I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TD (Toronto, ON) in Dec 2022
Interview
1rd round with senior analysts on team: technical questions regarding programming and economic outlooks; 2nd round with managers of two teams: work scenarios solutions and behavioural questions; both interviews went over one hour
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the most important risk factor in the market you pay attention to?
Mainly behavioural to assess how you would behave in a given situation. Testing your adaptability and appropriateness to the buisness. Also quantitative tests to assess your knowledge of the capital markets.
I applied online. I interviewed at TD (Toronto, ON) in May 2017
Interview
The role was posted online. It was a straightforward application process on the company's website. Specific sections for education and experience. It was a quick turn around of about 10 days from submitting the application to receiving an invitation for an interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A number of technical questions on linear regression and OLS. The basic concepts of OLS, proof that OLS is unbiased. There were a number of macro-economic questions, such as the impact on prices and exports following a rise in domestic interest rates, plus questions on quantitative easing and the liquidity trap. There were also a few financial derivative questions like, explain a CDS.