I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Symbiotics (Paris) in Jan 2025
Interview
I started the recruitment process at Symbiotics in early January 2025 for a Junior Risk Analyst position.
The first step was an HR interview focused on my background and motivation, followed by a second interview with the manager, which covered similar topics. Already between these two steps, I had to follow up multiple times just to confirm whether I was moving forward in the process.
The final round was an in-person interview with several team leads, including someone from upper management. It was a demanding also focused on my background and motivation, and I left with a positive impression of the company and the team.
Unfortunately, after that interview, I received no further communication — despite several follow-up emails. The entire process took over three months, only to end in total silence. Being ghosted after multiple rounds and such a long process is highly disappointing, especially coming from a company with a strong reputation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
– Where do you see yourself in five years?
– Why did you choose a smaller company like Symbiotics rather than a large bank?
– What motivated you to work in sustainable finance?
– What types of risks are typically associated with private debt?
Típico proceso de entrevista, 1.º una entrevista con la encargada de RRHH del puesto y luego con el gerente del área. Fuera de eso no hubo nada de extraordinario, llegue hasta esta 2.ª entrevista y de ahí no recibí mas retroalimentación ni seguimiento.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Symbiotics (Geneva) in Aug 2021
Interview
There were 3 interviews: one with HR, one direct Manager and one with Head of Department, plus a practical test. Relatively easy interviews, no traps or tricky questions. After I applied online it took two months to hear back then it took one month for interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why this job? why this company? previous experiences?