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

CV and cover letter go through the careers portal (the official FAQ refers to both; PrepLounge also mentions a transcript). UK applications reportedly also need written answers to motivation questions. The official FAQ caps applications at seven per recruitment cycle worldwide (the same programme in different regions counts separately), says duplicate profiles under different email addresses are not considered and only the first application submitted is reviewed, and says that for many opportunities the vacancy closes once all positions are filled, so early application is advised. Opening and closing dates are not given on the student pages; the FAQ points to the Search Opportunities page for each role, so timing varies by role and region.

The official FAQ says the online assessment is not timed, has no extensions, and must be completed for the application to be considered when one is part of the application, so it is not stated to apply to every role. A result from an earlier application in the same year can be reused unless stated otherwise. The official graduate and internship pages do not list this stage. Third-party guides describe SHL-style numerical reasoning and situational judgement tests (Extern names numerical and logical reasoning, and ResumeGeni also lists a behavioural assessment). ResumeGeni gives the numerical test 20 to 25 minutes, which conflicts with the FAQ's untimed statement.

Sources disagree on test timing and on whether a recorded video interview (HireVue) comes before the live first round.

Officially, this round is online or in person at an office and covers experiences, skills and motivations. In the UK it is reportedly a single live video interview with an Associate or VP (Intervyo), and PrepLounge adds a 30 minute competency interview or a 45 minute online group interview with four candidates. In the US it is reported as a one-on-one, often with a VP and heavier on technicals (PrepLounge), held on campus for core schools and by phone for others (Wall Street Prep, an article last updated December 2023); Extern instead gives the US first round as 30 minutes by phone or HireVue. Coaches describe a mix of motivation questions and core technicals (DCF, comps, precedents, three-statement links).

Officially: a further interview with senior colleagues, a collaborative group exercise and a case study. Third-party guides add 45-minute behavioural and technical interviews, an individual written or Excel case with a 60 to 90 minute work window and a verbal defence, and a senior MD or Partner interview (Intervyo), or a group discussion, individual case, group case and final one-on-one with a senior banker (ResumeGeni). Extern reports a half day with 60 minutes of case prep. SuperdayAI describes a full day of roughly 8 to 12 hours for Paris, with the interview count given as 4 to 6, 4 to 5 and 3 to 5 in different places on the same page. US superdays are reported as 3 to 5 back-to-back interviews with VPs and MDs. Format varies by office and division.

Extern and SuperdayAI give 1 to 2 weeks after the final round (SuperdayAI refers to its Paris superday). Overall length varies by source: PrepLounge says candidates report roughly one to two months from the start of formal interviewing to an offer, Extern estimates 8 to 12 weeks from application to offer in the US, and ResumeGeni gives 3 to 8 weeks from application, up to 90 days for analyst roles. This is not an official stage.

Sources give different overall timelines from application to offer.