KPMG Business Analyst interviews reported a mix of recruiter, technical, managerial, and HR conversations, with fit, practical business analysis, and role-specific skills varying by opening.
$102K
Avg. Base Comp
$112K
Avg. Total Comp
5 rounds
Typical Rounds
4-8 weeks
Process Length
KPMG Business Analyst interview reports show that the process can look quite different by team and location, but motivation, communication, and a clear account of your experience recur throughout. Candidates describe recruiter or HR conversations that probe why KPMG, why the role, their background, strengths and weaknesses, and examples of working through difficult situations or supporting a business decision with data.
Technical content is role-dependent rather than uniform. Some candidates reported SQL, reporting, Excel, or broader business-analysis questions; others described finance, accounting, audit, or case-style exercises. One recent candidate reported a recruiter conversation, two senior-associate behavioral interviews, and a hiring-manager interview with no case or take-home assignment. Another candidate described technical, business, SQL, and reporting questions within a three-round process. Prepare a concise CV walkthrough and specific reasons for applying, then match your technical practice to the skills named in the opening.
For case or group formats, reports mention mini-cases, practical exercises, group discussions, and short presentations. Explain how you frame the problem, connect analysis to a business decision, and communicate a recommendation clearly. Explicitly reported processes range from one round to five stages, while reported timelines include roughly four weeks and periods extending to a month or two. Individual formats can therefore vary substantially.
Synthesized from 19 candidate reports by our editorial team.
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I had around four rounds: an initial recruiter conversation, two behavioral interviews with different senior associates, and a final interview with the hiring manager. I ultimately was not chosen for an offer.
There were no take-home assignments or case questions. They asked who my biggest influence in life was, why I was motivated to apply to KPMG, why I thought I would succeed in the position, and about my experience with tools such as SQL. They did not ask me to write a query on the spot. I was also asked: "Tell me about a time that you had to support a business decision with data."
Prep tip from this candidate
Prepare specific reasons for KPMG and the role, plus a clear example of using data to support a business decision. Be ready to discuss SQL experience at a practical level.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates report an opening phone, video, or HR conversation focused on their CV, background, salary expectations in some cases, and reasons for applying. Prepare a direct explanation of why KPMG and why this Business Analyst role.
Some candidates report Power BI and Excel assessments, SQL or reporting questions, DAX, SQL joins, or a timed Excel task. Other reports instead describe finance, accounting, audit, or practical business exercises, so the job description may indicate which skills matter.
Candidates report mini-cases, case-style exercises, group discussion, and short presentations in some processes. Typically, explain how you frame the problem, connect analysis to a business decision, and communicate your recommendation clearly.
Later conversations may be with senior associates, managers, leads, or partners. Candidates report questions about past projects, challenging situations, priorities, strengths and weaknesses, personal motivation, and the value they would bring to the team.
