I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Citi (New York, NY) in Mar 2024
Interview
Networking to get the first round interview, it was an online Interview, then the second round. The first two rounds are all behavioral interviews to learn more about you. final round with one case interview, one behavioral interview, one technical interview, back-to-back.
I had my first-round interview last week, and it was entirely behavioral besides "Why Citi?" and "Why S&T?" Very straightforward questions about life experiences: When was a time that you put a lot of time/effort into something and it did not work out? What did you learn from it?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time that you put a lot of time/effort into something and it did not work out? What did you learn from it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Citi (Hong Kong) in Mar 2026
Interview
Roughly 4 rounds. One is the Automated filtering which leads to a psychometric test/behavioural test. If you pass, the next is a first stage interview with other candidates. You have to read some sentiments and present trade ideas and critique yourself/each other. The next interview is the final one where you meet MD/VP + Trader for a rapid markets test and fit test. Be alert with the current markets news and research deeply on all asset classes to be well prepared.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe yourself, Describe asset class A and its complexities, Do you understand asset class B and how would you describe it to someone who is not in finance etc
I applied online. I interviewed at Citi (Hong Kong)
Interview
First do group assessment, have a topic to discuss and questions to answer. If the interviewer is interested, will have follow up questions.
Then will meet interviewers 1 on 1, will be asked about resume and technical questions.
