Multiple rounds across directs and peers of hiring manager. Did not use canned interview questions. The first round was typically the most difficult where the second rounds are more ensuring a good mutual for.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Citi (Hong Kong)
Interview
3 rounds of interviews. 1st round with HR, 2nd round with the line manager/deputy line manager and 3rd round with business heads. It took around 1-2 months to complete the whole process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you persuade your clients when competing with your competitor bank's offering?
Many rounds even for a junior position. Combination of fit and analysis interviews. This was over 10 years ago - early 2000s so please take with a grain of salt.
Talent Acquisition team were good. The TA team member explained the process and guided it me through it. Lots of interviews though. It was a lengthy process but thorough. I met most of my key stakeholders through the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
For a senior position there were lots of competency questions and a heavy focus on leadership.
