Munich Re Interview Questions
& Process

It was a long virtual interview, but it was clear and interesting. I interviewed with multiple people. It basically went in like 3 sets, and there were about 2 people at a time (sometimes just 1 person) who interviewed me on their specific topic area. For example, one group's questions would be focused more on my operational skills, while another would be focused on me as a person.

I had an initial video call with Munich Re for the Technical Accountant role in Madrid. It was about 30-45 minutes with a recruiter. We started with me introducing myself, talking about my career, past accounting jobs, and my skills in finance and insurance. Then, the recruiter asked for more details on my significant experiences, like complex accounting projects I handled and times I solved problems or worked with different teams. A big part was checking my language skills – I had to show I was good at English and sometimes Spanish, explaining technical stuff clearly. We also talked about why I applied and why I'm interested in Munich Re, my motivation for joining an international team, and my interest in reinsurance. Some questions were about hypothetical situations, like dealing with mistakes in reports or explaining technical things to people who aren't experts. The vibe was casual but organized. I got to ask questions, but the main goal was to see if I fit culturally and if I had good soft skills (communication, clarity, conciseness) along with basic technical knowledge. At the end, the recruiter outlined the next steps, when to expect feedback, and mentioned a possible technical interview with the accounting team.

A headhunter reached out to me for this role. It was a total of 4 rounds. The first two rounds, with the Talent Acquisition Lead and the hiring manager respectively, happened back-to-back on the same day. Then, the next two rounds, with a senior actuary from the team and then a senior actuary and a manager from other teams simultaneously, also happened back-to-back on another day. I got the offer about a week after finishing all the interviews, and I accepted it.

A few hours after applying, I got an email to schedule the first interview for the following week with the lead recruiter. The interview started with a 15-minute overview of the company and the role, followed by an opportunity to ask logistical questions. The remaining 25 minutes were spent on behavioral questions, focusing on STAR stories. I didn't move to a second round. When I asked the recruiter for feedback, they mentioned my answers lacked depth, specifically regarding the 'why' behind my actions in my STAR stories. My advice to others is to really explain the reasoning behind your choices in your STAR stories.