City National Bank General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at City National Bank.
City National Bank
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was really simple. It began with a relaxed screening call with someone from the company, followed by a formal "Superday" interview where I met with three people from the company. The Superday involved questions that were a mix of behavioral and a couple of accounting/credit technical ones.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you explored something out of curiosity.
City National Bank
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied with a cover letter and then had a phone interview. After that, I was invited for a super day, which involved four 30-minute interviews back-to-back. These interviews were with people from different bank divisions and were mostly about personality and fit. Some questions did test my knowledge of financial statements, specifically what to consider when approving a loan.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- If you were acting as a banker, what key factors would you assess prior to approving a loan for a client?
- What are the essential elements a banker considers when evaluating a loan application?
- What aspects of financial statements are crucial when determining loan eligibility?
City National Bank
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied in December and then got an interview in February. First, there was a phone interview with very basic questions. Then, I was called in for an on-site interview. I was actually late to the on-site interview, but they were really understanding and welcoming. The interviewer was very kind and listened carefully to my project descriptions. They also explained in detail the projects their team was working on and how I could fit in. They noticed my enthusiasm. It was a smooth interview, and I felt relaxed afterwards, even though I was nervous going in.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you elaborate on the projects you have worked on?
City National Bank General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from City National Bank interview reports.
“What aspects of financial statements are crucial when determining loan eligibility?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“What are the essential elements a banker considers when evaluating a loan application?”
Read reports →“Could you explain a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis and your thoughts on the future direction of interest rates?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the finance concept?”
Read report →“If you were acting as a banker, what key factors would you assess prior to approving a loan for a client?”
Read report →“What's a personal flaw you're actively trying to improve?”
Read report →“What makes you want to intern at City National Bank?”
Read report →“What makes you want to work in banking?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 21 City National Bank interview reports.