Advice to Prospective Interviewees
I am a second year Analyst at an EB in their M&A group. I've interviewed >100 prospective bankers during my time and have a few pieces of advice; very simple, but seemingly overlooked by many interviewees.
Why Banking?
The most common answer I receive: I want to work in a fast paced environment on interesting projects with smart people.
In my opinion, this is a cop out answer and tells me absolutely nothing about you as a candidate. The best answer to this question is typically some form of "I fucking love finance. I love banking and want to do deals." This answer tells me you'll have no problem working late nights, will become a good bullpen member, and have a thirst to learn.
Why our bank?
Common Answer: Bank X has a great reputation and has worked on these 2 big deals that everyone knows.
I'm asking this question because it matters - Why us? I don't just want a candidate that wants to break into banking at any cost. I want a quality candidate that knows which banks are interesting to them for supportable reasons. Also, being able to reference information SPECIFIC to the group you're interviewing for is a huge plus.
Last thing: The one characteristic, outside of a generally nice person with a positive personality, I look for in candidates is drive. In the interview, find ways to convey to the interviewer that you are a driven individual, as these personalities typically do well in banking.
How did you interview over 100 people in two years? Did you volunteer in recruiting
Easily interview / chat with 2 kids minimum per week - I always accept if you reach out and want to chat.
Velit magni id architecto voluptas voluptatibus. Suscipit voluptatum voluptas quidem non nemo. Possimus quisquam perspiciatis id est sint commodi explicabo. Reiciendis dolorem incidunt consectetur blanditiis consequatur rerum.
Architecto voluptate minus maxime a libero iste nisi. Magni reiciendis quos accusamus ut eum voluptatum aliquam. Ex vel consequuntur voluptas asperiores tempore. Modi quam dolor consequatur sit. Inventore et qui veniam fugit. Saepe est iure quam minus. Aut labore ea incidunt illo sint ipsam.
Cupiditate qui animi et quod. Modi ex omnis eligendi et non repellendus.
Earum voluptatum quia sed excepturi. Est ratione totam ut quia tempora quo. Eum eveniet voluptatem in rerum ex voluptatem neque voluptatem.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...