Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at CIBC Mellon as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Fund Accountant and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Fund Accountant and roles were rated as the easiest.
I applied online and was invited to a virtual interview with two interviewers. The interview lasted about 30 minutes. They asked a mix of behavioral and technical questions related to fund accounting, reconciliation, NAV, and teamwork. Overall, the interview process was well organized and the interviewers were professional and friendly.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at CIBC Mellon in May 2026
Interview
The interview process consisted of an initial HR phone screening and a 2-on-1 video interview. In the video interview, I was asked questions about my personal experience, accounting, finance concepts, and behavioral scenarios. The entire process was very smooth and pleasant – the hiring manager gave a thorough introduction to the job workflow and daily schedule, which I really appreciated. HR also followed up quickly with the interview results. Overall, it was a highly professional and well-organized experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is option and stock split? Why do you leave your last job?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at CIBC Mellon (Toronto, ON) in May 2024
Interview
The people there are very nice, only 1 round and 1 phone screening, behavior questions and some simple technical questions, The interview process was really quick, but takes a long time waiting for the offer