BNY Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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BNY
Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview involved questions about market manipulation, its different types, and how to identify spoofing. I was also asked about the current processes and tools I use, and about market abuse regulations. An example of market manipulation in the Indian share market was also requested.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Discuss insider trading.
- Explain front running.
- Can you describe spoofing?
BNY
Senior Associate
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
The interview had 3 rounds with HR, Hiring manager, and the Head, each about 30 mins. It was mainly about matching experience and skills. The HR person was really nice. You should definitely prepare more about your past experience and explain why you are interested in this role.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your responsibilities in your previous role?
BNY
Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a pretty good experience overall. The hiring manager seemed to have reviewed my CV and asked questions that were relevant. They mentioned I'd hear back within a week, but it actually took about a month.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share your experience with senior stakeholder management?
- What's your background working in a highly regulated environment?
- How do you approach adherence to compliance policies?
BNY Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BNY interview reports.
“How many times can one buy and sell within a settlement cycle?”
Read reports →“What settlement details are required on the delivery instruction slip?”
Read reports →“Can you outline a process to estimate the total number of tire shops in the United States?”
Read reports →“Can you write the VBA code to solve Fibonacci's sequence?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between a Binary Search Tree (BST) and an AVL Tree (AST)?”
Read report →“What do you mean by 'Market Trades' and 'Off Market Trades'?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on how to estimate the number of tennis balls that would fit inside a limo?”
Read report →“What's the market position of the BNY Investment boutique firm, and how can its standing be improved through strategies?”
Read report →“Can you share your thoughts on the current economy and your predictions for its future direction?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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