Interactive Brokers Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process included a 1.5 hour written test, followed by a 30 minute interview with the supervisor, and then a 30 minute interview with the manager. The interviews with the supervisor and manager were mainly behavioral questions. The written test was relatively hard, especially if you don't have a finance background.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What makes you interested in Investment Banking?
- Why are you interested in this specific role?
Interactive Brokers
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a long process with a lot of repeated questions. The interviewer kept asking the same things over and over and even changed what they were looking for in the job description as we went. There were five interviews in total, and then they just stopped responding.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain how your past experience would be a good fit for this position?
Interactive Brokers
Associate
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved 3 rounds. First, an HR representative from Hong Kong. Then, the Global Head conducted a chit-chat and asked IQ questions. It was a bit challenging to understand his expectations, so be prepared for IQ questions. The Hong Kong head was friendly and asked typical questions about yourself.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your understanding of our company?
- What makes you want to work here?
- Can you answer an IQ question?
Interactive Brokers Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Interactive Brokers interview reports.
“Can you answer an IQ question?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in Investment Banking?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of our company?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join our company?”
Read report →“What makes you want to work here?”
Read report →“Can you provide general clarification about your background?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in this specific role?”
Read report →“What makes you a good fit for this position?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Interactive Brokers interview reports.