How to prepare an interview for a graduate role in Structured Finance?

Hello monkeys, 

I have an upcoming first round of interviews for a graduate role in the Structured Finance Division of a large Banking Institution in London, although not a BB, think of one of these (HSBC/MUFG/ICBC/Barclays).

The programme lasts for 24 months, with 4 rotations in four of the following teams: 

  • Leveraged Finance

  • Syndicalisation 

  • Securitisation

  • Strategic Finance

  • Project Finance

  • Commodity Finance 

I would really appreciate if someone with experience in this area could give me a few insights on how to prepare the interview (what sort of technical knowledge should I am supposed to know), and also I would like to know which of these teams are the best for a future lateral to IB, RX, or distressed PE.

Please, keep in mind this is for an entry level role. 

Thank you. 

 

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