give you 48 hours over the weekend to complete it (quite a bit of effort so be prepared to spend some time on it). After submitting the case, you present it to two interviewers. 2nd round consists of cases - similar to what you would have in consulting.
Did not make it past 2nd round, however the process is quite long and wait times in between feedback is quite intense with no clear communication. The first was with HR, second one is post doing a presentation prep and presenting the deck to senior manager and director after a quick 10-20 min convo about yourself
They have you do a mini take home case that you present, then a round with 2 leaders, and a final round with a VP. The questions are very focused on understanding your financial, investment, and business acumen and how you can communicate your thought process and problem-solving skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you apply for this role? Describe how you came to this solution / walk us through your approach? They will also dissect your recommendations / solutions to see how you got there and understand your rationale.
Screening Call: An initial conversation with a recruiter to discuss my background, interest in the role, and alignment with the company’s values and requirements.
1:1 Interview with the Hiring Manager: A more in-depth interview focused on my professional experience, problem-solving abilities, and how I could contribute to the team’s goals.
Panel Interview with a Home Case Presentation: I was asked to solve a business case at home and later present my findings to a panel of interviewers.