Writing Sample interview? -equity research positions at boutique healthcare IB

Hi all,

I just did phone interviews with a few people in the equity research team at Leerink Partners. They said to conduct the next round by sending candidates materials to complete a writing sample in a few hours. Any idea what it might be?

I have done research report for biotech equity research position where they just give you a ticker and expect a report in 10 days. But what do they want to see in a wring report finished in 2 hours? Any thoughts?

A little bit about my background: PhD with some equity research internship and part-time consulting for a biotech company for over a year.

Thanks!

 
Best Response

Hey, glad I can help.

It's an analytical writing sample where they give you a press release(5-6 pages) and one-page P&L statement(with partial assumptions). The company expects you to complete notes in 2 hours and send it back to them.

The case itself involves M&A in the general healthcare sector which I don't think there is much science behind to talk about.

Good luck with Jefferies.

 

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