Société Générale Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process included two technical interviews. The first one covered financial mathematics, including probability problems, and market finance, focusing on derivatives, market risk, credit risk, and counterparty risk. The second technical interview was about Python coding, where I was asked to write a factorial function.

I had a really bad time at the Société Générale interview drive on Feb 21, 2026. The consultancy said it would be a face-to-face drive with about 30-40 people, but way more showed up, over 100. I got there around 10:30 AM and finished my first round by 12:30 PM. They told me I passed Round 1, but there was no info on when Round 2 would be. After waiting for almost four hours with no updates, I finally got a Round 2 slot at 4:45 PM. By then, it was super late and the interview felt rushed. Round 2 only had like 2-3 questions before they told me to leave. It felt like they were just trying to get through everyone fast because of time, not really evaluating us properly. Plus, we had to wait for ages without any decent arrangements, which made it even worse. My advice is if they can't handle lots of candidates, they should plan bulk hiring better. Good scheduling and communication would stop people wasting their whole day and make it feel more professional.

Overall, the interview went very well. I was able to establish a fluid and constructive exchange with the interviewers, while clearly and structuredly highlighting my background and skills. I felt a good alignment between my profile, my experiences, and the expectations of the position. The questions allowed me to showcase my concrete achievements and my ability to adapt quickly to demanding environments. The exchange was dynamic, with a good balance between listening and speaking, which helped create a positive professional relationship. I come away from this interview feeling confident and motivated for the rest of the process.

Typically, the process begins with an HR chat to get to know you, covering your motivations, interest in the role, and what you'd contribute. Next, there's a technical and business interview to gauge your grasp of financial markets and banking operations, including core concepts, products, risks, and how the role connects to the bank's global activities. Following that, a programming or technical test assesses your coding abilities and problem-solving skills, potentially in Python, C#, or another language. The final step usually involves a practical case study to evaluate your analytical thinking, decision-making process, and reasoning under pressure.