BMO Capital Markets Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BMO Capital Markets.
BMO Capital Markets
Summer Analyst
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The entire interview process was very fast, wrapping up in about a week. There were two rounds, both conducted virtually. The first round included a mix of behavioral questions and some easy technical ones. The second round was exclusively behavioral. It's crucial to have a good answer for "Why BMO?"
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your motivation for joining BMO?
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- Why are you interested in the Chicago location?
BMO Capital Markets
Global Markets Analyst
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
This was a technical and behavioral interview. I needed to show I understood the market well and present a strong stock pitch. They asked about market trends and interest rates, and wanted to see my well-thought-out opinion on where the market is going.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What market trend are you keeping an eye on?
- What's a stock you'd pitch?
- Tell me about market trends.
BMO Capital Markets
Analyst
Entry Average Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a really good time interviewing. My first part was in New York and had 2 interviews in a row with associates. They were totally behavioral and pretty chill. They called me later that day to say I was invited to the second and last part, also in New York. The final part had 5 interviews in a row with VPs and MDs. Each was supposed to be 30 mins, but they all went over. 4 were behavioral and 1 was technical. The technical interview had random finance questions. Some were about the market, some about the yield curve, and some about Europe and the presidential election and I had to pitch a stock. No brain teasers. Everyone was super nice and wanted to help me do well. I heard back 2 weeks later by phone that I got the job.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you define the VIX?
- What is the volatility spread?
- Give me a stock pitch.
BMO Capital Markets Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BMO Capital Markets interview reports.
“Given a bond with a 7% coupon, originally issued at $100 and now trading at $105, what does this suggest about its yield?”
Read reports →“Regarding call and put prices, what is their behavior when volatility increases?”
Read reports →“How do interest rates and currencies relate to each other?”
Read reports →“Can you define the VIX and elaborate on how it relates to equities and their volatility?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the difference between the primary and secondary markets?”
Read report →“How do SQL wildcards like % and _ function within LIKE clauses, and what performance aspects need consideration when applying them to extensive production tables?”
Read report →“What are the main distinctions between VaR and ES, how do they measure tail risk, what are their limitations in extreme market conditions, and why do regulators favor ES in the FRTB framework?”
Read report →“What is quantitative easing (QE), can you provide an example, and what are your views on its intended effects and effectiveness?”
Read report →“Can you explain a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 43 BMO Capital Markets interview reports.