Any insight on I Squared's interview process, particularly for SAs? Technical vs behavioral questions? Anything especially important to review before? Thanks for any info
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What did they end up asking you?
do they run this early?
This is for summer of 2026.
ah do they do a public posting?
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I was told in my email for the R1 that it would be a 10 minute technical interview curious if any of you had it already
What did they ask you?... if you have gone yet.
herd it was just resume stuff but haven't done it
any chance you had it yet?
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I have seen a few people go through their process and it was pretty standard for an infra focused fund at the SA level. Expect a mix of basic modeling, simple case work and a lot of questions on why infra, why their strategy and how you think about long duration assets. They care more about clear thinking than flashy technicals.
It helps to review a few recent deals and be ready to talk about what makes a good asset in power, transport or utilities. The behavioral side is straightforward and mostly about fit and how you work under tight timelines.
no modeling or case work fyi idk where you’ve heard that (source: past intern)
drop some game for some us in the trenches
I interviewed with some ISQ people very recently. I think this is mostly true.
They do care you actually know or like infra-assets and may ask you about them. Whether it is project-related or the broad strategy/strategic thinking.
Thankfully I have some infra experience, but not on the hardo-crazy IB / PE modelling side. I do have some exposure to PF modelling and whatnot.
They did give me a model test, which was a bit painful tbh, was a hybrid asset lol. So the build took a bit of time. Granted I didn't finish so I offered that they're free to test me further or can ask me more theoretical / real-life questions.
Behavioural/motivation - very much so they stress working hard, autonomous....etc. But I think any shop asks this lol, whether IB, PE , consulting etc.
Which round was the model test? Also do u think you could give an example of what that was like?
Did anyone here back about R2
Not yet
anyone hear about round2...
They said late this week
anything yet?!
Got r2
t
Got R2
Got r2 as well. Was hoping to find info on r2 questions
Will more R2 come out or is it cooked
Does anyone know next steps after R2
round 3
When do they get back to you?
what were the r2 questions
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t
1 1/2 to 2 weeks. I think they want to wrap things up.
Last year they were out around the 17
Anyone know if they accelerate? I received a different offer, tried to accelerate with I Squared, and have heard no response despite having strong first and second round interviews. Also, any insight into what types of questions are asked in third round and if they have an in-person Superday component?
t
They haven't had an in person superday from what I have heard from previous years
any word?
?
Anyone heard R3?
Round 3 is out
isnt it the holidays tho
No, ISQ gives out offers pre Christmas
damn :(
Entirely?
Are you sure?
has anyone else heard
Mine went out yesterday
can u inform how your interview went? like what questions were asked?
Dont have the interview until early next week
did anyone give round3 yet? is it behavioral or technical? or casing? how hard is it?
Had my r3 interview last week and was told offers will go out via email before xmas
is this for junior summer or soph summer
I applied for soph but I think they're interviewing for both
I interviewed last week for soph and was told offers come out before Christmas. I believe they're still interviewing people Monday and Tuesday this week so I'm guessing we'll hear Tuesday or Wednesday. Has anyone heard anything yet?
Heard nothing yet but was told the same
how was ur interview? did it go well!
t
t
Not yet. Hope to soon. I can’t imagine they tell us on Christmas Eve/day
x
Nothing yet—still should be today tho I think??
Those who get the offer will get emails mentioning feedback today
t
does this mean before midnight? or tomorrow 24th?
Has anyone heard?
Are you sure it's coming out today?
it’s out?
have you heard anything back?
Has anyone heard or are we expecting to learn on the 24th?
anything yet?
t
Nothing yet. Maybe post-Christmas? Does anyone still have a final round interview left?
Anyone heard anything?
Lol I feel like atp they might have j chosen a small intern class and just so happens the ppl who got it rnt on wso😅😅
honestly yeah. maybe they're just delayed tho...
Also have not heard yet, was thinking this might be the case lol
havent heard back either. hoping for something later today
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