I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at BNP Paribas (Beijing, Beijing) in Sept 2014
Interview
I heard that they got the best Fixed Income Team so the candidates shortlisted for interview all had strong academic and professional background. It had been really a battle to get into this team, the guy interviewed me is really handsome.
The CV selection is really strict, so they will ask you a lot of questions on CV. Then it comes to your knowledge and background, some questions about theories and your view concerning bond market.
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at BNP Paribas in Aug 2025
Interview
The interview process at BNP Paribas Asset Management consists of three stages: a Culture Fit interview to assess alignment with the firm's values, an Operational round focused on technical skills and day-to-day responsibilities, and a final HR interview.
I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at BNP Paribas (New York, NY) in Feb 2015
Interview
On campus interview
1 with an Associate and another with a MD.
Associate grilled me on technical while the MD was more of a fit-based questions.
Make sure you know your fixed income related news before going to the interview.
The question they definitely ask is your view on interest rates. Make sure you have a fluid, well thought out and intelligent response to this question. It will make or break your career.
They also ask you how you think the markets are doing and will test your quick thinking skills by interrupting you in the middle of the answer to ask questions like what is oil futures trading at right now
