CITIC Securities Interview Questions
& Process
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CITIC Securities
Investment Banking Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a basic tech and behavioral questions interview. For the office, they care about whether you can make it 5 days a week and onboard ASAP. The analyst was quite nice, very chill, and willing to teach; it was a good experience.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your strengths and when you can start.
- What are your learning goals for this internship?
- Are you available to work a full five-day week?
CITIC Securities
Sales And Trading Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview kicked off with a self-introduction. Following that, I was asked a series of questions probing my past experience as detailed on my resume, with a particular emphasis on responsibilities and perspectives on the future market. The interview then transitioned to derivatives-related questions, covering topics such as greeks and the process of gamma hedging.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you explain your interest in this role?
- What differentiates you from the numerous other candidates?
CITIC Securities
Settlement Officer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was really good and organized. First, I had a phone chat with HR, then there were 3 more interviews with the team. The interviewers knew their stuff and were nice, asking questions about my skills, experience, and if I'd be a good fit.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Please introduce yourself.
- How familiar are you with this industry?
CITIC Securities
Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved a stock pitch, a question about why you want to join the company, and a discussion of your weaknesses. There was a panel interview with 5 interviewers and not many technical questions were asked. Note that if you are a female candidate, HR might inquire about personal matters such as marriage status and children.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain why you are interested in our company and specifically our Beijing office?
CITIC Securities Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CITIC Securities interview reports.
“What impact would COVID-19 have on IPOs in China?”
Read reports →“What is the typical timeframe for an H share listing?”
Read reports →“How do the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement relate to each other?”
Read reports →“Could you state the fundamental assumption of the Black-Scholes model?”
Read reports →“Can you explain two different ways to derive the Black-Scholes formula for option pricing?”
Read report →“Can you explain the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model?”
Read report →“Could you describe the standard process for listing shares in Hong Kong?”
Read report →“Could you list the various valuation methods employed in investment banking?”
Read report →“What is the difference between this channel sale role and institutional sales?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 65 CITIC Securities interview reports.