First rounds for EVR: Are these done by the phone, and what is split between behavioral and technical questions? How long is the call, and what is the degree of difficulty for the technical questions? (Would reviewing the M&I guides be enough?) I would appreciate any insight on this. Thanks.
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Depends on if you are talking about M&A or Rx
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wait how i thought first rounds were a bit later
They aren't out yet but will be within the next two weeks for the accelerated process.
My first round was 90% technical, it's not that hard but it's so early in the cycle I feel like a lot of kids are not in the swing of things yet. The guides are plenty assuming you actually understand them.
Was there one thing that your interview was particularly focused on like accounting or valuation methods per se? Thanks for the help.
do you have interview coming up with them? For SA 2022?
It was basic overview of all the topics you'd expect, accounting, merger models, valuation, etc. There would be a multi-part question on one topic then if you solve it move on to the next. The interview is almost a race to see if you finish everything in time. Didn't dive deep, I assume that would happen in second/third rounds. Replying to other guy, it was last year. I got cut after first round and got an EB offer elsewhere after I actually started studying.
did you already have your first round?
Had an first round with them last year, was one phone call, lasted between 45 mins and an hour. Agree with poster above 90% technical. Technicals were much harder than any other bank, at least in my experience. I got asked bond math, PIK interest’s effect on the 3 statements, a few different 3 statement questions, some basic bankruptcy stuff, typical EV/ equity value and dcf stuff.
Was this for RX (I'm doing M&A) ? How would you recommend preparing for the bankruptcy/bond math segment?
theres no way this is for M&A if there's bankruptcy stuff lmao. Pretty sure if ur gunning for M&A u don't have to worry about the bond math and bankruptcy
Had 2 phone screens last year for the first round, each was 30 min. 90% technical. I was accelerated bc of the women's program.
Accretion dilution math questions also
Went through women’s process last year. Phone screen was with an analyst and an associate. It was scheduled for 45 minutes but ended up lasting an hour and a half. First 15 minutes were behaviorals, the rest were technicals. Technicals covered basically every topic that you could imagine.
How would you recommend preparing?
I would also appreciate any insights on the technical part and what specific things to focus on. Thanks!
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