Updated April 2026 · 14 min read · Investment Banking · 300,000+ employees worldwide
| Company | JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | New York, USA |
| Divisions | Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Asset Management, Commercial Banking, Technology |
| Assessment providers | Pymetrics (game-based), SHL (cognitive), HireVue (video interview) |
| Unique feature | Pymetrics games — 12 neuroscience-based games measuring cognitive and personality traits |
| Process | Application → Pymetrics → SHL aptitude → HireVue → Superday |
JP Morgan is the world's largest bank by revenue and one of the most competitive graduate employers globally. The recruitment process has multiple assessment stages, starting with Pymetrics game-based evaluations that are unique among major banks.
Stage 1: Online application. CV, education, and motivation. JP Morgan allows applications to up to three programmes simultaneously. If unsure which programme suits you, the Pymetrics Program Navigator can assess your cognitive, behavioural, and social characteristics to suggest suitable programmes.
Stage 2: Pymetrics game-based assessment. JP Morgan's signature screening tool. You play 12 interactive neuroscience-based games that assess cognitive and personality traits including risk tolerance, decision-making, learning, memory, empathy, attention, and problem-solving. Each game takes 1-3 minutes. Total time: 20-30 minutes. There are no "right or wrong" answers — instead, your trait profile is compared against JP Morgan's top performer benchmark for each specific role. This is critical: a profile that scores well for Investment Banking may not score well for Asset Management. Research the traits valued in your target division.
Important: Pymetrics results are valid for 330 days. If you've completed Pymetrics for another employer within the past year, JP Morgan can reuse those results — you won't need to play again.
Stage 3: SHL aptitude tests. After Pymetrics, candidates face the full SHL battery: numerical reasoning (data interpretation, percentages, financial calculations), verbal reasoning (True/False/Cannot Say), logical reasoning (pattern recognition), and situational judgement (workplace scenarios). The tests total 45-60 minutes. See our SHL guide for detailed preparation.
Stage 4: HireVue video interview. On-demand recorded video interview via HireVue. 3-5 competency-based questions with 30 seconds to prepare and 90-120 seconds to respond per question. One retry is allowed per question. The interview typically takes 10-15 minutes total. Questions focus on motivation ("Why JP Morgan?"), teamwork, problem-solving, and for some divisions, market knowledge ("Discuss a major world event and how it could affect financial markets").
Stage 5: Final interview / Superday. Face-to-face or virtual meeting with the JP Morgan team. Multiple rounds of behavioural, technical, and situational questions. For investment banking, expect DCF and valuation questions. For technology roles, expect coding questions alongside behavioural assessment.
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As of 2026, J.P. Morgan's assessment process for candidates has been refined to include a series of Pymetrics games, an online aptitude test, and a HireVue video interview. The Pymetrics assessment consists of 12 interactive games, each lasting approximately 2–3 minutes, designed to evaluate cognitive and emotional attributes such as decision-making, focus, and risk tolerance. Candidates are required to complete this assessment within five days of receiving the invitation. ([practiceaptitudetests.com](https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/top-employer-profiles/jp-morgan-assessments/?utm_source=openai))
Following the Pymetrics games, candidates may be invited to complete an online aptitude test, which includes multiple-choice questions assessing numerical and verbal reasoning skills. This test is typically timed, adding a layer of pressure to evaluate how candidates perform under constraints. Successful candidates then proceed to the HireVue video interview, where they respond to 3–5 pre-recorded questions. Each question allows for 30–60 seconds of preparation time, followed by 1–3 minutes to record a response. The entire HireVue process usually takes between 20–30 minutes to complete. ([superdayai.com](https://www.superdayai.com/banks/jp-morgan/hirevue?utm_source=openai))
Recent candidate experiences highlight the importance of thorough preparation for each stage of J.P. Morgan's assessment process. One candidate noted that the Pymetrics games are designed to assess traits like risk tolerance and attention, advising against attempting to "game" the system, as consistency is more crucial than speed. ([placementshiksha.com](https://www.placementshiksha.com/blog/the-jp-morgan-2026-playbook-cracking-the-hirevue-and-beyond?utm_source=openai)) Another candidate emphasized the significance of understanding the internal workings of data structures, such as HashMaps, during technical interviews, suggesting that a deep comprehension of such topics can set applicants apart. ([glassdoor.com](https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/J-P-Morgan-Summer-Analyst-Interview-Questions-EI_IE145.0%2C10_KO11%2C25.htm?utm_source=openai))
Additionally, candidates have found that practicing with mock interviews and familiarizing themselves with common behavioral and technical questions can be beneficial. For instance, preparing concise and structured responses to questions like "Why J.P. Morgan?" and "Describe a time you worked on a team" can help in delivering confident answers during the HireVue interview. ([superdayai.com](https://www.superdayai.com/banks/jp-morgan/hirevue?utm_source=openai))
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