European Central Bank Interview Questions
Go Back1. What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have?
2. If hired to this role here at European Central Bank, what do you see as one initial hurdle you will have to overcome in your first weeks on the job?
3. What software programs do you use in your current work and how adaptable would you say that you are in learning and using new programs?
4. If you noticed that a company's balance sheet was showing increased amounts of accounts receivables, what future impacts to that company would you consider to be feasible?
5. In this role with European Central Bank, we will rely on your organized and methodical approach to provide financial analysis reporting. What does your current reporting process consist of?
6. Can you think of a situation where raising debt over equity would be beneficial?
7. In working with financial data here at European Central Bank, what are the steps you would take in the data validation process as part of your work?
8. One huge philosophy that we believe in at European Central Bank is professional development. How have you worked to develop yourself professionally throughout your career?
9. If hired for this position as an Economist with European Central Bank, we would look to you for global economic insights. What one global trend to you feel will heavily impact financial markets in the next ten years?
10. Have you ever run into a situation where a company had a positive cash flow but was still in critical financial trouble?
11. Here at European Central Bank, we are expecting someone with strong leadership skills to take this role. How would you describe your management style?
12. If hired for this role as an Economist with European Central Bank, we'll want you to have the tools in hand that you need to succeed. What computer programs do you find necessary and useful in your work?
13. If you joined the team here at European Central Bank, how would you build relationships with those that you would be working closely with?
14. What statistical models are you familiar with and which do you feel would best apply to the financial field here at European Central Bank?
15. At European Central Bank, we are building a massive machine learning program and your role as a Data Scientist will be an integral part of that project. What experiences will you bring to that side of this job?
16. If you notice right now, the time on that clock reads 12:15. What is the angle between the minute and hour hands on that clock?
17. List the top 3 skills that you have acquired in your last role.
18. Among the common issues that are faced by Data Analysts in their work, which one or two problems do you feel really challenge analysts in the financial industry?
19. How do you stay on top of new trends in the financial services industry?
20. The day-to-day life at European Central Bank can be hectic and stressful at times. If hired for this role, how would you keep yourself motivated when working with stressed colleagues and pushy clients?
21. How would you define what working capital is for a company and what does its measurement mean?
22. At European Central Bank, we expect our Economists to give regular presentations and updates to our advisory staff. What experience do you have presenting in front of a captive audience?
23. What statistical analysis tools do you have experience working with?
24. How do you believe your coworkers would describe you?
25. Think back over your career up to today and tell me about the most difficult day on the job you encountered. What made the day difficult and how did you handle that situation?
26. At European Central Bank, our Financial Analysts have to often work under a tight deadline. Talk about a time you had to work under a tight deadline in the past. How did you handle that situation and what made it a success?
27. We pride ourselves on our interdepartmental teamwork here at European Central Bank. If hired for this role, what kind of team player could we expect you to be?