When I went through interviews at Raymond James, I was honestly surprised — almost every single technical and behavioral question they asked me was something I had already seen in a QBank I had been working through. It wasn’t generic stuff either; they were the exact questions. It made me realize how much overlap there really is between what interns and analysts get asked across different banks. I’ve been collecting questions over time from people who’ve gone through processes at the Big 5 Canadian banks, some EBs, and U.S. BBs. The patterns are insane once you see them all together. Just wanted to share that if you’re prepping, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel — there are definitely ways to focus on the right set of questions instead of studying blindly. If anyone’s curious, happy to chat further.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, your experience aligns with a common theme in IB interview prep: many technical and behavioral questions are repeated across banks. This is why resources like question banks (QBanks) and structured interview prep courses are so valuable. They help candidates focus on the most frequently asked questions, saving time and effort.
For example, behavioral questions often revolve around themes like teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. Common examples include: - "Talk about a time when you solved a problem and had to incorporate diverse perspectives." - "Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with a difficult colleague."
On the technical side, questions might include: - "What’s WACC and how do you calculate it?" - "How would you value an established industrials company vs. a tech start-up?"
If you're preparing for IB interviews, leveraging resources like the WSO Investment Banking Interview Course can be a game-changer. It offers over 10+ hours of videos, 203+ technical questions, and 127+ detailed behavioral questions and answers. This targeted approach ensures you're not studying blindly but focusing on the right material.
Sources: 21 Finance Interview Questions and Answers, Superday Advice From a Tired Interviewer, J.P. Morgan 2019 IBD Video Interview, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/sa-interview-prep-techniques?customgpt=1, J.P. Morgan - Video Interview Invitation Corporate & Investment Banking Summer Analyst
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