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The Macquarie numerical test

Macquarie is reported to use Korn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical) for numerical screening.

Macquarie is reported to use Korn Ferry Talent Q tests — adaptive numerical questions with many answer options and a per-question countdown from 90 seconds. Sources are fewer than for the biggest banks, so confirm against your invitation.

What you’ll face

AssessmentKorn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical)
Time per question~90 seconds (per-question countdown 90->75s, adaptive)
CalculatorAllowed
Question styleMultiple choice with up to 8 options, adaptive
Typical rolesGraduate programmes, primarily APAC and EMEA.

The preparation that transfers

We don’t imitate this exact format yet — but the numeracy underneath is standard data interpretation, and our timed practice builds exactly that.

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.

How to recognise it: Links mentioning Korn Ferry or Talent Q mean adaptive questions with many answer options.

Common questions

Which test does Macquarie use for numerical reasoning?

Macquarie is reported to use Korn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical), though sources are fewer than for some employers — your invitation email is the definitive answer. Graduate programmes, primarily APAC and EMEA.

Can you use a calculator on the Macquarie test?

Yes — Korn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical) allows a calculator. At roughly 90 seconds per question, fast data location matters more than computation.

How much time do you get per question?

Korn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical) gives roughly 90 seconds per question (per-question countdown 90->75s, adaptive). Pacing — not maths — is what fails most candidates, which is why format-matched timed practice helps so much.

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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