Cinven interview insights

Hi

I will be interviewing with Cinven for the Associate role at their London offices. Anybody willing to share their experience/notes etc.? Will be one of my first times interviewing. Have already bought some courses and read them from front to back. Ex MBB btw

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douida

Taking the test in a few days. Anyone willing to connect and exchange insights/notes? MBB consultant

Is this through nordbridge?

 
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Hi OP,

Did you hear back after your rounds? I understand that Cinven has already rolled out an offer to 1/2 candidates for this recruitment cycle (London). Would be great if you could share updates from your process.

 

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