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Bank of East Asia Manager Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 30 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.5 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
46.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bank of East Asia.

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Business Manager

Operations · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation

First, there was a phone call where they asked about my visa status and a quick overview of my experience. The second round involved a 90-minute case study. Finally, the third round was a face-to-face interview with two department heads.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Could you walk me through an example of a client you managed and a challenge you faced with them?
  • Please present a client you've managed and describe a difficulty you encountered.
  • Share a story about a client you managed and how you dealt with a problem.
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Management Trainee

Other · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Take home Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Group Other Presentation Behavioral

The interview process involved a first round with a group discussion focused on case analysis regarding office space shortage. This was followed by a written test where candidates had to write one Chinese and one English essay covering their strengths and how they would react in a real-life situation as a Relation Manager. The first round also included an individual interview where candidates needed to introduce BEA in Mandarin and the role of an MT in English. The second round consisted of a 10-minute presentation on the Pros and Cons of BEA Mobile Banking.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Tell us about your strengths.
  • How would you react in a real-life situation if you were a Relation Manager?
  • Please introduce BEA in Mandarin.
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Management Trainee

Other

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Group Presentation
Interview formats
Group Presentation Behavioral

First round is a group exercise. It involves a group discussion with 15 mins prep and 30 mins discussion, followed by a written test. Then there's a presentation: 1 min in Mandarin and 3 mins in English. You can prepare the presentation beforehand because they give you the topics like 'Briefly describe bank of east asia' a few days in advance. Currently in this round.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you provide some situational examples relevant to being a bank employee?
  • Could you briefly describe the Bank of East Asia?

Bank of East Asia Manager Interview Questions

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In what ways does FinTech benefit BEA, and how has the banking sector adapted its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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What are your thoughts on the trending cryptocurrencies issue?

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What are your thoughts on the development of the Hong Kong banking industry over the next 5 years?

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Considering how fintech impacts the banking sector, what are your thoughts?

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Regarding macroeconomics and its effect on credit risk, what drives your interest and what is its impact?

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What would you do if a client offered you "laisee" during CNY?

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If faced with the choice, how would you decide between traditional and online banking?

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Are you familiar with using the Vlookup function in Excel?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 30 Bank of East Asia interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 27.8%
Technical 22.8%
Presentation 20.3%
Group 19%
Other 5.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 16.7%
Average 56.7%
Difficult 26.7%

Candidate experience

Neutral 50%
Positive 46.7%
Negative 3.3%