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Recruiter still responding to emails-good sign or meaningless?
I Interviewed for a SA position 4 weeks ago, and I received a couple of follow-up emails telling me they need more time. I didn't hear anything for 2 weeks, so I recently reached out and the recruiter responded that they appreciate my patience, etc. What's the most likely situation? Waitlist?...
really need advice
hi guys, got three interviews in a top bank for internship. 1st interview: the guy was very receptive and original, we exchanged for 1h30, mostly fit questions, and ended up discussing random topics (feminism, wars), told me I could contact him whenever I wanted. I texted him 2days before the two...
Do experienced quant traders got interviewed with the math questions still?
While people discussing about the difficult math questions got asked during HF interviews for quant trader by some shop, however, I wonder if they also interview seasoned quant trader this way as well? Do they really care for solving that unrelated math question when one has a track record of making...
Preparing for Interviews with Absolutely No Finance Experience
Hi! I'm a student in college in the US studying CS, and beginning to explore career options in IB and PE. But look, I have no finance background, haven't gotten into any finance clubs on campus, and know very little about finance. I've tried looking at the BIWS 400 Guide, the AskIVY IB guide, but...
Current State of PE recruiting 2024 -Feb
Making a thread to see which firms have run their processes and which ones havent to see where the cycle is. Been seeing some silence since mid last month and wondering if the recent wave was the last big one or if it seems like there will be another wave of recruiting again this year before...
Do you get notified when you're referred?
A friend has gotten emails from an EB and top BB saying he's been referred. Do you always get notified or is that not common at all? Just want to know if my networking is shit even though I've been getting positive feedback.
Interview Thank You notes
Hi, had some phone interviews over the past few days and was wondering if post-interview thank you notes were a thing in investment banking (Europe/UK). Interviews were first round phone calls for the most part, some more informal side I feel. Also curious if things change when the interview was...
Special Sits / Credit Interviews
I'm in the process of gearing up for a few interview processes with a couple special sits and credit shops. Anybody have any info on what these processes look like - specifically, what types of interview questions did you get, what did model tests look like, etc.?
IB Boutique (10-man shop) Interview Prep
Have an interview scheduled next week with a smaller IB Boutique. Besides practicing and running through behaviorals and technicals ahead of time and nailing those, any other ways I should prepare? Would it be worth reaching out to some of the Analysts/Associates to get them on the phone ahead of...
What do you think about the PC from Columbia University/EDX in Corporate Finance?
do you think its enough valuable for an investment banking internship/1st year? (i also have several freelance experiences on fiverr and other freelance platforms, i have a solid profile in tradingview as well: Thomas_Zito >> 2000 followers, Nominated Editor Pick's 2023, Affiliate Partnership with...
Company wants to fly me down for an in person interview, haven't heard anything about comp yet
I have had 4 video interviews with 3 different groups of people for this company. My last interview I asked about comp and he didn't have an answer, this would be my direct supervisor. The person who has been setting up my interviews reached out to me within the day of my last interview to let me...
Spoiled Banana Interview
I scheduled a zoom interview with a firm (7-10B AUM), the interview was supposed to be with four people, but only one analyst showed up. He said, "Hey, let's get started," and then off the bat started asking increasingly difficult technical questions, every time I finished, he'd look at me like I...
In-person Meeting/Interview
Hi people, I need a couple of answers about a job process I'm going through for a niche FX Fund. The role is MO Manager who will work with the trading team and the interview process has been going on for like a month and a half now. I was interviewed by 2 VPs and 2 SVs (trading team), HRM, and the...
Hit by RIF, Fixed Income Asset Manager Interview prep help needed
Long-time lurker, first-time poster. As the title says, I have been unfortunately let go due to a broader RIF in my shop. Obviously been a tough and humbling experience, but am looking for help to get back on my feet. I was on a FI team that invested in non-IG debt. Love what I do, so am looking for...
RBC Equity Research SA 2024 Second Round Interviews
Anyone hear back after their first round interview for NYC RBC Equity Research SA 2024? Wondering if second rounds started.
Which Banks have kicked off interviews?
Hi everyone, as you all must know, about half of the BBs, EBs, and top MMs have posted their 2024 SA apps for investment banking. I'm curious to know if anyone has received first rounds yet. I had a super day with an industry focused MM recently, had a first round with a top MM, and had a fourth...
How to Break into the Asset Management Industry at Top Buy-Side Firms
I wanted to start a discussion here about how to get your foot in the door when applying for AM roles. I see too many misconceptions out there in these forums. If anyone is interested in breaking into the asset management industry, feel free to reach out. what’s most important these days is the...
Moving internally from risk to IB
Hey WSO, I'm now networking with IBD analysts and associates with the aim of moving to IBD internally from Credit Risk. It's going well so far having talked to many analysts and associates, learning about their team and keeping an eye out for churn and open roles. How would the interview questions...
Securitisation shop
Hey all, This forum might not be the most apt for this topic, but feels like it's the closest. Got an interview with a securitisation firm (i.e. not a bank, a firm that specialises in acquiring loans and securitising them for institutional investors). Anyone here had experience with such interviews...
Q&A: From Non-Target to McKinsey
Hey guys, I received an internship offer for McKinsey in one of their best paid offices. I studied at a non-target university, regularly checked this forum for any helpful info and thought I'd give back to the community. Ask me Anything! During this journey, I learned a lot about how to network...
Cancelled to reschedule a 4 AM interview with a big bank. Was it a test?
Last night I got a notification that the 3rd round interview (probably the last round) for a bank was scheduled for this coming Tuesday at 4 AM (London time), which was already a reschedule since the interviewers never confirmed for the previous possible dates. This seemed either odd (thinking it...
Project Finance modelling test
All, I have a project finance modelling test with a bank that's known in this field (MUFG/BNP/ING), anyone done modelling tests with them before? Keen to understand what to expect. Happy to DM if it's easier, cheers.
Networking Thoughts On - Reaching Out Via Text For Lunch
Is it OK to reach out to an Associate for lunch via text? I recently had an introductory networking phone call with this person a few months ago, and just thought it would be easier to follow up over text versus emailing about lunch.
Firms with least technical hiring process
AM & WM firms mainly. IM & ER too, if possible. Which ones focus almost entirely on behavioral and fit determination during their interviews, with zero, or minimal technical questions ("tell us about a market trend you've noticed", "if you had $X, how would you invest it")?
Modelling Case Studies - Working through the material
Hey all, Recently completed a DCF case study for an interview, where they provided 5-6 equity research reports on a company, along with historical financials, and asked me to build a model and do up slides explaining if it's a yes/no on investing. I realise it's a pretty standard test, but it was my...
APAX Interview Process
Hi all, I'm interviewing for APAX for an Associate position and wanted to have any feedback on what their process looked like: - The online 30 min Gmat-like test: any idea what that looks like and how to best prepare for it? - The 3h case study: heard it was a 3 statement model - any other details...
Am I screwed for technical questions
Aspiring IB SA here. Not looking for consolation here, looking for an honest assessment. Plain and simple, I was not expecting so many banking apps to open this early and I severely procrastinated my review of the important technical components that come up in interviews. I've been cramming in the...
Memorable interview questions
What are some funny, entertaining, or outrageous questions you had during interviews? I feel that nowadays every interview is from the same playbook.
Memorable interview questions
What are some funny, entertaining, or outrageous questions you had during interviews? I feel that nowadays every interview is from the same playbook.
Preparing for interviews while in IB
Looking to exit into corp dev / industry roles - have gotten a few interviews lined up but I just realized I've not done an interview in a couple of years. All my interview notes and talking points are out dated - how do you guys most efficiently refresh and prepare for interviews while in IB? My...
Informal process - VP interview
Wondering what to expect in an upcoming interview in terms of questions. I am going through an off-cycle, informal process for an IB position (junior level). I have spoken with some seniors already and I am scheduled for 30 mins with a couple VPs. Should I expect a mix of technical/behavioral, or...
Tips to Successfully Prepare for a One-Way Video Interview
The one-way interview is now becoming a standard hiring process. Big companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, and Twitter have started hiring using one-way video interviews. While video interviews are becoming more common, they might become a bit stressful for first-time users. As you might expect,...
Got this message on Friday evening after my final interview rounds at BlackRock: "I would like to give you a quick call on Monday morning to discuss the outcome of your interview"
Has anyone gotten a similar mail? Of course, I'm still positive that they will make me an offer. But I heard that many companies like BlackRock also schedule a call to give a rejection by phone after final rounds. However, I think it's quite weird to deliver this message on a Friday afternoon and...
Tech startup corporate finance interview prep
Hello monkeys, I'm currently interviewing to make a lateral industry move, from an mature private company into the start-up/tech space. While the nature of my work will still be corporate finance I'd like to get a feel for what I need to prepare for that is expected in tech startups versus a late...
"Leaving IB Soon, Final Rants" - The Follow-Up
Hi all, Earlier this May, I posted a discussion called "Leaving IB Soon, Final Rants". While my original intention was to vent out properly one (last) time, this post ended up getting way more attention than what I expected and I was very surprised to see the discourse it had created on this...
Canadian Target, high GPA, relevant experiences and no Interviews
Hey guys, I go to a Canadian target (Queens/Ivey) and have been recruiting for summer 2022. The year is now half way and I have gotten zero interviews from the Canadian Globals and Banks in the USA. I did BMOS my first two years, not sure if that is relevant. I have: - 3.9 GPA - Worked at boutique...
How to politely decline an offer
Hi, my dilemma is the following: I joined a commodities trading firm (oil & gas) just three months ago in Switzerland. Had to move from London, which was quite a big move. The salary is really good, the job is challenging and seems to be interesting so far (I'm a trading assistant, fresh graduate),...
When does summer recruiting start for consulting in Canada?
I'm heading into my third year of post-secondary at a target business-school (undergrad), and wasn't too sure when recruiting starts
How many interviews have you had in your life?
I'll have had my 31st interview next week. Admittedly, 6 were pre-degree and relatively unskilled. If I add each round of interviews to that number, it would probably be around 45 actual interviews. That's well over 100 people that have scrutinised me professionally. Is that a lot? You'd think I'd...
MBB wannabe to FAANG Software Engineer
While the odds are this post is relegated to the WSO trash heap—to grace the eyes neither of monkey nor MD—on the off chance my story could be helpful to someone in a similar position as I was a year ago, I wanted to share. The moral of the story: if you're better at math than schmoozing or...
Accenture -> Deloitte
I am a management consultant at Accenture in the T&O Human Potential practice. I'm being considered for a Sr. Consultant role in the OT and CM. A manager referred me with the support of an MD. Can someone tell me what the interview process looks like for an experienced hire and what is the salary...
Deal on Resume - Not Much to Talk About?
Hello all. I am currently a 3rd year analyst and recruiting for private equity positions. On my resume, I have 2 deals listed. The first is rather small (
Jefferies Investment Banking Management Team
I have an upcoming interview at Jefferies with the Investment Banking Management Team for the analyst role and just looking to see if anyone has some insight into the team. I spoke with the recruiter and got a decent overview, but looking for a little more info. I know it isn't a front office team...
Getting an Interview at a Firm With No Contacts
I'm three years out of school looking to break into IB with solid accounting/corporate finance experience. I've been building out my network over the past few months and things are going well. I have solid contacts at 10 or so firms in my city and I'm confident that I would be able to get an...
Invited to Superday but never interviewed as HR claims email went to spam
Hi WSO, I am in a bit of a pickle as HR from a NY office of a foreign corporate banking group (think Scotiabank-esque) apparently had all my messages confirming my interest and availability to interview for my superday round go to their spam folder, and only reached out to me half a month later to...
Mkt Neutral Equity L/S - What Have You Asked/Been Asked In Interviews?
Hi folks, I have upcoming interviews with a market neutral L/S fund, and would appreciate you sharing your experience for such interviews (being the interviewee or interviewer) on what kinds of questions are typically asked and what are you top mental criteria for filtering candidates. I come from a...
Walking Through a Deal with Questionable Model
So I have a small buyside M&A deal on my resume that I plan to walk through for PE interviews. I completely understand the thesis, rationale, etc. as well as the operating model, which I truly did build. However.....this was a pretty small deal for the size of our client, so the modelling process...
Should I follow up? Interview
Interviewed with large public tech Ecommerce company. Made it past the HR screener. A week later she follows up through the jobvite program and asks for times I can interview this week with the team. I got the email 5 hours after she sent it through jobvite bc that software sucks. I emailed her back...
Post-Interview Reflection - What Can I Improve On?
Been trying to break into IB for about a year now, and I'm trying to get some insight into why it's not happening. I wouldn't say getting interviews has been easy, but I have been able to get some, so clearly my resume/networking is decent at least. I can't say I'm charismatic, but I am generally an...
What is the difference between first round interviews and final rounds?
I know first round of interviews are conducted by Analysts and Associates while more advance rounds are conducted by VP, Directors or MD. But aside of the level of the hierarchy, is there any particular difference between first round and second rounds? Which ones are usually more technical and which...
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