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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
What questions to expect for FIG super day?
I have a super day pretty soon for FIG at a larger bank (1st year analyst position). What type of questions (specifically technical) should I except? I have done some research on FIG and have read that traditional valuation methods (DCF, LBO) don’t really apply. Does that mean most of the IB 400...
Interview Feedback - Good or Bad Sign?
Had an interview for SA 2022, asked to walk through my experiences then went straight to questions I had for them - not sure what that says about my interview, feedback would be helpful. Thanks
IB concepts
What are the best ways to teach yourself common investment banking concepts in finance?
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Middle Market Superday, Government & Defense
I have a superday coming up with a middle market investment bank for the government and defense team and I was wondering if anyone knew of industry specific metrics or measurables I should be aware of going into these interviews. Anything would help! Also, does anyone have an idea of what exit ops...
Investment Banking Interview Prep, Wall-Street-Prep Guide 2021
For those of you that are like me and currently interviewing in Investment Banking out of undergrad, someone posted the PDF of the Wall Street Prep Investment Banking Guide for 2021. IMO I think it is better than the M&I 400 guide. Google ""wall street prep guide 2021" and scroll down
Case Study for Interview with Private Capital
Hello everyone. I have a case study interview with Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan for the position Private Capital - Investment Analyst which is for recent graduates. The case study will take 3 hours and then I will have 30 minutes to present my work. I do not have a lot of finance background. Can...
First Super Day, prep help, Investment Banking Analyst
I have two Superdays this week with two middle market investment banks for an Analyst position, I have never experienced a superday interview before so I am looking for any help I can get on technical questions, behavioral questions, fit questions, or just what I can expect throughout the superday....
Partial strategic buyout
Does it make sense for a company to partially acquire a listed target that makes strategic sense when it cannot acquire 100% without exceeding debt target ratios? Seems like a rare thing but I can't pinpoint why. The acquirer should be able to implement its strategy unless the target being listed...
Partial strategic buyout
Presume a company has identified an attractive target (public) but they cannot afford to acquire 100% (would exceed target debt ratios). Could it make sense to purchase a majority stake of
Help With Last Minute Technical Prep!
I have an interview in two days for an OCIO analyst position (2022 grad) but I have a VERY limited finance background. My target is/was ESG consulting, and I have another interview for that this week that I am prepped for. The firm manages investments for non-profits and incorporates ESG strategy,...
AM/HF Equity Research Intern Interview
What's up monkeys, I've got an interview coming up for a pretty well respected AM that offers some PWM and HF services as well. It's my first interview for a proper capital markets role, but I've done some interviews for other finance/business internships and I feel decently confident about my...
How much would you bet?
Hi, If you have done interviews for trading, you probably know that they require you to calculate the probability and expected value of winning in a given game, and at the end of each problem, knowing the probability to win, and the expected value, the interviewer would ask: If you had 100$, how...
Optiver Institutional Trading
Hi fellow Monkeys, I've got an interview coming up in London for an Institutional trading Analyst role whose descriptions looks a lot like a traditional middle office role at any big bank (i.e. not very quantitative). Has anyone been through this before and can tell me a bit more about what to...
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