Santander Audit Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 31 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Santander.
Santander
Internal Auditor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had an interview with HR that went for about an hour. They seemed really interested in my background, both academic and professional, so we talked about what I've been up to in recent years and what makes me want to apply for this specific job.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What motivated you to apply for this role?
- What are your personal and professional interests?
- Can you share an example of a challenge you faced in your career and the steps you took to overcome it?
Santander
Internal Audit Manager
Manager Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After applying online, I had an initial screening call with HR for about 30 minutes. Typically, this role has a two-stage interview process: first with two senior managers, then a final one with another senior manager or director. However, my process was compressed; I only had one interview with three senior managers, which was intended to speed things up but felt a bit more intense. I received an offer two days after the interview.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you discuss your work experience and how it's relevant to Internal Audit, providing specific examples?
- What is your experience with reporting within internal audit?
- Tell me about your background in governance and internal audit.
Santander
Internal Auditor
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was first contacted by a recruiter and they forwarded my resume. A phone screen about the role happened seven weeks later, which was quite basic. Then, an interview was scheduled within 48 hours. I met with two staff members, three managers, and a director across four separate interviews. Their interview process felt unstructured, and they didn't ask many behavioral questions. Some interviewers were more skilled than others. One manager admitted they hadn't reviewed my resume and mostly read questions with their eyes down. A couple of people seemed to grasp my background. The less experienced interviewers struggled to connect my past audit experience to the job requirements. The difficulties weren't with the interviews themselves, but with some interviewers' inexperience, lack of prep, or poor question choices. I felt this aspect of the process somewhat limited me. Generally, it was a fairly smooth and simple process. I'm unsure if I truly showcased my capabilities. It's been a week with no follow-up, but I'm hoping for a callback.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you please introduce yourself?
- What are your personal strengths and weaknesses?
- What motivates your interest in this position?
Santander Audit Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Santander interview reports.
“What is your method for valuing an exotic swap?”
Read reports →“How do you keep yourself informed about the latest auditing standards and rules?”
Read reports →“What is your comfort level with writing audit reports?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to work in internal audit?”
Read reports →“Can you describe how you would review evidence obtained from the business?”
Read report →“How have you worked with the controls framework in internal audit?”
Read report →“Describe a conflict situation you experienced while working in a team.”
Read report →“What is your future career path for the next 5 years?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had to present information to an audience.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 31 Santander interview reports.