BMO Financial Group General Intern 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 Financial Group.
BMO Financial Group
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process starts virtually and then moves to an in-person stage. While they prefer you to attend the in-person interview physically, attending online is also an option. The in-person interview takes place at the actual bank. A significant portion of the interview will involve questions based on your resume.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your reasons for applying to BMO and this particular role?
BMO Financial Group
Investment Banking Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Case
The first round involved two interviews: one with basic BIWS questions like explaining a $10 depreciation and a stock pitch, and another covering the big three behavioral questions (Tell me about a time you failed, Why BMO, Why IB). The second round consisted of a resume deep dive and a paper DCF.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain a $10 depreciation?
- Could you walk me through how to do a stock pitch?
- Tell me about a time you failed.
BMO Financial Group
Analyst Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview had three people on the panel. The manager asked technical questions about key areas. The other interviewers asked resume-based questions about my past experiences, skills, and how I applied them. The questions were straightforward, and I could give detailed responses about my qualifications, project involvement, and technical expertise. It covered my technical abilities and professional background.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about any SAS experience you have outside of your academic studies?
BMO Financial Group General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BMO Financial Group interview reports.
“Can you explain the impact of $10 in depreciation on the financial statements?”
Read reports →“Can you explain a $10 depreciation?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about BMO?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on BMO's culture and social values?”
Read reports →“In what ways would you go about validating data?”
Read report →“What makes you want to work in Investment Banking?”
Read report →“Could you walk me through how to do a stock pitch?”
Read report →“Tell me about a recent advertisement campaign that you found particularly compelling and explain your reasoning.”
Read report →“How do you feel about not having too many technical questions?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 52 BMO Financial Group interview reports.