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JP Morgan Chase·Software Engineer·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Intermediate

Intermediate
May 2026

Summary

Product analyst interview at JP Morgan Chase with a metrics/analytics question about drop-off in an application flow. Pretty lean on details but the question itself was meaty enough to chew on for a while.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

55% of users drop off somewhere between the application start page and the submission page. What do you think is causing this?

Product Analytics & MetricsRoot Cause AnalysisProduct Sense & Ideation
Author's notes

My first instinct was to just list UX problems but that felt too shallow.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the funnel and metrics (e.g., time period, user segments, definition of drop-off) to ensure you understand the problem. Then, hypothesize potential causes across the user journey, prioritizing technical, UX, and external factors. Finally, propose a data-driven approach to validate each hypothesis and suggest actionable improvements.

Pro tip: Demonstrate a structured, hypothesis-driven mindset by mentioning that you would first check if the drop-off is uniform or concentrated at specific steps, and consider both qualitative (user feedback) and quantitative (analytics) data to pinpoint the root cause.

1. Clarify the Problem

Ask questions to understand the funnel: What are the exact start and submission pages? What is the time frame? Are there specific user segments (e.g., new vs. returning, device type)? This ensures you're solving the right problem.

2. Map the User Journey

Break down the application process into discrete steps (e.g., form filling, document upload, verification). Identify where the 55% drop-off occurs—is it evenly distributed or concentrated at certain steps?

3. Generate Hypotheses

Brainstorm potential causes across categories: technical (bugs, slow load times), UX (confusing interface, too many fields), external (lack of trust, required documents not handy), and user intent (just browsing).

4. Prioritize and Validate

Prioritize hypotheses based on impact and ease of testing. Suggest using analytics (funnel analysis, session recordings), A/B tests, and user feedback to validate the most likely causes.

5. Recommend Solutions

Propose actionable fixes for the validated causes, such as simplifying forms, improving error handling, adding progress indicators, or offering save-and-resume functionality.

Key Points to Mention

  • Funnel analysis to identify drop-off points
  • Technical issues: page load time, errors, browser compatibility
  • UX/UI problems: complex forms, unclear instructions, lack of progress indicators
  • External factors: required documents, trust concerns, device switching
  • User segmentation: new vs. returning, mobile vs. desktop
  • Data validation: A/B testing, session recordings, user surveys

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