How to prepare for a corporate banking analyst interview?

Im a rising sophomore majoring in accounting and finance. I go to a non-target.

I recently got an interview offer for TD's corporate and speciality banking through ModernGuild. The program is for a summer 2019 analyst position.

Since the interview is in a week, I want to know what I should study. What do you think?

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I just started as a FT corporate banking analyst three weeks ago and did several CB interviews over the last couple months. CB interviews tend to focus more on fit and interest in the role. As such, you should spend most of your time researching the role, search the forums. You need to be able to articulate why you're interested in the CB specifically - I was asked on multiple occasions why CB over IB. Technicals wise, you should focus on reviewing basic accounting, you can expect questions like how the three statements flow together, how a change in accounts receivable impacts the 3 statements etc. Also, learn about credit analysis - what makes a borrower risky (leverage, coverage, cash flow stability, collateral). Feel free to PM with any questions and good luck.

 

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