1st Round Associate 2nd Round Analyst?

I usually hear about interviews first conducted by HR/Analysts and second rounds / final rounds being conducted by those above them. However, I have a situation where the opposite has occurred and the second round is with an analyst.

This is for a small boutique bank and did not go through their formal recruitment process but got an interview due to alumni connections.

Any thoughts or reasons why this may happen?

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You're reading way too far into this. Each bank does things their own way, especially at boutiques. There are no set rules.

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