Revolut Problem solving interview

Hey there Monisha!

First of all: congrats for the invitation! 

I may not have direct experience with the Product Owner role, but since Revolut is big in the online banking scene, I can definitely give you some pointers on the problem-solving interview based on my finance background.

From what I’ve heard, Revolut’s problem-solving interviews (sometimes also called case interviews) are all about testing your analytical skills and structured thinking. They’ll throw real-world scenarios at you, often related to their products, and see how you break down the problem and come up with actionable solutions.

You might get questions like:

• “You’re a PM on the top-up team. How would you launch cash deposits?”
• “Only 5% of Revolut users are using international transfers, and they want to double that. What’s your strategy?”

To prep for this, here’s my advice:

1. Know revolut’s products inside out: You need to understand their offerings, user base, and what sets them apart. This context helps you come up with relevant solutions. It would also be helpful to take a look at the most relevant competitors in the market.
2. Practice with case studies (tech and/or online banking ones would be best, but other ones, e.g. new product cases, would also work) to master structured problem-solving: The best way to get comfortable with problem-solving is by practicing case studies. It’ll help you learn to structure your thoughts, stay organized, and get a feel for the flow of case interviews. Here you can find PrepLounge's cases.
3. Get comfortable with basic tech lingo: You don’t need to code, but knowing your way around APIs, databases, and system architectures helps, especially since you’ll be working closely with engineers.
4. Communicate clearly and concisely: Practice explaining your thought process clearly and getting to the point. They’ll want to see if you can sell your ideas confidently.

Hope this helps and good luck with your prep and interview of course!

Simon

Hello there,

I have worked with several candidates for Revolut for different roles in multiple areas such as Product, Marketing, HR, Legal, Strategy and Ops, Risk, Finance, etc.
 

The cases do not vary by role, unless for certain position in specific circumstances. 

Therefore, you can expect any type of case, like improving the efficiency of an internal process, discover why an airport has a poor customer satisfaction rate, discovering how to increase revenues of a particular product, etc.

The most important thing is not the type of questions - as you can see, those are problems that any business may face, but rather how to tackle them properly, as the process is not the same as for the consulting industry.

My clients present a 3.8X higher pass rate at Revolut PS phase compared to the industry (UK benchmark), and 80% of move on to pass the Bar Raiser - happy to help you increase your odds too!

Best,

Mariana

Hi Monisha,

I’ve worked with 15+ candidates who successfully got into Revolut, so happy to help you prep for this specifically.

From what I’ve seen, the problem solving interview is quite different from standard consulting cases. It’s less about rigid frameworks and more about how you think through real business problems in a practical way. You’ll typically get product or growth-focused scenarios, like whether to launch a feature, how to improve conversion or retention, or how to grow in a specific market.

The key difference is the level of ambiguity. You won’t be guided step-by-step like in MBB interviews, so you need to bring your own structure but keep it flexible. They care much more about your judgment and ability to prioritize than about a “perfect” framework.

What tends to work well is:

• Keeping your structure simple and tailored to the problem
• Prioritizing quickly and explaining why something matters most
• Being decisive rather than overly balanced
• Constantly linking your ideas to impact (growth, revenue, user metrics)

There’s usually some light quant, but it’s more about back-of-the-envelope thinking than heavy calculations.

Overall, treat it like a business conversation rather than a textbook case. Focus on practicality, clear thinking, and making sensible trade-offs.

Happy to go deeper or run a mock with you — feel free to reach out

Best
Evelina

The Revolut Problem Solving Interview for the Product Owner position typically focuses on how you approach complex, often unstructured problems. You may be asked to analyze situations, come up with solutions, or prioritize tasks. It’s often about how you make decisions and present your reasoning.

For more targeted preparation and to get a better sense of the types of questions, I recommend scheduling an intro call with Coaches who have experience at Revolut:

• Coach Adriane
• Coach David
• Coach Virginia
• Coach David
• Coach Joel

They can provide valuable insights and tips for your preparation.