I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at BNP Paribas (New York, NY) in Feb 2011
Interview
Interview was all fit based. No brainteasers or market questions. The most important part was being able to sell yourself. I interviewed with two guys from Prime Brokerage. To prepare for your interview though, you should still know all your market info, basic math, and obviously your fit answers. The interview depends heavily on the person that is interviewing you (i.e. trader = market questions).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why should I choose you over the other 9 candidates that I just interviewed?
Two rounds, second one being in person. Second round had three different interviewers. Overall good process. Generally straight forward questions. If you follow markets closely and are prepared to discuss your interests in them the interviews should go well.
I applied online. I interviewed at BNP Paribas (London, England) in Oct 2025
Interview
Online assessment -> virtual interview -> assessment center. Assessment center had a 30min maths test, a 1-on-1 interview, and a group exercise. Virtual interview was general behaviroul questions + maths problems
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When is the next date with all unique numbers in DD/MM/YYYY format
I applied online. I interviewed at BNP Paribas (London, England)
Interview
first round telephone only so nothing related to financial market and just all maths related questions. for example, brain teasers and mental quick maths. one hour online. and at the end ask questions to interviewer so come with questions prepared.
