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Depends on what level the role is and if you are a lateral hire but knowing BIWS 400 (or any other guide like the WSO or WSP ones) like the back of your hand is a pre-requisite, especially the accounting/valuation/DCF.
I've had technical interviews be that short and usually its rapid-fire valuation, DCF, and accounting questions. I've also had longer technical interviews (~45-60 mins) and they'll ask the standard questions but then dive into merger models, LBOs, etc
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What's your background? Also have the same interview
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When is your interview
Tuesday. Do you have any other interviews next week with CIBC (coverage groups)?
Only speaking for myself but didn't network as no one was responsive
Yup, had no luck networking either.
Just wondering if HR messaged you or someone from the team. Saw my application moved from under review to pending so maybe didn’t get the yes from the team.
It was someone from the M&A team with a link to book a 20 minute interview. Interviews taking place Monday and Tuesday
Damn missed the cut, chatted with like 4 people too.
Have not interviewed for any of the Big5, but can speak for one Canadian data point (recent Barclays).
Technical round was a rapid fire questionnaire.
Lot of short conceptual technicals (accounting, valuation, DCF, financial ratios). Needed to understand the concepts and be able to explain why for things and not just calculate.
Longer questions involved calculating how different things flow through the 3 statements. (multiple items at a time and at multiple periods of time).
Also accretion/dilution both conceptually and mathematically.
There can be a few follow up questions based on what you say. Also always ask follow up questions if you feel like some data is missing. They usually do this on purpose to see how well you understand some concepts (same experience in the US BB/EBs).
Can you give an example of a multi line item 3 statement question you’ve gotten?
For a boutique, it was basically the factory question in BIWS guide multiple steps. Apple factory.
For Barclays, I think it was like buy something with part cash part debt.
Just practice variations with cash, debt, and equity.
How long was your Barclays technical interview?
Scheduled for 30, but VP joined a couple minutes late, got an email in the middle, and had his internet drop for a few minutes.
Had warned there were a lot of questions and time is short but finished his entire round of questions with like 3-4 minutes to spare at the end.
So, I think you need speed as well as accuracy to stand out by finish answering all the questions within the time limit.
Does anyone have the CIBC M&A interview today, Monday January 22?
Did you have it?
No, was wondering if anyone else has
How did they go?
Bump
Anyone heard back after the case?
If you didn’t hear back then you’re dinged. They moved quickly.
Did they send offers?
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