B. Riley Securities IB Summer Internship 2026

I have a first round investment banking interview coming up @ B. Riley Securities. What should I expect the interview to be like? What are the extent of the technicals?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, investment banking summer internship interviews typically include a mix of behavioral, situational, and technical questions. While there isn't specific information about B. Riley Securities in the provided context, here’s what you can generally expect:

1. Behavioral Questions

These assess your personality, teamwork, and fit for the firm. Examples include:
- Why investment banking?
- Why B. Riley Securities?
- Describe a situation where you worked on a team or resolved a conflict.
- How do you handle working under pressure?

2. Situational Questions

These focus on hypothetical scenarios to evaluate your problem-solving and decision-making skills. Examples:
- If you know your boss is 100% wrong about something, how would you handle it?
- You have 10 minutes before a presentation. What do you do?

3. Technical Questions

These test your financial knowledge and analytical skills. Common topics include:
- Valuation methods (e.g., DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions).
- Accounting basics (e.g., walk me through the three financial statements).
- Market trends or recent deals.
- Specific technical questions like:
  - What’s WACC and how do you calculate it?
  - How would you value an industrials company vs. a tech start-up?

Preparation Tips:

Brush up on technicals: Use resources like the WSO Investment Banking Interview Prep Course to solidify your understanding of valuation, accounting, and financial modeling.
Practice behavioral answers: Have concise, structured responses using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Research the firm: Understand B. Riley Securities’ recent deals, industry focus, and culture to tailor your answers.

If you need more tailored advice or resources, the WSO forums and interview guides are excellent tools to prepare effectively. Good luck!

Sources: J.P. Morgan - Video Interview Invitation Corporate & Investment Banking Summer Analyst, J.P. Morgan - Video Interview Invitation Corporate & Investment Banking Summer Analyst, J.P. Morgan 2019 IBD Video Interview, London IB Summer Internship Discussion 2018, A Warning on the Wells Fargo Securities Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program

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