Danske Bank Assessment & Interview Preparation
Logiks, Personality Assessments & Values-Based Interviews
Guide country context: Denmark · Finance / Banking
Hiring processes can vary by country, role, business unit, and year.
Danske Bank is one of the largest financial institutions in the Nordics, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. It serves personal, business and institutional customers across Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and internationally. Danske Bank’s recruitment process typically involves application, first interview, tests before second interview (which may include Logiks general ability and Personality and Preference Inventory), a possible practical task, and final interview. Candidates are assessed against three core values: Team Up, Own It and Be Open.
Hiring Process
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1Online Application officialSubmit your CV, cover letter and academic records through the Danske Bank careers portal. Applications are reviewed against role requirements and organisational needs.→ Tailor your application to show banking/finance relevance, digital literacy, and alignment with Danske Bank values
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2First Interview officialA conversation with the hiring manager and/or HR exploring your motivation, background, competencies and cultural fit. This is typically competency-based with a focus on understanding your experience.→ Prepare STAR stories demonstrating ownership, collaboration and openness to change
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3Tests Before Second Interview role-dependentDepending on the role and location, you may be asked to complete assessments such as Logiks general ability (numerical, verbal, abstract reasoning) and Personality and Preference Inventory. These are typically completed online before the second interview.→ Practise general ability reasoning (numerical, verbal, abstract) and reflect on your work preferences and personality profile
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4Practical Task role-dependentFor some roles, candidates complete a practical task or case study relevant to the position — e.g. a financial analysis, coding exercise, risk assessment or advisory scenario.→ Prepare by practising role-relevant analytical or technical tasks under time pressure
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5Second / Final Interview officialA deeper interview with senior stakeholders exploring technical depth, values alignment, leadership potential and long-term fit. May reference test results and practical task performance.→ Demonstrate strategic thinking, risk awareness, customer understanding and genuine alignment with Team Up, Own It, Be Open
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6Offer & Onboarding officialSuccessful candidates receive a formal offer and join Danske Bank with structured onboarding.→ Review offer terms and prepare for the banking environment
Assessments
A general cognitive ability assessment covering numerical reasoning (data interpretation, percentages, ratios), verbal reasoning (comprehension, logical arguments) and abstract reasoning (pattern recognition, sequences). Typically completed online before the second interview.
Measures: General cognitive ability, numerical fluency, verbal comprehension, abstract/logical reasoning and speed of processing
- Practise all three sections: numerical, verbal and abstract reasoning
- Work under timed conditions to build speed without sacrificing accuracy
- For numerical: focus on data tables, percentages, ratios and quick mental arithmetic
- For verbal: practise drawing logical conclusions from passages
Common mistakes
- Spending too long on difficult questions instead of moving on
- Not practising under realistic timed conditions
- Neglecting one section (e.g. abstract) assuming it won’t appear
- Panicking when questions get harder — adaptive tests are designed to challenge
A work-style and personality questionnaire exploring your behavioural preferences, working style, motivation and interpersonal approach. There are no right or wrong answers — it maps your natural tendencies against role requirements.
Measures: Work preferences, interpersonal style, resilience, conscientiousness, openness and team orientation
- Answer honestly — consistency checks can detect attempts to game the assessment
- Reflect on your genuine work preferences before taking the assessment
- Think about how you naturally behave at work, not how you think they want you to behave
- Consider how your profile aligns with Team Up, Own It, Be Open values
Common mistakes
- Trying to present an idealised version of yourself rather than being genuine
- Giving inconsistent answers across similar questions
- Rushing through without properly reading each statement
- Not reflecting on your work style beforehand
For some roles, candidates complete a practical task relevant to the position — e.g. a financial analysis, coding exercise, risk assessment, data modelling task or advisory scenario presentation.
Measures: Technical competence, analytical thinking, problem-solving approach, communication of findings and role-specific skills
- Structure your approach clearly before diving into analysis
- Show your working and reasoning, not just final answers
- Connect your findings to business implications and recommendations
- Manage your time — a structured 80% answer beats an incomplete perfect one
Common mistakes
- Jumping into execution without planning your approach
- Focusing only on technical accuracy without business context
- Running out of time on presentation/communication of results
- Not asking clarifying questions when the brief is ambiguous
Interviews
A conversation exploring your motivation, background, competencies and cultural fit. Focus on understanding your experience and alignment with Danske Bank values.
Format: 1-on-1 or panel, 45–60 minutes, in-person or virtual
What interviewers look for
- Genuine motivation for banking/financial services
- Examples demonstrating Team Up, Own It and Be Open
- Relevant experience and transferable skills
- Clear communication and professional maturity
Focus areas to practise
- Why Danske Bank and why this role?
- Describe a time you took ownership of a difficult problem
- How have you collaborated effectively across teams?
- Give an example of being open to feedback or changing your approach
- Research Danske Bank’s values and strategic priorities thoroughly
- Prepare STAR stories showing ownership, collaboration and openness to change
- Be specific about why Danske Bank and why this particular role
- Show awareness of the Nordic banking landscape and regulatory environment
A deeper interview with senior stakeholders exploring technical depth, values alignment, leadership potential and long-term fit. May reference test results and practical task performance.
Format: Panel, 45–60 minutes, in-person or virtual
What interviewers look for
- Strategic thinking and risk/compliance awareness
- Deep values alignment with Team Up, Own It, Be Open
- Technical depth relevant to the role
- Long-term potential and growth mindset
Focus areas to practise
- How would you approach [role-specific scenario]?
- What do you know about our strategic direction and how would you contribute?
- Describe your leadership style and how it aligns with our values
- How do you stay current with regulatory/industry developments?
- Be prepared to discuss your test results and practical task if applicable
- Demonstrate strategic understanding of banking challenges and opportunities
- Show genuine passion for contributing to Danske Bank’s transformation
- Prepare thoughtful questions about the team’s priorities and challenges
How this differs by role
The process is not the same for every role. Find the closest match to the job you applied for — the assessments and interviews below are the ones reported for that role family.
Students / Graduates / Early Careers
Assessments
- Logiks general ability test (numerical, verbal, abstract)
- Personality and Preference Inventory
- Possible group exercise or case presentation
Interviews
- Competency interview with HR and hiring manager
- Values-based final interview
Technology / Data / AI
Assessments
- Technical screening or coding exercise
- Possible Logiks or similar ability test
- System design or architecture discussion
Interviews
- Technical panel interview
- Values and culture fit interview
Risk / Compliance / Finance
Assessments
- Financial analysis or risk case study
- Numerical reasoning assessment
- Possible Logiks general ability and personality assessment
Interviews
- Technical/domain interview with risk or compliance scenarios
- Values-based behavioral interview
Customer / Advisory / Relationship Management
Assessments
- Customer scenario or advisory role-play
- Personality and Preference Inventory
- Possible numerical assessment
Interviews
- Competency interview with customer focus
- Role-play or scenario discussion
Values & Framework
Danske Bank’s culture is built on three core values that guide how employees work and how candidates are assessed. These values reflect the bank’s commitment to collaboration, accountability and transparency.
Recommended Practice Modules
Preparation Plans
- Review Danske Bank values: Team Up, Own It, Be Open
- Re-read the role description and match your experience to key requirements
- Prepare 3–4 STAR stories covering collaboration, ownership and openness
- Check banking/financial sector current events relevant to your role
- Complete Logical/General Ability Practice (numerical, verbal, abstract reasoning)
- Take a Personality/Work Style Practice assessment and reflect on your profile
- Practise numerical reasoning with financial data interpretation
- Research Danske Bank’s markets (Denmark, Nordics, international)
- Complete full Logical Ability and Personality assessment modules
- Practise case studies relevant to your role (financial analysis, advisory scenario, technical task)
- Study Danske Bank’s digital transformation strategy and technology investments
- Build knowledge of banking compliance, AML/KYC and regulatory environment
- Practise Excel/financial modelling if applying for analytical roles
- Complete all recommended JobTestsPortal modules for your role family
- Deep-dive into Danske Bank’s business areas and understand their operating model
- Build industry knowledge: Nordic banking landscape, fintech competition, ESG in banking
- Practise timed reasoning tests to build speed and accuracy
- Run mock interviews covering competency, values and technical questions
- Prepare a compelling narrative connecting your experience to Danske Bank’s strategic direction
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & verification status
3 sources · 3 from the employer or another primary publisher
See each source and how far it goes
- Employer site Danske Bank Careers Portal Primary source, published by the employer
- Employer site Danske Bank About Us / Values Primary source, published by the employer
- Employer site Danske Bank Annual Report / Strategy Primary source, published by the employer
Confidence is calculated from each source, not assigned to the page. A source that cannot be opened, or that does not describe what we cited it for, cannot support a claim here regardless of how it was previously labelled.
How this guide was put together
Published by Job Tests Portal. It is compiled from the public sources listed above and has not been independently reviewed by a recruitment or assessment specialist. We are not affiliated with Danske Bank and this guide is not endorsed by them.
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