How Macquarie Interviews in 2026: Process, Sample Questions & What They Score

Online form plus resume. In Australia, the graduates page and recruitment page say Macquarie Capital and Macquarie Asset Management applicants must also submit a cover letter, while the Australian FAQ says a cover letter is not needed, so follow the program page and the posting. The UK page says no cover letter is needed and asks for a one-page CV, and the US pages do not mention a cover letter. Windows vary by program and region and are subject to change: the Australian 2027 Graduate Program opened 21 September 2026 and closed 13 October 2026; the 2026/2027 Summer Internship opened 5 May 2026 and closed 21 July 2026 (Melbourne and Perth) or 4 August 2026 (Sydney and Brisbane); the Hong Kong page says applications open 1 September; the US page says summer internship applications open in January and reopen in August, and graduate applications open in September, closing on a rolling basis. UK recruitment is rolling, so apply early.

Two parts: cognitive ability and behavioural style. No pass or fail and no minimum score; results are read alongside other information for the role. The recruiter sends the only authentic practice assessment. AI use is not allowed (UK page). A verification assessment may be required later, at the Superday stage (Hong Kong page). Length differs by page: about an hour (Hong Kong), one to two hours (UK, US), up to two hours (Australian FAQ).

Order differs by region: the Australia, Hong Kong and UK pages place the assessment before the interviews, while the US page lists the interview stage before it and several US candidate reports describe it after the first-round interview. Confirm the sequence with your recruiter.

A recruiter calls to learn about your career ambitions. Candidate reports describe it as background and motivation questions (why Macquarie, why banking, why private markets) with no technicals. Used in Australia and in US Macquarie Capital processes; the Hong Kong and UK pages list a video interview instead.

Pre-recorded questions answered under timed conditions, tailored to the business group, for candidates who are a strong match (Hong Kong and UK pages). The Australian page names a video or phone interview in its overview but describes only a recruiter call and face-to-face interviews; the US page mentions video interviews only in its adjustments section. The number of questions and time limits are not published; one coaching site (not first-hand) says about 30 minutes for the Australian summer internship. The UK page says not to use AI. For the UK Insight Programme this is the final step before decisions.

Reported mainly for US Macquarie Capital summer analyst and generalist roles: two associates or analysts (often over Zoom or on campus) asking a mix of technical, behavioral and brainteaser questions. Some reports also mention a skills or modelling test at this point. Format varies by office and team. The US page says typical graduate and intern roles include two rounds of interviews.

Interviews with members of the business, virtual or in person. Officially, candidates generally consider a case study, a problem-solving activity or an article and present their views, plus competency-based questions; format depends on the team. The Australian page describes face-to-face and further team interviews and does not use the word Superday. US Macquarie Capital reports describe back-to-back interviews with VPs, SVPs or MDs, usually with two interviewers each, mixing behaviorals, valuation and accounting technicals and quick math. An asset management report describes a company case study with three team members.

The Hong Kong page still says Superdays are virtual due to COVID-19; confirm format with your recruiter.

Graduate Programme applicants may be invited to a final interview after the Superday, and some business areas bring candidates back for a senior leader interview. One asset management intern report describes a final round with the head of asset management.

The recruiter gives an estimated feedback timeframe after the final interview. The Hong Kong page says candidates receive feedback on their interview outcomes. Overall process length varies: the FAQ says some roles take several weeks and graduate and intern roles may take longer; candidate reports range from under one month to two or three months.

Required after an offer and before you start. The Australia and Hong Kong pages name reference checks and employment screening; the UK and US pages name employment screening only. The recruitment team provides details.