I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at RBC (New York, NY) in May 2021
Interview
Asked a few questions on biotech landscape and pitched a stock. Analyst had a lot of specific questions about therapeutic landscape , wasn’t receptive of my answers. Overall, there was 3 people on the first round screen call
Interview with a lead associate who conducted a call for initial interview. The associate went through introduction, n proceeded with introductory questions such as "tell me about yourself"...
Proceeded with questions on the example report I've sent in the application. Can be very detailed questions, mostly in scientific areas.
Ended with few personality questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the advantage and disadvantage of drug molecule A vs drug molecule B for indications X?
This is assuming you have done an example equity report or stock pitch.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at RBC (Vancouver, BC) in Jan 2018
Interview
Standard discussion with another associate and then later met with the lead research analyst. Fairly typical discussion about background, interest in the capital markets, why the sell side, etc.
They ask a lot about willing to work very long hours and if I was willing to work under extreme pressure and tight deadlines.