Berenberg Bank Interview Questions

30 total interview insight submissions
Interview Experience (85%)

The Interview Experience is a score from 1 star (very negative) to 5 stars (very positive) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the donut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire dataset.

3.6
  • Very Negative
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Very Positive
Interview Difficulty (95%)

The Interview Difficulty is a score ranging from very difficult (red) to very easy (green) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. The higher the number, the more difficult the interviews on average. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more insights, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire data set.

3
  • Very Easy
  • Easy
  • Average
  • Difficult
  • Very Difficult
% Interns - FT Offers (67%)

The % of Interns Getting a Full Time Offer chart is meant to provide a realistic estimate of the hiring practices of the company based on the reviews at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few reviews). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to the simple company average and away from the average of the entire data set.

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Interviews at Berenberg Bank

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Year 2024
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Equity Research
Location London
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Year 2022
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Equity Research
Location Frankfurt
Experience
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Year 2022
Job Title Associate Director
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Location New York
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Year 2022
Job Title Intern
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Location London
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Difficulty
Average

Interview Questions & Answers - Berenberg Bank Examples

European Equities Summer Internship Interview - Equity Research

Anonymous interview candidate in London
Interviewed: November 2024
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
20/30 minute HR interview after online screening round, which involved a series of written questions. Stock pitch and technicals required for HR round.
Interview Questions
After pitching the stock, follow up question was what are the risks associated with investing in this company?

Intern Interview - Equity Research

Anonymous employee in Frankfurt
Interviewed: October 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
Skills Test
Interview
The hiring process was quite straigth forward. CV check, then Online test and then two Zoom interviews.
Interview Questions
Interview questions included basic finance knowledge and asset pricing models. Additionally, they asked questions about the current market environment and asked me to pitch a stock

Equity Intern Interview

Anonymous employee in
Interviewed: October 2024
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
2-3 months
Application
Phone Interview
Personality Test
Interview
First had to submit answers to questions to understand more about you, your personality and your education. Next round is a telephone interview, mainly motivational with stock pitch- why Equity sales/research, what skills do you have. Final round is assessment centre.
Interview Questions
How can you use financial statements to value a company

Off-Cycle Intern Interview - Equity Capital Markets

Anonymous employee in Frankfurt am Main
Interviewed: January 2024
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Skills Test
Interview
Initial communication was an Email invite. There was a total of 2 interviews. First round is a 1 hour video interview which consists of standard ECM questions (capital increases, rights issues, IPOS, etc), CV questions and a short powerpoint test. You will talk with an Analyst and an Associate. Personal fit is highly important for the team. The 2nd round consists of a discussion with a VP going through your CV and asking you questions about the market. Overall a quick hiring process.
Interview Questions
Make sure to know the performance of various indices, interest rates, commodities, largest and smallest companies in an index, etc.

Also read up on current topics affecting the market and make sure to be able to do some quickmaths.

Hardest questions were about market sentiment and expected interest rate cuts.

Summer Intern Interview

Anonymous employee in london
Interviewed: January 2024
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
Interview
It was a telephone call, with HR. She asked me to pitch a stock, about my background, and some basic math questions such as how many people take the tube in london during rush hour.
Interview Questions
definitely the math question of how many people take train during rush hour. rest was simple. no technical.

UK Investment Banking Intern Interview - Equity Capital Markets

Anonymous interview candidate in London
Interviewed: February 2024
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
8 behavioural questions filled out online after applying to determine whether you are moved to next round.
Next stage is 30 min phone interview with HR, questions on general market knowledge and a short stock pitch.
Final stage is AC with 2 rounds, one HR and one technical, including a stock pitch
Interview Questions
What are current market trends in the UK?

Investment bank intern Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in London
Interviewed: July 2024
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Background Check
Other
Interview
After submitting my resume online, they wanted me to answer eight questions. 150 words each. The next stage is a phone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. The final stage will be interviews with members of the Equities department at Berenberg.
Interview Questions
The questions consisted of 1. Introduce yourself . 2. what would your friends and family say is the best thing about you. 3. What do you find fascinating. 4. What is the biggest setback you have had to overcome. 5.What is a skill one of your friends has that you wish you had. 6. What are the three most important things you are looking for in your work environment. 7. Are you lucky. 8. What is the best (non-finance) book you have ever read and why should we read it too.

Associate Interview - Equity Research

Anonymous interview candidate in New York
Interviewed: June 2022
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
Interview
Lack of responsiveness from HR after the initial interview. I assume that I did not move on to the next round but it would've been nice to know.
Interview Questions
Tell me about your views on the macroeconomic environment

Equity Research Associate Biotech Interview - Equity Research

Anonymous interview candidate in New York
Interviewed: May 2022
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
Skills Test
Personality Test
Interview
Had initial HR screen call, had video call with manager, then did a writing sample. Didnt porogress from there
Interview Questions
As expected, writing sample was where things got rough

Analyst - Corporate Broking & Advisory Interview - Private Equity

Anonymous interview candidate in London
Interviewed: February 2022
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
Interview
Application online with CV and cover letter followed by a technical and personality-based interview with 2 associates.
Interview Questions
Pitch me a stock
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