Revolut Case interview

Hi Shubham,

Funnily enough, I went through the interview myself many years back. 

The person who interviewed me was an ex McK AP. The case he gave was a typical McKinsey one, only that the case prompt was a growth challenge Revolut was having at that time. It was almost like they were picking my brain on an initiative they were about to kick off.

My recommendation would be to:

1. Reach out to the recruiter and ask them for what you should expect in terms of the interview format
2. Then, once they schedule the call, research your interviewer. If they are an ex-consultant, I would be very targeted in doing cases that are similar to those given in the firm that they were part of
3. Practice cases from across the consulting spectrum, but also deep dive in anything related to fintechs. There is one case that I actually developed on this which is published on PrepLounge here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/advanced/greenlife-bank-expands-into-asia-mckinsey-2nd-round-296

Do reach out if you need extra help.

Best,
Cristian

Hi Shubham,

I hope you're doing well!

Based on my experience interviewing at large fintech's (BNPL/ Digital Banks) for strategy roles , expect a similar case interview style like you which might find in consulting firms.

Keep in mind two nuances:
 

1. As the role is in-house strategy, expect there to be a heavier case focus on the digital banking industry, its challenges and trajectory. Make sure you research and have a 360 degree view on the sector before going into interview.  
    
2. Depending on the seniority of your interviewer and whether they are ex-consultants, your case might be a lot less structured and more open-ended than a typical consulting case. Keep your mind open about how it could go and practice different case ‘styles’ to get a feel for it ahead of the interviewer. 
    

Regardless, maintaining structured thinking and communication as at the core of being a good strategist regardless of the type of case you receive and its subject. You should have that ability honed for your interview.

Happy to support you for the interview and answer any more questions. Goodluck!

Yousef



 

Hi Shubham,

First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Revolut!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• While it's safe to assume that Revolut, as a fintech company, often focuses on case studies that involve launching new products, scaling operations or optimizing processes, I would highly advise you to get in touch with the recruiter as well as current or former employees to inquire about this question. While the recruiter may not be able to give you a detailed answer, they will certainly shed some light on the matter.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

Revolut’s problem-solving interview is closer to an MBB-style case, but with a much stronger operational and ownership lens.

What they’re really testing across the three dimensions:

1) Problem solving
You’ll still need clear structure and logic, but expect the problem to be more practical and execution-oriented. Focus on breaking the problem down cleanly, prioritizing what matters most, and working comfortably with numbers and trade-offs. Perfect frameworks matter less than showing good judgment.

2) Creativity
This isn’t about “crazy ideas,” but about generating thoughtful, non-obvious options. Show that you can think beyond the first obvious solution, consider different levers, and adapt if constraints change. Being flexible in your thinking is key.

3) Independence / ownership
This is where it differs most from consulting. Revolut wants to see that you can take initiative, make decisions with incomplete information, and move things forward without constant guidance. Be decisive, explain your assumptions, and don’t wait for permission to act.

How to prepare:

• Use MBB-style cases as a base, but always ask yourself “how would I actually execute this?”
• Practice driving to a recommendation quickly, then discussing implementation risks and next steps
• Get comfortable taking a clear stance and defending it
• Avoid over-structuring or waiting for prompts — show ownership

If you approach it like a real business problem where you’re accountable for the outcome, rather than a textbook case, you’ll be well aligned with what Revolut is looking for.

Feel free to reach out for practice with real-feel Revolut cases :)

Best,
Evelina

Hi there!

I have helped 7 people (edited in Aug 25) that did the PS Revolut interview and have a good idea of what types of questions you may face. 

In general, they use cases similar to the ones used in consulting interviews (as there are many consultants there), covering topics such as processes improvements and profitability.

Happy to help you prepare for the interview, DM if you would like to know more about my approach. :)

Best,

Mari

Hi,

I have helped coachees who have interviewed with Revolut. Drop me a dm. 

Hey there, 

I'd be happy to help! Please DM me and we can take it from there! 

All the best!