GIP Analyst Process

Based on previous WSO threads, here's what you need to know about the GIP analyst process:

1. Application:

   • The process typically starts with an application, similar to other finance roles.

2. Interview Process:

   • Super Day: The interview process includes a super day that involves an in-person case study and a paper LBO (Leveraged Buyout) exercise. This lasts about 45 minutes, where the interviewer provides information incrementally, and you need to calculate returns on paper without a calculator.
   • Subsequent Interviews: Following the case study, there are two-on-one interviews focusing on deal experience. These interviews delve deeply into the companies and their business models, including questions about commodity risk and contract structures.

3. Culture:

   • The culture at GIP is described as very professional and somewhat stiff. The interviewers are serious and expect a high level of professionalism.

4. Backgrounds:

   • GIP hires candidates with both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds. Some interviewers have lateraled from other roles, such as senior associates from Canadian Pension infrastructure PE groups or those who have moved between banks before joining GIP.

This should give you a comprehensive overview of what to expect during the GIP analyst interview process.

Sources: GIP Culture, Advanced Professional Degree McKinsey Application Process, Goldman Sachs Interview Process, J.P. Morgan 2019 IBD Video Interview, Goldman Sachs Referral and Application Process