Merrill Financial Analyst interview experience

I walked into an interview room with myself and a few members of the management team, and the tone was friendly and calm rather than trying to corner me. The questions were still real, but I never felt threatened or rushed.

I had to think on my feet about my value and why they should hire me. I remember being asked to frame it almost the way I’d explain it to a client—clear, relevant, and grounded in how I’d operate. Later, there was also a more direct part where I went over my CV and then answered questions about stocks I liked, which made the conversation feel less generic.

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