I applied online. I interviewed at Citco (Toronto, ON) in July 2018
Interview
Applied this position online, received an email from HR to schedule a phone interview. It was about 20 minutes, asking why i apply this job, my previous working experience, what do i know about fund accountant and define different financial instruments, and one or two behavior questions. At the end she scheduled me to have a in-person interview with 2 VPS and 2 team managers in the following week. I interviewed with them for one hour, and followed with a written test about cash reconciliation and journal entry. I didn't do very well on the written test, but the face to face interview was very smoothly and they are all very friendly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what do you know about swap, derivative, and fund accountant. why do we hire you, and some behavior questions.
I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Citco (Hyderābād) in May 2025
Interview
Mostly the interview was held for nearly 1hour and he tested my accounts knowledge also the interviewer was very friendly and positively. Overall it was my first interview and fantastic interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Golden rules of accounting
Hedge funds
Components of balance sheet
Accrual enteries
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Citco (Hyderābād) in Apr 2025
Interview
The interview process at Citco was smooth and well-organized.
HR contacted me first and explained the role clearly.
There was a technical round with questions on accounting and finance.
The communication was timely and professional throughout.
Overall, it was a good experience and I felt comfortable during the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1) what is hedge fund?
2) corporate action
3) accounting entries regarding hedge fund
4) behavioural questions etc
I applied online. I interviewed at Citco (Mumbai) in Mar 2025
Interview
process begins with an initial screening to review the candidate’s basic qualifications.
2. Candidates then attend technical or behavioral interviews with recruiters or hiring managers.
3. Some roles include tests or practical assessments to check specific skills.
4. Final interviews may involve senior leaders or a panel.
5. The process ends with reference checks and a job offer for the selected candidate.