I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Amazon (Tokyo) in Dec 2020
Interview
1st interview: 45min behavioral interview with the Hiring Manager (Sr. Fin Analyst)
2nd interview: 45min Excel skills test with Fin. Analyst: Deviation analysis that required use of Sum Ifs -- 30min allotted for the test, 15min to do a walk through
Loop interview scheduled:
3rd interview: 45min behavioral with Bar Raiser + Bar Raiser in training (Interview was led by the bar raiser)
4th interview; 45min behavioral with a Sr. Program Manager of DSP
5th interview: 45min behavioral with a Sr. Fin Manager
Unfortunately the only feedback I got for the rejection was that I didn't do well on the 15min walk through of the Excel skills test! Kind of puzzled since I was told I passed that and made it to loop.
Just a good lesson that they may check interviews before the Loop when making a final decision
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1st interview: Why Amazon? Tell me your career plans. Tell me about a time when you dived deep to solve a problem.
3rd interview: Tell me about a time you were unsatisfied with the status quo and did something. Tell me about a time you learned something new and what motivated you to do that? Tell me about a time you couldn't complete a task and what you did in that situation?
4th interview: Why Amazon? Tell me about a time you implemented a process improvement.
5th interview: Tell me about a time you had to deliver on a strict deadline? Tell me about a time you did a deep analysis to figure something out
Financial analyst intern, online assessment was based on leadership principles, look at the website for these. Excel and SQL. Probability and analytic skills. Choosing the best reply in different scenarios etc.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Amazon in Mar 2026
Interview
Straightforward process:
1. introduction 2. Why Amazon? Why ads? + three somewhat complex BQ questions 4. a short case study 5. My turn to ask questions.
Prepare your BQ really good and go learn the LPs cuz I definitely failed that part and was confused by myself during the storytelling.
A Virtual Hiring Manager call to discuss my background, evaluate role alignment, explore expectations, and determine next steps in the interview process through a focused, conversational video meeting. Interview was pretty challenging, its important to have succinct examples