JPMorgan: Risk (graduate position)

Question:

Give me an example of a person you think has integrity and explain why.

Answer:

I was struggling in the beginning but finally I chose Nelson Mandela and I referred to his history, what he has done and his motivation.

Question:

Give me an example of a person you think is credible and explain why.

Answer:

I referred to Angela Merkel and the credibility of her government. I supported my argument giving an example of the rise of the Greek spreads until Merkel announced to provide support to Greece. Basically, I looked at how markets react to the decisions of Germany.

Question:

Why do you want to work in risk within an investment bank and not a corporate bank, an insurance company etc.?

Answer:

I focused in the fact that my degree is closely related to investment banking rather than something else.

Other questions:

What's 1/16?

Draw me a call option.

What's the angle between the hour and minute hands when it's 3.15pm?

How would you persuade a German pensioner to save Spain?

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