Stout Risius Ross Interview Questions

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Interview Experience (98%)

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.

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Interview Difficulty (98%)

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.

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% Interns - FT Offers (94%)

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 Stout Risius Ross

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Interview Questions & Answers - Stout Risius Ross Examples

Investment Banking Summer Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in Chicago
Interviewed: February 2024
Date Submitted: Feb 18, 2024
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
2-3 months
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Skills Test
Personality Test
Background Check
Interview
The interview process is as follows:
-30 minute HR screen
-2-3 30-minute informational interviews w/ Analysts
-60 minute technical assessment
-45 minute behavioral/technical interview w/ 2 senior bankers
-Superday (2 45-minute interviews w/ 4 senior bankers)

The process is very tedious. Be aware that there is significant disconnect between the bankers and HR. They have no idea where you are in the process so make sure to network and advocate for yourself to advance. The culture is very unique and seems to differ between offices. In my opinion the culture at this bank is not for everyone.
Interview Questions
What are the elements of a CIM?
Walk me through the sell side M&A process
Sample Answer

Investment Banking Summer Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in Chicago
Interviewed: October 2023
Date Submitted: Jan 23, 2024
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Skills Test
Interview
I initially applied online while trying to network with people through LinkedIn. You are assigned an HR person who also screens you over the phone before moving on to the 1st round interview process. The 1st round interview consists of a 2-on-1 with a senior and junior level employee. The senior employee usually asks more behavioral questions while the junior analyst asks more standard technicals (400 IB, etc.). After the 1st round interview, you are given a technical assessment which you then have an hour to complete upon receiving it. Assuming you don't bomb the technical assessment, you move on to the 2nd round. Very similar to the 1st round, senior and junior analyst and about a 50/50 split on behavioral and technical. From here, I waited for a decision for about a month or so, which was longer than anticipated. On average you would probably wait about 1-2 weeks.
Interview Questions
In terms of difficult or unexpected questions, there wasn't anything that was surprising. Most of the technical questions were based off of 400 IB, and if it wasn't, the questions were pretty simple. The only unexpected question was pertaining to the possible cause of a company failure less the normal financial burdens, and the answer had to do with them having legal problems.
Sample Answer

Investment Banking Summer Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: September 2023
Date Submitted: Nov 05, 2023
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Interview
After submitting an application, you are scheduled to have a phone call with a recruiter. From here, they will take to you for about 15-20 minutes and pass you into the interview processes if they see fit. 1st round interview will either be a 1-on-1 or a 2-on-1 interview with a senior and/or junior banker. Normal behaviorals will be asked (walk me through your resume, why Stout, why banking, etc.), and then they will go into a "technical portion" where they essentially list off normal 400 IB questions. They might throw in some questions that go one step above the cookie cutter technicals but nothing hard. 2nd round is essentially the same thing, but mine was more technical than the first, not sure if that's how it is for everybody. They essentially asked questions off of the list again, and they seemed like they wanted to get through them relatively fast so they could actually have a normal interview conversation. Everybody I talked to was nice, and they seemed like genuine people.
Interview Questions
Basic 400 IB Questions
Sample Answer

DCI Intern Interview - Other

Anonymous interview candidate in Chicago
Interviewed: October 2023
Date Submitted: Oct 20, 2023
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Interview
The interview process was pretty standard. First, an HR recruiter will talk to you about your interests and resume. Then, a person in the office you're interested in joining will reach out to you to talk to you. After that, you'll have a day where it's three 30 minute interviews, and this is the final round. It's extremely relaxed and low-stress, just a very informal conversation. These interviews are mainly just behavioral and want to get a sense of your interests to see if you'd be a good fit at the firm.
Interview Questions
What is one time you have worked in a team?
Sample Answer

Summer analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in Chicago
Interviewed: May 2023
Date Submitted: May 15, 2023
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Skills Test
IQ / Intelligence Test
Interview
It was a very basic behavioral interview. Then out of nowhere advanced technical questions. I would learn the whole M&A process. Then there was a really hard test that takes like an hour. You can't really prep for it that much.
Interview Questions
Tell me about the full M&A process and then all the test questions
Sample Answer

ESOP Valuation Analyst Interview - Generalist

Anonymous interview candidate in New York
Interviewed: April 2023
Date Submitted: Apr 24, 2023
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
Group Interview
Skills Test
Interview
Pleasant, phone screen, then straight to Superday consisting of three 30 minute interviews and modeling test.
Interview Questions
Why haven’t you already found a job, being that you’re about to graduate?
Sample Answer

Investment Banking Summer Analyst Interview - Generalist

Anonymous interview candidate in Chicago
Interviewed: March 2023
Date Submitted: Apr 17, 2023
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Group Interview
Interview
First round interview was a zoom with one senior banker and one junior. Neither were from the location applied for. Total length was 45 minutes, first 30 were behavioral and then last 15 minutes technical. All technical out of the guides nothing difficult. Post interview you are emailed a technical quiz you have 1 hour to complete and return. Items on this quiz include calculating certain accounting ratios, finding EBITDA, and looking at financial statements.
Interview Questions
Unexpected questions was asking about a time when I demonstrated risk management skills
Sample Answer

Valuation Analyst Interview - Valuation

Anonymous employee in Dallas
Interviewed: August 2022
Date Submitted: Oct 28, 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Skills Test
IQ / Intelligence Test
Interview
Process consisted of a 1 on 1 interview with recruiter, IQ test, take home case study, and finally a team interview.
Interview Questions
CAPM Formula
3 Main Valuation Methods
Walk me through your Resume
Sample Answer

ESOP valuation analyst Interview - Financial Services

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: October 2021
Date Submitted: Aug 14, 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Skills Test
Interview
I had 1 phone call with a director as a screening process and then I got an invite for the super day, which was 3-4 hours long (back to back interviews)
Interview Questions
I didn't come from a finance background at all, so asking about the DCF was hard for me.
Sample Answer

Valuation Analyst Interview - Valuation

Anonymous interview candidate in Houston
Interviewed: March 2022
Date Submitted: Mar 30, 2022
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Skills Test
Interview
First interview was a one on one with an associate. Asked me questions such as:
Walk me through a DCF
How are all three of the Financial statements linked
Second and final round of interviews consists of three 30 minute interviews from directors and VPs, followed by a one hour case study.
Interview Questions
Was asked to name as many common items from statement of cash flow (just took me by surprise since I'm usually not asked about specific line items)
Sample Answer