Anyone recently interviewed with the JPM LevFin team in London? What questions were you asked? any advice on prep? What are some technicals i shouls really drill down on?
And what was your answer for - why levfin?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key points to focus on for a JPM Leveraged Finance (LevFin) interview:
Key Topics and Technicals to Prepare:
Basics of Bonds and Yield Curves:
Debt Characteristics and Structure:
Credit Analysis:
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Fixed Income and Equities Markets:
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Example Answer for "Why LevFin?":
"Leveraged Finance appeals to me because it combines rigorous financial analysis with strategic decision-making. I am particularly interested in helping companies optimize their capital structures to achieve their strategic goals, whether through mergers, acquisitions, or capital injections. My background in finance has equipped me with strong analytical skills, and I am eager to apply these in a dynamic and impactful field like LevFin."
For more detailed preparation, consider exploring the WSO investment banking interview course and other resources available on Wall Street Oasis. Good luck with your interview!
Sources: leveraged finance interview - what to prep, J.P. Morgan - Video Interview Invitation Corporate & Investment Banking Summer Analyst, J.P. Morgan HireVue Interview Questions: What to Expect, J.P Morgan Asset/Wealth Management Video Interview, Interview Question: Why Finance? Sample Answers
I am apart of one of the top LF EMEA teams and here is what will come up in your interview. They will ask you about any type of deal experience and what you think general about the levfin market right now with interest rates. Know all your credit metrics inside out, DSCR, FCF: Debt, interest coverage, all of it. Have you worked on an operating model before? Have you linked one to a template? Experience with excel? Also know all your standard valuation methodologies as we use all of them to go to credit. LBO targets, why an LBO is good/ bad? How much debt can X company take on? Know your 3 statements and accounting as it is bread and butter. Finally why LevFin - this is my answer and its got a 100% success rate but, if you have a deeper, better reason - pls use that obviously.
'LF allows me to work on a range of deals in a range of sectors and verticals. I wont be constrained to one sector and I will get the opportunity to learn about all business sectors and how each one grows in their own way. I. enjoy working with credit and financing instruments as I will be helping fund life-changing ideas, strategy etc whether it is in a MedTech helping people's lives, or if it is retail helping customers on a day to day basis'.
^Something like that but I would obviously always add things here and there and sugarcoat everything.
Best of luck my friend, go get em!
what level is this for?
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