Symphony Technology Group - Interview

Does anyone have insight on STG's interview process, particularly the model test? I am interested in the firm and would like to be as prepared as possible. I have heard that their test is particularly difficult. Any insight on how exactly it is challenging and ways to prepare would be extremely helpful. Many thanks in advance!

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Very late but for anyone that comes back to visit this thread — the model test was easier than a lot of others I took. It was three hours and you had to build a basic LBO model (not full three statement) and make a short PPT case on the model / CIM. They wanted you to be really thoughtful about your assumptions which killed a lot of my time and I didn’t finish the last portion of the case before I had to turn it in…. but I’m not a particularly insane modeler. They followed up with me with another interview so that I could explain my case and I did very well there. It wasn’t a very hostile grilling either. I ended up getting an offer.

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