Hello, I have 1 behavioural + 1 technical interview coming up for the internship. I was wondering what kind of questions I may be asked in the technical round, or anything I should do to prepare. Thanks!
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For your upcoming Weiss Asset Management internship interviews, here's what you should focus on:
Behavioral Interview Preparation
Technical Interview Preparation
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some areas to focus on: 1. Financial Concepts: - Understand valuation techniques like DCF (Discounted Cash Flow), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions. - Be familiar with key financial metrics and ratios (e.g., P/E ratio, EV/EBITDA). 2. Market Knowledge: - Stay updated on current market trends and major economic events. - Be ready to discuss how macroeconomic factors (e.g., interest rates, inflation) impact asset management strategies. 3. Investment Analysis: - Be prepared to analyze a stock or portfolio. You might be asked to pitch an investment idea or critique one. - Understand risk management and portfolio diversification principles. 4. Technical Questions: - Expect questions on financial modeling, such as building a simple DCF or calculating WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital). - You might be asked to interpret financial statements or solve basic accounting problems.
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Sources: J.P. Morgan - Video Interview Invitation Corporate & Investment Banking Summer Analyst, GS 2018 Superday, Advice for summer Asset Management interns, J.P Morgan Asset/Wealth Management Video Interview, Superday Advice From a Tired Interviewer
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