SG Partners technicals

Based on previous WSO threads, technical interviews can vary significantly depending on the firm and the specific role. Here are some insights from the knowledge base:

1. Technical Questions:

   • WACC and DCF: Common questions include "What is WACC?" and "Walk me through a DCF."
   • PiK Interest: Some interviews may delve into more specific topics like PiK interest.
   • Modeling Exams: In some cases, candidates might be required to complete a modeling exam, which can last several hours.

2. Preparation Resources:

   • WSO Guide: The guide on Wall Street Oasis is highly recommended.
   • 400 M&I Question Guide: This can be found online and is a comprehensive resource.
   • Rosenbaum & Pearl: A detailed guide on M&A and LevFin, often shared by alumni.

3. Interview Variability:

   • Superdays: Some superdays might not include any technical questions, focusing instead on fit and behavioral questions.
   • First Rounds: Initial interviews can sometimes be more technical, covering a wide range of finance and accounting concepts.

4. Virtual Training Sessions:

   • Zoom Sessions: There are opportunities to join virtual technical training sessions hosted by current analysts, which can be very helpful for preparation.

5. Specific Roles:

   • Tech M&A: For tech M&A roles, it's important to know industry trends, have a relevant stock pitch, and understand tech-specific multiples like EV/subscribers or EV/pageviews.
   • Restructuring: For restructuring roles, expect questions on deal experience and technical grilling.

6. Mock Interviews:

   • S&T Roles: For Sales and Trading roles, mock interviews can be beneficial as these interviews are less rigid and allow candidates to steer the conversation towards their strengths.

If your friend is preparing for a technical interview with SG Partners, it would be wise to cover a broad range of technical topics, utilize the recommended guides, and possibly join virtual training sessions to ensure comprehensive preparation.

Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/non-target-to-bb-ib-sa?customgpt=1, SA Interview Prep Techniques, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/preparing-for-tech-banking-interviews?customgpt=1, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/how-to-prepare-for-restructuring-technical-questions?customgpt=1, Technical Interview Prep Zoom Opportunity