I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Moody's (Wenen)
Interview
Total 3 interview including 1 HR Screening interview. A home assignment was given to solve and present in 3rd Interview. Interviewers were nice and helpful. However, after 3rd interview they completely forgot and didn't send any update for almost 1.5 months.
Application Submission:
Submit your application through Moody's official career portal. Ensure your resume and cover letter align with the job requirements.
Initial Screening:
HR conducts a phone or virtual screening to assess your basic qualifications, motivations, and fit for the role.
General questions about your background, skills, and knowledge of Moody's and its services.
Assessment Tests:
Depending on the role, you may take assessments to evaluate your quantitative and analytical skills. These could include logical reasoning, financial modeling, or Excel-based tasks.
First Technical Interview:
A detailed discussion of your technical skills related to the role.
For finance roles, this could include credit analysis, financial ratios, or case studies involving Moody's rating frameworks.
Behavioral Interview:
Questions based on the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Examples: "Describe a time you worked under pressure" or "How do you handle conflicting priorities?"
Case Study or Presentation:
Present a case study or prepare a short presentation on a given topic related to finance, credit, or analytics.
Assesses your problem-solving and communication skills.
Final Round:
Meeting with senior managers or potential team members.
Focuses on cultural fit and your long-term career goals.
Feedback and Offer:
Typically, a decision is communicated within a few weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How are the three financial statements linked? Use three examples
There are four rounds of interviews: recruiter interview, HR manager interview, case study, and Interview with rating associates. The interview questions themselves were average. I recommend you review basic accounting terminology such as B/S, I/S, C/F, their components, and the connection between the three financial statements.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through what three financial statements are and what the components of each statement are.