The interview was very casual. While a very big company the office that this manager ran had a small business mindset. I have a former co-worker that is a top performer there who recommended me. The manager told me that he prefers to have personal recommendations from inside his office and tries to only interview these people. The recruiter from a centralized office reviewed my resume initially and did a brief phone interview. At the interview the hiring manager gave me a tour of the office and introduced me to much of the team. It was more of a conversation than an interview and the manager seemed very interested in getting to know me and cared about how I would fit in to the team and like the organization.

I interviewed with the VP, and the discussion centered on my credit analysis skills, how I evaluate risk, and how I communicate complex financial insights. It was a detailed, thoughtful conversation that highlighted both technical depth and professional judgment.