The hiring process at SC&H Capital began after I was referred to the internship program by an analyst I had previously networked with. Shortly after the referral, the recruiting coordinator reached out and conducted a brief introductory screening call to confirm my background and interest. I was then scheduled for a virtual interview with a Vice President and a Principal from the Healthy M&A team in the Maryland office. This interview included behavioral questions such as “Why SC&H Capital?” and “Walk me through your resume,” along with technical questions that were directly tied to the skills listed on my resume. Because I noted experience building a three-statement model, they asked me to walk through the financial statements and explain how they link. Additional questions included walking through the sell-side M&A process, explaining how to value a private company with no cash flows, and outlining a DCF. The VP led the conversation and had a relaxed demeanor, while the Principal asked fewer but more intense and rapid-fire questions. After advancing past this round, I completed a second virtual interview with a VP and Analyst from the Chicago office, which focuses more on Distressed M&A. They covered similar behavioral topics and asked additional technical questions such as the formula for Enterprise Value and the differences between a Healthy M&A sell-side process and a Distressed M&A process. There was no superday or case study, and the interview process was relatively quick and manageable with standard preparation like the 400 technical guide. The day after the Chicago interview, I was notified that I would receive an offer, which arrived via email. For candidates preparing for this firm, I would recommend understanding the distinction between Healthy and Distressed M&A, being ready to explain any technical skill listed on your resume, knowing the basic valuation and sell-side process concepts, and having strong answers for standard behavioral questions. Overall, the people I met were professional and knowledgeable, with the Maryland team feeling more relaxed and the Chicago team having a slightly more intense tone, but the culture throughout appeared supportive and focused on strong analytical ability.

Excellent. Met a great team who genuinely cared about your background and interest. There were two rounds, one in-person and one online. Some technical, but mostly a casual conversation.