Santander Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 104 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Santander.
Santander
Summer Analyst
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a bit confusing, I thought I was talking to HR but it ended up being a manager. They only asked about my resume and I haven't heard back since. They went deep into everything on my resume, but didn't ask anything about the company or why I want to work there.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you explain your choice of school?
- Can you elaborate on this experience?
Santander
Analyst
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
So, the interview process started with a 15-minute phone interview, where the camera was off, and it was mostly about my motivations. Then, there was a longer interview on Teams, with the camera on, lasting about an hour. This one covered motivations, some behavioral stuff, and checking my commercial awareness. The final part was an assessment centre. This involved a case study and then an interview with a senior person from the specific division I applied to. They asked technical questions, though they said they were pretty simple, along with more motivational and behavioral questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain what you know about transaction banking?
- What qualities do you possess that make you an excellent candidate for this position?
Santander
Analyst
Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I had 2 calls with senior analysts and 2 calls with Directors. The calls with senior analysts were pretty straightforward, involving interpreting software-generated results and performing basic calculations like profit margins. My experience with the directors was quite negative. One director seemed to mishly explain a task and was unwilling to acknowledge an error, while the other behaved unprofessionally.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- For a given linear regression model's results, explain its findings. Suggest ways to enhance the model and discuss its potential shortcomings.
- Could you tell me about the Python packages you've utilized previously?
- Discuss t-tests and z-tests, including the methodology for conducting them.
Santander Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Santander interview reports.
“Compute the net profit margin. What effect would a change in price have on this margin?”
Read reports →“In cases where a company has negative EBITDA, what valuation methods would you employ?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the underlying process of the Black Scholes Model?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the distinction between a left join and an inner join in SQL?”
Read report →“If you had to pick just one financial statement to focus on, which one would it be and why?”
Read report →“What information from financial statements would you include in a report to an MD before visiting a client?”
Read report →“Given a scenario where a company is applying for credit, what would be your opinion?”
Read report →“If you went out on the street right now, what would you guarantee me that you do better than anyone else?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 104 Santander interview reports.