How hard are lateral interview?

Prepping for a lateral following bonus payout. No really sure how to study for this. Recruiting for SA position is easier because everyone knows the guides and not much is expected of you to know. What kind of technical/deals questions are asked?

2 Comments
 

Doing a few lateral interviews into IB right now. For me It’s pretty standard — talk about your resume, deals you worked on/your tasks, why you’re leaving, what you’re looking for. Expect questions from the typical 400 IB guide. Absolutely know your resume inside and out, and DO NOT include anything on there you're not prepared to discuss in detail.

 
Most Helpful

Sapiente aliquam impedit adipisci rerum. Quod aliquid corporis quia maiores. Quaerat unde sint rerum ipsa ut ad odio.

Quasi nemo voluptate eum incidunt laboriosam. Iusto quo nostrum omnis neque molestiae consectetur. Eveniet rem et beatae impedit rerum.

Est molestiae eos impedit dolorem. Repellat optio cupiditate et vel.

Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (29) $183
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (77) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”