Janes Capital Partners Interview Questions

6 total interview insight submissions
Interview Experience (68%)

The Interview Experience is a score from 1 star (very negative) to 5 stars (very positive) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the donut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire dataset.

3.5
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  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Very Positive
Interview Difficulty (94%)

The Interview Difficulty is a score ranging from very difficult (red) to very easy (green) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. The higher the number, the more difficult the interviews on average. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more insights, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire data set.

3.3
  • Very Easy
  • Easy
  • Average
  • Difficult
  • Very Difficult
% Interns - FT Offers (36%)

The % of Interns Getting a Full Time Offer chart is meant to provide a realistic estimate of the hiring practices of the company based on the reviews at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few reviews). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to the simple company average and away from the average of the entire data set.

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Interviews at Janes Capital Partners

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2nd Year Associate
Year 2014
Job Title 2nd Year Associate
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location Los Angeles
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
Easy
1st Year Analyst
Year 2014
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location Los Angeles
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
Average
Senior Vice President
Year 2011
Job Title Senior Vice President
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location Los Angeles
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
Difficult
Intern
Year 2013
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Generalist
Location Los Angeles
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Difficult
Intern
Year 2012
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Mergers and Acquisitions
Location Los Angeles
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Difficult
Intern
Year 2013
Job Title Intern
Group/Division
Location Los Angeles
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
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Interview Questions & Answers - Janes Capital Partners Examples

Investment Banking Assoicate Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in Los Angeles
Interviewed: 2014
Date Submitted: Apr 29, 2015
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Recruiter
Length of Process
4-5 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Skills Test
Interview
Janes is a very interesting company. I've flirted with them a number of times in the past only to stall right around the hire decision. Most recently went through a 3-4 month process, which involved phone interviews and an in-person interview only to have things stall.
Interview Questions
Questions are very easy and straight forward. All about fit since the team is small. They will attempt to qualify technical skills by having you complete a case study.
Sample Answer

1st Year Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in Los Angeles
Interviewed: 2014
Date Submitted: Feb 10, 2015
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
Presentation
Interview
Applied Online. 1st round consisted of a phone interview. Asked about background, why IB, why us, and a few technical questions (DCF, EV, Accounting). 2nd round consisted of a project-pitchbook. I was cut after the 2nd round.
Interview Questions
What are the steps involved in a DCF? If depreciation goes up 10, how does it affect the financial statements?
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Vice President Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in Los Angeles
Interviewed: August 2011
Date Submitted: Apr 09, 2014
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Recruiter
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Presentation
Skills Test
Background Check
Interview
First round initial phone screen for 30-60 minutes followed by a case study. Second round case study consisted of a complete sell-side pitch (target company profile, buyers lists and strategic rationale, buyer profiles, transaction and trading comps, DCF, LBO and complete valuation section). Third round one-on-one interviews with each member of the firm, including presenting the case study to senior bankers. Final interview was dinner with the partners.
Interview Questions
Explain te strategic rationale for including each buyer in the sell-side pitch case study
Discuss valuation differences for specific companies within the trading comps universe
Highlight top three comparable transactions and whether the target company would trade above or below the comparables and why
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Summer Analyst Interview - Generalist

Anonymous interview candidate in Los Angeles
Interviewed: March 2013
Date Submitted: Apr 12, 2013
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Skills Test
Interview
They gave a project that consisted of a DCF comparable and precedent analysis . . .
Interview Questions
There were a lot of technical questions. However, there were very common -- walk me through financial statements, etc.
Though the project was long I feel that it does show one's abilities. Make sure that the project is very clean.
Sample Answer

Summer Analyst Interview - Mergers and Acquisitions

Anonymous interview candidate in Los Angeles
Interviewed: March 2012
Date Submitted: Mar 28, 2013
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
Skills Test
Interview
Phone screen then a skills test with a pitch book with comps, and DCF valuation of a company. After that, superday with the people at the office. Really cool group with very talented people. Specialize in aerospace and defense and have good consistent dealflow.
Interview Questions
Walk me through a DCF/how do you calculate WACC?Walk me through a DCF/how do you calculate WACC?Walk me through a DCF/how do you calculate WACC?
How would you value a company with no debt? Can there be negative equity?How would you value a company with no debt? Can there be negative equity?How would you value a company with no debt? Can there be negative equity?
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Summer Analyst Interview -

Anonymous interview candidate in Los Angeles
Interviewed: March 2013
Date Submitted: Mar 16, 2013
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
Skills Test
Interview
Applied on website, they reached out for a phone interview about a month later. Basic 30 minute phone interview with questions about why I was interested/etc. Some technical questions (how does depreciation impact 3 fin statements, walk me through a DCF, how to calculate unlevered FCF, how to get to EBITDA, why purchase of assets would be expensed vs capitalized).

I heard back the next week about the second round which was to make a few slides for a sample sell-side pitch book. I submitted the project but at this point got an offer from another firm. There would have been another phone interview and then a final interview at their office. Overall, the guy in charge of the interview process (one of the analysts) seemed like a really nice guy.
Interview Questions
If we purchase an asset in a given year, why would we choose to capitalize it or expense it immediately?
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