The PrivateBank Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The PrivateBank.
The PrivateBank
Credit Analyst
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
The interview process kicked off with an on-campus round that was mainly about understanding who you are and your background, checking what you know about the bank, and why you're keen on joining them. The final stage was in the office. It involved a case study, four 30-minute interviews with various people involved in the program, and then a lunch. There weren't any technical assessments apart from the case study, which was pretty straightforward and focused on assessing your fit for the role.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain your interest in The PrivateBank?
- What are your reasons for wanting to work for The PrivateBank?
The PrivateBank
Operations Processor
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
Like most progressive companies The PrivateBank has an online application process where after you apply if you are lucky someone from HR will contact you to discuss the role further and if you are interested in pursuing the position further. After that you have an interview. They do interview twice but the second interview is with a different member of management as usual. A couple of weeks later you'll get either a phone call from HR extending an offer or the usual "we really liked you but..." email.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How did you hear about this opportunity?
The PrivateBank
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
Applied online through company website and got a phone interview two months later. Then, went to Chicago for an in-person interview with one HR employee, one person from the Commercial Banking Training Program, one commercial lender, and had coffee with two analysts. Received an offer two weeks after my interview. It definitely helps if you already know someone in the bank.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What draws you to commercial banking?
The PrivateBank
Operations Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied in late September and interviewed in early October. It was a pretty routine interview, and I felt like everything went very well. There was no call after the interview to let me know if I got the position. I called to follow up and was told they had already offered the position to someone else.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Were there any difficult or unexpected questions?
The PrivateBank Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The PrivateBank interview reports.
“What is your understanding of The PrivateBank?”
Read reports →“What negative things might people who dislike you say about you?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you had a livid customer you couldn't calm down?”
Read reports →“What draws you to commercial banking?”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for wanting to work for The PrivateBank?”
Read report →“Can you explain your interest in The PrivateBank?”
Read report →“Were there any difficult or unexpected questions?”
Read report →“How did you hear about this opportunity?”
Read report →“What makes you want to work here?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 The PrivateBank interview reports.