I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Merrill (Barcelona) in Jan 2015
Interview
Very efficient. I was hired on campus with 3 back-to-back interviews. The bank presented on campus in October. They received us in London early November and the application deadline was by the end of November. Interviews were on campus in January, offers made on the same day.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Merrill (London, England) in Oct 2018
Interview
Was given a video interview in which I was to record and answer questions that were given to me on the screen. Has 30 seconds think time and 3 mins to answer.
I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Merrill (New York, NY) in Apr 2011
Interview
Three rounds at Merrill Lynch. Technical and personal questions. Interviewed with Associates, VPs and Managing Directors. Qualitative and quantitative questions including questions about investment banking and how transactions are structured. Very professional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through the three major financial statements. Tell me about your background. Why do you want to work at Merrill Lynch.