Investment bankingBehavioural games (pymetrics-style) + video interviewMultiple current sources

The J.P. Morgan numerical test

J.P. Morgan screens most graduates with behavioural games, not a classic numerical test.

J.P. Morgan does not use a classic numerical reasoning test for most student and graduate programmes. Screening is a pymetrics-style suite of about 12 short behavioural games (20–30 minutes) measuring attributes like decision-making and risk tolerance, followed by a HireVue video interview. Numeracy still matters — it shows up later in technical questions and superdays — but there is no SHL-style test to cram for.

What you’ll face

AssessmentShort behavioural games (~12 games, 20–30 minutes) + video interview
Numerical contentNo classic numerical test; numeracy appears in games and later stages
Typical rolesStudent/graduate programmes globally; some markets and lateral roles differ.

The preparation that transfers

There’s no test to cram — but sharp mental arithmetic pays off in the games and every later stage. Find your baseline first.

Your invitation email is the ground truth

Employers change assessment providers, sometimes mid-cycle and by region. This page reflects publicly reported candidate experiences as of June 2026. Before practising, check the link in your invitation — it names the platform.

Common questions

Which test does J.P. Morgan use for numerical reasoning?

J.P. Morgan is reported to use behavioural games and a video interview rather than a classic numerical reasoning test for most graduate roles. Student/graduate programmes globally; some markets and lateral roles differ.

How should I prepare for J.P. Morgan's games-based assessment?

The games measure attributes rather than learned knowledge, so there's little to cram. Sharp mental arithmetic still helps — both in the games' numerical moments and in later interview stages.

Is this information current?

Last checked June 2026, based on publicly reported candidate experiences. Employers change assessment providers — your invitation email is always the ground truth, and the format hints on this page help you recognise what you've been sent.

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