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The Best IBD SA OCR, Interviews and FT Offer Conversion Posts on WSO
Thanks to my content intern @Lucas_m" for another great compilation post. This one covers on campus recruiting, interviews, and converting SA internships into FT offers. Enjoy! -Andy 1. Acing the investment banking analyst interview posted by @frgna" [quote] Wrapping up an interview 1. Before you...
2020 Citi Summer Analyst Interview
Hi monkeys, Earlier today I found out that I was selected for an on-campus interview with Citi for their 2020 Corporate Banking Summer Analyst position. While I'm quite excited since it will be my first financial services interview (excluding dozens of networking calls with alumni and recruiting...
I got rejected after the first round of McKinsey interview. My only career plan was to work at McKinsey. What can I do?
Working at McKinsey was my only career plan since my early years of undergraduate studies. I studied a lot, practised a lot. However, I couldn't succeed, Things went wrong and I got nervous during the interview. I couldn't show my ability to crack the cases. I was devastated at the end of the...
Had an informal interview...
..for a large Boutique M&A firm. They are looking to expand in the country where I am working and are looking for an assistant to their CEO (who would be sent to that country). During the interview, the CEO and me talked about starting dates (less than a month), salary.. The interview went well and...
Top questions for fresher interviews in finance roles
What could be the possible interview questions posed to freshers or people from non-finance backgrounds applying for finance roles? Somewhat on the lines of past projects, courses taken in college, internships, case competitions?
2019 BAML Singapore CIB Summer Analyst
Has anyone does the video interview for this position yet? If so, can you share questions or offer advice? Thanks.
Goldman Sachs - Interview - 2nd Year Analyst PIPG Eq. Derivatives
My girlfriend has just received an interview for the PIPG equity derivatives team of Goldman Sachs in London, after working slightly more than a year at the Interest Rate Derivatives desk for one of the larger Nordic banks. Is anyone familiar with this desk? What can she expect in terms of the...
Wonderlic Test?
So I'm currently an intern at a boutique firm, and they didn't have myself or the other interns take the test. They are in the process, of hiring a new analyst who will start ASAP due to a personnel shortage. I have overheard them talking about the candidates Wonderlic scores. I know what the test...
How I went from 10 rejections to one dream internship this year.
Finance Interviews: Goldman Sachs 1st round. No. Altamont Capital 1st round. No. Bracebridge Capital 1st round. No Bridgewater Associates 1st round. No. Consulting Interviews: Cornerstone Research 1st round No. Analysis Group 1st round. No. Simon-Kucher 1st round. No. Final Round Interviews:...
Commodity Hedging Firm Abroad, Interview Prep
Hi Monkeys, Still fairly new to this site. Wanted to seek some advice for my situation coming up in the next couple weeks. I have been selected for an interview at a commodity hedging firm in New Zealand. This would be a six-month Summer Analyst position, but I would hope that this can turn into a...
JR. Operations Analyst Interview Tomorrow
Hey all, new WSO member here... I have a Junior Operations Analyst interview tomorrow at a relative value/emerging markets hedge fund in Midtown NYC . What types of questions should I be expecting (this is a first round interview that I landed through a high school alumni group) , they are nearing...
Next Steps for MM Boutique Interview
Newborn Chimp here. I just had an initial phone interview with a MM boutique bank. Went pretty well; both fit and technical questions went smoothly and was able to ask questions for ~10 mins. First phone interview was with an associate. Wanted to ask out of curiosity: any ideas who I would be...
Invitation for interview with Rothschild MD after first-round
Last week, I went for an interview with Rothschild Global Advisory for a long-term internship in Brussels, where I got interviewed by 5 different people who were all either analysts or assistant directors. The MD was out of town so I did not get interviewed by him. The interview consisted of both...
Informational interview - Head of Coverage Group
Hi all, So last week I sent an informational interview request to the head of a coverage group at a BB for an informational interview and he actually got back to me and I have a call scheduled with him next week. The main question I was wondering is if I should ask the question "is there anyone else...
Interactive Brokers Interview Test
Has anyone taken their math, probability, market test? Any advice on what I should go over? Any advice would help!
AkunaCapital Trading Intern - Mental Math Test and Interview Process
I read the thread for the Junior Trader role on WSO , but I was wondering if the internship process was any different. This would be my first markets interview (yay!) and I don't know what to expect. I saw that TraderTest and Zetamac are good resources to get prepared. I also haven't even taken a...
Questions to ask in HR screening?
I have an HR phone interview next week and I haven't dealt with the job search process in quite a bit. I have no idea what to ask these people as they likely have no insight into the field. All I can think to ask is to describe the role but I already know what the role is. Any suggestions?
Interview - What makes a good growth equity investment?
Hello Guys, Was wondering if you could share thoughts on what makes a good growth equity investment (no debt) as opposed to say an LBO investment.
What happens to EV if we undertake an investment
Company with EV $10bn ( equity value 6 , debt 6, cash 2) What happens to EV if Company uses $2bn cash to invest in a new project with an NPV of $2bn?
Ladenburg Thalmann Interview
I have a phone interview next week with Ladenburg. I was wondering if anyone else has had this phone interview with their Asset Management team. This is for a summer analyst position. What sort of questions should I expect?
Interview while having just started a new job
I have just started a new job, and I got asked for an interview for a nice job I applied before I accepted this offer. I want to interview, but how do I tell them I have been in this job X for only 1 week? Hiding it doesn't seem right either. What should I do?
Late Bloomer Dilemma: Breaking into IB as a Transfer Student
Hello everyone, Just had my first ib interview ever; it was pretty exciting. I am quite certain that I am not getting a second round at this time, but it was still a great experience. I got a good reality check as to where I currently stand and now I would like to ask my fellow WSO primates for some...
Bain ACI Interviews?
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Interview after 1 year off work
I need some advice as I'm actively applying for jobs now and have an interview coming next week. In short - I have several years of experience as a Financial Analyst working in Europe. My last position was at a big American company's office in EU. But I had to quit the job as my dad was diagnosed...
Interview Location
I go to school in New Jersey and through the school was able to get an internship interview with Oppenheimer for the fall. After the phone interview, I was asked to meet at an address and since I'm new to the area, I didn't realize until after that it was Grand Central Station. Along with my plan to...
Interviewing with MDs - How should you form your answers?
Hello - hope everyone is well. Info on me, non-target recent grad, "decent" PWM internship, 3.3GPA, missed recruiting season due to family issues (which I can speak to). I've spent the summer mastering my technicals as well as preparing for interviewing. Have decent connections at several MM banks...
Applied to 20 remote jobs and landed 7 interviews
Hey everyone. I recently returned to the states after working remotely and traveling to 12 countries in seven months. Almost everyone I met while traveling asked me how I could work while traveling. I wanted to show them but digging into the technicalities is not exactly a fun conversation with a...
How long should I wait after a phone interview
I had a 1st phone screening interview and it went really well. The interviewer even told me he was going to recommend me for the position to the decision maker as I showed I was really passionate about the opportunity and the company, and told me I would be contacted within a week or so. Today it's...
FX Structuring Interview
Hello I just received a call for an opportunity in a FX structuring team, I wonder what is the type of questions that usually are asked in these teams and what are the profiles that they require. I did a master in financial economics and a lot of stochastic theory and derivative pricing courses in...
Hunt Companies Interview
I have an interview with this company for an analyst position. Does anyone have any insight on the interview process?
Google telephone Interview
Hey I have an interview with google next week, just got it confirmed. I have no idea what to expect and have no time to prep as i am currently studying for 7 exams that are also taking place next week across the 5 days. Any heads up of what to expect would be great. cheers, Tazza
FP&A / Corporate Analyst Interview at Private Equity Firm
Hey guys, wanted to get some advice on what I should expect for an interview for FP&A / Corporate at a big international PE firm, NY office. Most interviews I've been in are for ER so they've been more technical questions on WACC , DCF , etc.... This is my first interview for a corporate Analyst and...
State Finance Internship Interview
This is my first post, I'm honored to be a part of this community and can't wait for all of your feedback. I'm a sophomore at a small state school in Connecticut, I have a 2.8 GPA, (I know this is bad, but my GPA dropped as a result of my having a poor first semester because of ACL reconstruction...
Interview with Aurelius Capital
Hey guys, I have a first round interview with a headhunter for a position with Aurelius. Does anyone know anything about the process and how to best prepare? I'll have some pitches/ideas ready. Anything beyond that? Thanks in advance!
How to prep for interview as engineer?
Hello, I am an engineer trying to make a career transition into finance. I have been working as one for the past couple of years and decided to write the CFA level 1 exam, and passed it! I recently got a call for an interview and was wondering if there was any advice on how to prepare for the...
Commerzbank Equity Derivatives Trading/Structuring Interview Help
Hi guys, I've got two telephone interviews with Commerzbank for a long term internship coming up this week. Anything I should focus on in my preparation? Thnkx
ER Internship Interview
Hi, I just scheduled a phone interview on an ER internship, what questions should I prepare? thanks.
Goldman Cracking Down on Recruiting Bias
Looks like Goldman Sachs is implementing a new recruiting system. Instead of coming to schools to do on-campus interviews, Goldman will be doing the interviews online. Goldman says this is a way to minimize bias in the hiring process. I personally don't like this move. Goldman may say it's about...
Flow Traders Technical and Personal Interview
I've cleared the maths and IQ test of flowtraders. For the next step they would conduct 2 technical and 1 personal interview at the campus. Can anyone share what to expect in them. ? I have heard they ask case studies, can someone share how to prepare for them too? Any help is appreciated.
Phone interview request
Hey fellas, is it acceptable to ask for a phone interview or a skype interview if you are offered an in person interview for a full-time position? I live far away so I'd have to fly or drive 15+ hours (roundtrip) mid semester, but it's the city I am targeting and I'd probably take the job if...
Best Songs to Listen to After Reading Your Rejection Email
Just got an email that starts like this? "Thank you for interviewing with us. Unfortunately, you have not been chosen…” We've all been there. So to help you ease the pain, I came up with a list of the best rejection songs from my iPod... Listen and weep. 10. Metallica - St. Anger /I feel my...
First Interview Help
Hi everyone, Late this month or early August I'll have my first investment banking interview for an internship. I've never had any internships in the banking/finance sector and am unsure what to expect. To prepare for it I'll be doing tons of research but am unsure as to what I should focus on. For...
URGENT: do I address him by his first or last name in email?
Just met someone randomly (on a plane). Do I address him by first or last name when writing a first email?
Tudor Pickering Holt IB Boot Camp Interview?
What can one expect from a boot camp interview for rising juniors? Technical questions? Fit? Resume?
How do I pass UK graduate job interviews?
How do I pass UK graduate job interviews? I've probably taken part in about 30 processes for internships and graduate roles since 2013 and failed all of them (though I have passed individual phone interviews). Almost all questions are basic questions about the company or competency questions. I know...
UG Recruiting Part II: The first round interview
Mod Note (Andy): #TBT Throwback Thursday - this post went up in 2011 and it follows from Part I here. Since many people have already have or are soon having first round interviews, I figured I'd accelerate this series. So rather than posting after we finish conducting first rounds at X Target...
Having one of those days again.. Need emotional support
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Completely Unprepared For Interview, Help...
Hi Everyone! I have an interview for a bank in a couple of weeks, and I am completely, utterly, totally unprepared. I'm an underclassman who applied for an internship for the heck of it, not thinking I would get it. It is a pretty big bank and I'm kind of scared. Does anyone have tips? How technical...
Mentioning Significant Other in Interview?
So, I'm looking for some advice for my on-site interview next week. I've been going back and forth in my head on whether or not to mention that my girlfriend lives in the city I'm interviewing in and that being one of the drivers that led me to apply to the firm I'm interviewing with. Any thoughts?...
Citi Latin America Excel Multiple Choice Questions and Video Interview
I just received an invite for a video interview for Citi Latin American division in Florida. It says there are excel multiple choice questions. Does anyone have an idea how to prepare for this?
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