Bank guides
How each bank recruits in London: the stages, the HireVue format and what they're known to ask. Every point shows how reliable it is and where it came from.
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- Goldman SachsGlobal leader in M&A advice. HireVue is the first screen for most divisions, with no numerical test.HireVue reported
- J.P. MorganTop of the investment banking fee tables. The HireVue is sent straight after you apply, and your application isn't reviewed until it's done.HireVue reported
- Morgan StanleyOnline tests come before the HireVue. Interviews focus on motivation and understanding the business.HireVue reported
- Bank of AmericaOne application per season in the UK, so choose your division carefully.HireVue reported
- BarclaysNo CV or cover letter: an application form, then short interactive assessments including recorded video.HireVue reported
- Deutsche BankAbility tests and a HireVue, then an in-person assessment centre in London.HireVue reported
- UBSFour stages with no retakes on the tests or the video interview.HireVue reported
- CitiA multi-stage process: online tests and a video interview, then analyst interviews and a final assessment centre with senior bankers.HireVue reported
Elite boutiques
- EvercoreKnown as one of the most technical boutiques. No HireVue is reported: expect live interviews from the start.Live interviews (no HireVue reported)
- LazardEssays in the application, then an online assessment including video, and a technical final round.HireVue reported
- Rothschild & CoWritten questions up front and a demanding assessment centre with a group case and a presentation.Live interviews (no HireVue reported)
- PJT PartnersRolling applications. Restructuring runs a separate, more technical process.Live interviews (no HireVue reported)
- Moelis & CompanyCase studies appear early: expect to prepare and present, not just answer questions.Live interviews (no HireVue reported)
Mid-market and specialists
- JefferiesA modelling test at the superday sets Jefferies apart.HireVue reported
- RBC Capital MarketsCanada's largest bank, with a London investment banking team. Candidates report online tests, a phone interview and an assessment centre, with no HireVue reported.Live interviews (no HireVue reported)
- Houlihan LokeyA personality and cognitive assessment first, then valuation-focused interviews.HireVue reported
Processes change every season. Check each bank's careers site before you apply; last checked 2026-10-02.