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Interview question. Period 0: -110 Period 1: 10 Period 2: 10 Period 3: 10 Period 4: 110 Calculate IRR
PWM Interview Questions for GS & JPM
I'm starting my Junior year this fall and networking to hopefully get a few interview opportunities for a summer 2023 internship at Goldman and JPM. In preparation for interviews, I'd love to compile a list of any questions people have received during their interviews, thanks!
What do Data Tests as part of the PE process consist of?
I have a round coming up with a 1-hour short LBO + 1-hour data analysis and consolidation test. I'm assuming it will consist of dirty data that will have to fix (i.e. format, pivot tables, etc.). But I have never heard of any test like it. Does anyone have familiarity with such a test?
Will Boutique Reference Check?
Bit of background, I go to a US Target and recently had a second round interview for a fall analyst position at a west coast boutique. It is a fairly small firm (
Tell me about yourself vs walk me through you resume
These questions essentially have the same answers (emphasizing how interest in finance developed, why u chose your university, majors, relevant experiences, etc). If you are asked both the questions in an interview, how are you supposed to approach the questions? Should you go in more detail with...
EQT Interview Process - London
Monkeys, Have anyone went through EQT Core Fund Interviews (Round 1)? I understand there will be mini case studies and paper LBOs Appreciate insights on the process and anything on types of questions I should prepare for
How to beg for IB Internship?
Pls don't flame me, the title is just a very blunt way of describing the point of this post. I have an interview at a boutique IBank coming up for a summer 2022 position. A bit of background, I just finished freshman year and I am currently at a microboutique doing financing work (I was planning on...
How to get into Harvard and Stanford Business School
“Blood streaming down my face, I turned away and started to run.” You wouldn't think that was the opening to an admissions essay for the best business program in the world. I certainly didn’t before I applied for Stanford GSB. It was only through sheer luck and privilege that I was able to...
Would EV/EBITDA be higher if the company is riskier?
Would EV/EBITDA be higher if the company is riskier? Also, I was wondering if this is alwaysthe case?
Anyone ever do a "Case study"? for REPE SA role?
I have the final round for Ares tomorrow for acquisitions and I just saw that one of the interviews is behavioral and the other one is a case study. I've only done two other super days for acquisitions and they both just consisted of technicals.
How difficult are lateral interviews?
I have a few lateral interviews coming up, but at my firm (small shop), I haven't had much LBO or 3 statement modeling experience, and I've been there for a year. I can balance a 3 statement model and do a paper LBO, understand the basics of it and all, but not much on the job experience. Wondering...
Do you have any questions for me? {Interview Setting}
Pretend like you just got done interviewing a potential SA for 25 minutes and like a good interviewer, you leave the interviewee the last 5 minutes to ask you questions. Assuming the interview was super dry and there was no connection or any possible questions that could be asked regarding personal...
Cracking under stress in an interview
Just came out of an interview. Interviewers were super kind. Had me walk through resume etc + some behavioral questions. All good. Then was asked a very basic multi-step problem of finding some key numbers for company (think EBITDA, EBITDA margin, FCF, etc -- basic stuff). Let me tell you, I have...
Fellas, what does a second round interview entail?
Hey guys, Some of the IB processes are starting to move along for me. (I have 2 second-rounds scheduled for next week). I was just wondering what a second-round looks like. Both of mine are over Zoom and first rounds were over the phone and nearly all behavioral. Should I expect mostly technical q's...
Blackstone Tac Opps First Round SA 2023
First-round (30 min zoom interview) with Tac Opps coming up. With such a broad area of coverage (Credit, Private Equity, Real Estate), how should I prepare for this interview?
IB Associate Interview: Technical Questions
Hi All, Would anyone be able to discuss what type of technical interview questions one can expect as an IB Associate applicant? How deep will the technical interview session go? How many rounds in general for that matter? I know this might vary firm to firm, but happy to hear any thoughts or...
Approaching these types of quant application questions?
How do you prefer to follow the movement in the stock market? - Daily -Weekly -Monthly or Longer At any given time, how many stocks do you follow? -less than 5 -6 to 10 -more than 10 I'm assuming they want to see shorter timeframes? Any other thoughts? Feels like I have to mind-read the interviewer...
Technical Skills for Associate level Asset Management Interview
I'm looking at interviewing for a few associate level roles in AM and was hoping to get an idea of how best to spend my time preparing. I've stayed at my spot since college and haven't really been through any formal CRE interviews - I honestly have no idea what to expect and am psyching myself out....
Rialto Capital Miami Last Minute 2022 Interview Help
I talked to a senior employee at Rialto Capital and explained to him I am still looking for a summer 2022 internship. He forwarded my resume to someone and now I have a Zoom call interview next week. I am a junior and summer is approaching fast. Any advice on the interview or roles would be greatly...
ER Associate Second Round Interview- Piper Sandler
Hi everyone, I have a second round interview with Piper Sandler for an Equity Research Associate position later this week. The interview is with two Sr. Analysts and an Analyst. I was shocked to see it is only scheduled for 30 minutes. Will I be grilled on Financial Modeling throughout this...
JP Morgan Corporate Banking & Payments Group
Got invited to a superday for a junior year SA internship with JP Morgan in the Global Corporate Banking and Payments group in NY; superday is 3 rounds of 25 min interviews. I'm solid on most behaviorals but need help with technicals. What do they ask for CB technicals? What are some good resources?...
From IB to BB trading or prop trading (junior level)
Hey guys! For the context, I'm French, 24 y.o., top 3 French engineering school and top 3 MSc Finance in the UK! That being said, Im coming to you as I plan to redirect from IB - where I was doing Project Finance - to trading. I feel like it's the only field of finance where it will be quantitative...
LMM PE Analyst Interview
Hey all, I have a 2-on-1 interview with a Lower Middle-Market PE firm tomorrow that will focus on LBO technicals. I am transitioning from MC and was told since I do not have prior direct experience modeling, I should focus on LBO technicals and that they use multiple of EBITDA to forecast rather...
Depreciation Schedule
Anyone ever seen a depreciation schedule built like this with the useful life above the schedule but as a fixed number? I recently received a modeling test from a well-known hedge fund (rhymes with Citadel) and it came in this form. I just forecasted depreciation as a % of capex and rolled forward...
Accounting/Val Prep
Hey guys - appreciate all the help the community has been giving so I wanted to bring another question to the board. For all of you who didn't have a ton of help from your uni/finance clubs regarding technical interview prep, what advice would you give for accounting/val prep? Honestly, I have been...
Flying out to meet the team
Hello fellow monkeys! I've been fortunate enough to be invited to fly out and meet the team at a small hedge fund (~$1B AUM). I'll probably be spending a day with everyone at the firm and getting to know everyone in person. I have already met the analysts and MD on zoom and everyone seems very...
KKR Private Credit Interview Info
What should I prep/expect for a private credit SA super day? 5 interviewers, 30 minutes each, KKR Private Credit... what do you think the technicals will look like and what should I prep? Any recommended reading materials? Also, does anyone have an opinion on doing this out of undergrad instead of...
S&P Global Interview
Hi Folks, I interviewed for an associate credit rating position at S&P Global (NY or Toronto office) this week. They told me the next step would be a case study. Has anybody had experience with that? I need to know what to expect to prepare.
Enterprise Value and M&A Financing method confusion
Hi All, I got asked this question in an interview and remain confused till date - Acquirer A: EV = 2000, Equity = 2000 Target T: EV=1000, Equity = 1000 A buys T paying 50% premium, what happens to combined EV, Equity and Net Debt based on 1) 100% cash deal, 2) 100% debt deal and 3) 100% Stock deal...
Answers to Venture Capital interview questions regarding gender-racial diversity/political correctness in judging portfolio companies?
I have been working in VC for a few years (primarily fintech/environmental) and recently interviewed for a new position at a Gen-Z/Millenial cusp VC firm. One of the questions was "which one of our current portfolio companies would you have not invested in initially?". My answer was a company that...
Sticking out for student investment fund applications
Hello all, I am interviewing and applying for my university's student investment fund. I am an incoming IB summer analyst in M&A but am very interested in public market investing and maybe HF down the line, hence why this experience would be very beneficial to me. One of the questions on the...
Fake example in interview?
Has anyone lied or vastly exaggerated an example when asked a "tell me a time when..." type of question? Could be claim you did something others did or just making something up.
Private Credit / Direct Lending Interview Guide
Hi everyone, Is there a interview question for private credit / direct lending anywhere? Alternatively, does anyone have their own comprehensive interview guide? Meaning you have consolidated questions/answers already. Willing to pay! Thanks
RE Banking Interview Prep Help
Hi All, I have a phone interview coming up with a VP at an EB, and was just wondering what to expect? From what I have been hearing it will be mostly behavioral and fit based but should be prepped on simple technicals (accretion/dilution, DCF drivers, merger logic, sale off an asset etc..) any...
Analyst Lateral Interview Questions
I am currently working at a super small no-name shop. I want to move to a bigger shop. I did a lot of studying while in undergrad but have not studied for a while(I am one year out of undergrad). What interview questions do you get asked when you try to lateral from a no-name shop to a MM or a BB...
Ways to stand out in a job interview
I am currently interviewing with target firm of mine in the Capital Markets division, and I am looking for ways to stand out from other candidates. I have already moved on to the second round and wanted to "wow" the interviewer. I was thinking of presenting a market analysis on the Co-investments...
Convertible Debt Dilution - Carrying Value or Face Value?
For calculations of fully diluted shares outstanding, assuming share price > conversion price, do you divide the balance sheet amount (carrying value net of issuance discounts and fees) by the conversion price or the principal amount by the conversion price?
Interview with CBRE SF Financial Consulting Group -Financial Analyst
I have an interview coming up with CBRE San Francisco with their FCG. I'm pretty nervous and was wondering if anyone could let me know what to expect. I heard they test some technicals with a financial calculator instead of Excel, is that true? I'd appreciate any advice you guys have. Also does...
Can I go from UFCF to LFCF? Help a monkey understand, please
Hi, I have an interview coming up and had a question about UFCF and LFCF. According to my textbook: 1) FCF = Cash flow to creditors + Cash flow to stockholders FCF = Operating cash flow - Net Capital Spending - Changes in net working capital where : UFCF* = EBIT - Taxes + D&A - CapEx - Changes in...
Interview Q - How bond coupon affects financial statement
Interviewing for a credit desk at BB I was asked how this situation affects the financial statements: A company refinances a 3% coupon bond and issues a 2% coupon - same maturity and no net change in liabilities. How does this effect the financial statements? Does it have to do with the amortization...
LaSalle Investment Management - Portfolio Associate
Interviewing for a Portfolio Associate role at LaSalle Investment Management this week. Curious if anyone could shed some light on the role or group. Wondering what the difference is between this role (seems more high level analysis/strategic) and an Asset Management role/Associate in Asset...
Q&A: Non-target to IB, led recruiting and training at BB
Hi everyone! I wanted to introduce myself to the WSO community. Here's some quick background about myself: Previously a senior associate at a Top 5 BB Bank, 5+ years experience in M&A and IPO work (focus on M&A) Led various aspects of recruiting (spanning from resume screen, on-campus recruiting...
Did I fuck up my chances with this last round interview?
EDIT: Didn't get the internship. Director told me it was "very close" and couldn't give me actual feedback on my application as "everything went fine but we had to make a choice". He also said he'd forward my CV around. Don't know how much of that is true or just what they're supposed to say, but I...
ER Jefferies Interview Coming Up
Hi! Interviewing with an MD and wondering what kind of questions will be asked. Would it be more technical or behavioral?
Big Law to IB
Hi everyone, I am a current 2nd M&A year associate at a Vault 10 law firm in NYC and thinking about switching my career from big law into IB. I have started pondering about this change since my summer internship during law school and after taking a few finance & valuation related courses jointly...
Bank of America First Round Video Interview Tips
Hi everyone, Does anyone have interview with Bank of America recently? I will be more than happy if you can share some advices about the interview process at Bank of America. "Congratulations! After reviewing your application, we are pleased to invite you to submit a first round on demand video...
Where should your focus be when preparing for an interview?
I recently had my first ever two superdays with two middle market investment banks. With no prior experience attending a superday I was nervous that every round was going to be very technical so I studied 90/10 technical/behavioral because I did not want to botch the questions. But after...
Case Study - Help/Guidance
Hi all, I have a case study interview coming up! - and just wanted to pick the brains of you lovely real estate people! Strategic Advice-related. The organisation in question is John Lewis Partnership (UK) - and my task is to explore opportunities in their property portfolio. From what I can see,...
JPM CIB Markets-Trading Superday
Hi everyone, I just got an invitation for JPM CIB Markets-Trading FT analyst superday and so wanted to post here asking for help. What is the best way to go about preparation to ensure I'm ready for it. If anyone has gone through this before and would be willing to share their experience that would...
JPM CIB Markets-Trading Superday
Hi everyone, I got an invitation to a super day from JPM for CIB Markets-Trading ft analyst and wanted to post here for help. What should I do to best prepare for it? Anyone have gone through this before and can share their experience? I would greatly appreciate any advice/tips. Thank you
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