Modeling Test?

I have a second round interview coming up for an IB analyst position. All I know from the recruiter is that it will be an hour long technical interview with the associate and that it will involve testing my modeling skills and knowledge- DCF, LBO etc.

I am assuming this involves a modeling test but I would find it surprising if I was asked to do an LBO AND a DCF model. Any thoughts on how I should prepare?

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DCF, LBO, WACC, NPV, Discount Rate, RSI, MACD, and pretty much everything else that is basic finance regarding technical and fundamental analysis. Also, throw in Insurance and Systematic Risk diversification and Alpha/Beta +

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Wouldn't be surprised if they asked you about that. Just make also you know what is happening the market and daily events before you go in that day. Also, master excel shortcuts too just in case they ask you a question regarding that.

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Thanks for the feedback. For IB case studies how likely is it that they ask you to project the three financial statements and then do a valuation like a DCF in one sitting? Like I said I only have an hour and not sure the whole time will be spent doing a modeling test. I just want to make sure I spend my time prepping on the right stuff.

 

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