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HF Interview - 30 Minute Modeling Exam
I have an upcoming 1st round interview at a 10bn+ L/S equity fund which includes a 1/2 hour modeling exam. This seems like a rather short time frame to build a 3-statement and DCF . Does anybody have any experience with short modeling tests for HFs? Would greatly appreciate any insight on what to...
Interview with Chubb Insurance
anyone interview for an underwriting trainee position with chubb before? going in for first round. (all behavioral questions )
Teza Technology Interview Tips
Hi.. Any tips for Teza Interview...Will be appearing soon...Interview is for Technology Role... Share your details..
On Campus Recruiting
If you see a posting for an on campus recruiting for a position you want to be in, what should you do besides just apply to obtain the first round interview. For instance there is a position I really want and it only has the contact information of the college recruiter in the positing. Would it be...
Quantum Global Alternative Investments
QG Alt Investments is part of Quantum Global Wealth Management working out of Zug, Switzerland. I have an interview coming up for Sr. PE Associate in their Infrastructure Fund. Not much deal history or news publicly available on these guys, aside from their affiliation with the ruling family of...
Principal Debt/Credit Investing Interview Questions
Hi there, am looking for any type for information on how to prepare / what questions to expect in interviews on principal debt/credit investing interviews (focus on private subordinated debt, senior secured loans etc investing). In addition, how would such investments be valued on a day-2-day basis?...
Fitch Ratings Associate Analyst Interview
I've got an interview coming up with Fitch Ratings as an Associate Analyst in their NYC office. I've been told that they have an excel modeling test and was hoping someone who may have gone through the process can give me some insight on what the modeling test may entail and also what technicals to...
Bringing a basic model to an interview?
Before I start I want to make it clear that I did in fact search the boards on the topic and found it there wasn't any established answer. My rationale for thinking about bringing one in is that I have limited/non-existent finance experience. I am trying to do everything I can possibly do on my end...
Am I too stupid for finance?
I'm a rising sophomore at a target (HYPS). In order to prepare for interviews at places like DE Shaw / Jane Street etc for potential internships next summer, I've been going through the sort of brain teasers that they've been asking. To my chagrin, I find myself unable to solve a fair number of them...
Following Up after being Waitlisted
Hello, I would appreciate some advice for my current situation. About 2 weeks ago, I interviewed at a BB for an off-cycle (structured) internship opportunity, I didn't do as well as I hope for the technical questions (which I regret not being better prepared) but I think I did okay for the...
IB in Stockholm
Has anyone got any experience interviewing in Stockholm (particularly US BBs)? Would be great to get an idea of what the expectations are like at the analyst/intern level. Thanks
Phone opening line - Interview
Hi guys, This is a serious question - what should be my opening line when I know that the recruiter is calling me on the phone? Literally, I am looking for the sentence that would be the perfect opening line. Not a native speaker here so I am really not sure. Where I come from, we just pick up the...
Chances at MBB 1st round interview
Hello! I am currently a sophomore at a semi-target/non target and have my eyes set on MBB for an internship next summer (after junior year). I am an engineering major at a top 10 program, with a 3.75 and decent test scores (2100+ SAT). I have done some work for a small consulting firm (which has...
BATS Global Markets interview
I am going to have a 1st round interview with BATS Global Markets next week. Has anyone interviewed with them before? If so, any tips? Thanks.
MBB Interview First Round Question International Office
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Blackstone Advisory HK Summer Analyst Interview
Does anybody have experience and insights with this? Not really sure what to expect except for hardcore technicals etc. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Pre-Interview Dinner - Questions, 3 Tips & What to Expect
I have a pre-interview dinner coming up the night before an interview for an internship position. I have never been to something like this before so I am not totally sure what to be expecting. I am aware of appropriate table etiquette and the like but I am unsure about the social atmosphere i will...
3 ways to help your interviewer help you
Andy note: this was originally posted on 9/14/12 So last time we established that when I come to recruit at your school (and I promise you, today I am recruiting at a school attended by probably at least 40-50 of the people on this board), I’m really just doing it to get a much-needed break from...
How to convert this to an interview...
In looking for a job, I have alerts set up for IB Analyst positions in various places through Indeed and other sites. Obviously it's next to impossible to even land an interview by just applying through the company's website, but I usually find the head MD for the department or group on LinkedIn and...
BB Interview - Weird Situation
Guys, I recently contacted an Alumni (non-target here) who works in the Investment Management Division at a BB . That person was extremely busy and handed me off to another Alumni who is in charge of recruiting at my school. The email that second Alumni sent me asked to set "something up" for next...
Towers Watson Actuarial Analyst
Has anyone applied TW this year or before? I had an on campus interview about 5 weeks ago. Although during the interview, they told me they would get back to me in 1 to 3 weeks, I have not heard from them yet...... I checked my online application status, it is considering. I have also applied some...
Rejection . . . or not? Post-interview drama.
I went in for first round interviews at a boutique and sent thank you notes to everyone I met with, including HR and the admin who organized my schedule. The interviews were on Friday. This morning (Monday), I got a response to my thank you note from the admin, saying: "Thank you for coming in on...
Answering "What do you do when you find a mistake in a meeting"
"You're in a meeting with a client after working for a while on a project. You are going through a deck of slides with the client, and you notice that one of the numbers on the page is wrong. Your MD is there with you. What do you do?" How would you answer this question? In my opinion you HAVE to...
can one first year analyst alone get you a first round
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Financo Interview - First rounds with Fianco
Hi all, I just got first rounds for Financo and was wondering if anyone had information on their culture / something unique about them / how the interview is conducted. I've read through their site and how they're very focused on retail, but nothing else really even though they've been around for 40...
Redemption Attempt After Rejection?
I was pretty sure that I would receive an interview ( summer internship ) with a particular firm that posted on my schools OCR website, mostly because my resume looks very good and my GPA is pretty high. I figured it would be enough for at least a first round but I was not given an interview. Now...
Quick Interview Question
I have a first round interview coming up that I really want to land and I know that I will get the "walk me through your resume/tell me about yourself" question right off the bat. Although I have a pretty good response for this question, I find that I have a problem with the chronology of the story....
jpm london 1st round st r technical interview
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Fidelity High Yield
Hi all, I just got first round for fidelity high yield, but i haven't been able to find any resources on the general structure of their interview. Has anyone had experience with interviewing with them / can you shed some light on some of the questions they will ask? Also can anyone point to good...
Advice Please! Growth Equity Interview Questions?
So I just got notified that I've been invited to interview at a top tier growth equity firm, and the opportunity just sounds absolutely amazing so I'm desperate to land the position. If someone currently at a growth equity fund wouldn't mind elaborating on the interview process, I'd be forever...
FLDP Finance assessment Test
So before my 1st round interview I have to take a finance assessment test, I'v been told that it is all basic stuff, nothing too tricky. But as an Econ major, my basic finance is a little rusty, so what topics do you think might come up and what ratios/formulas, etc should I go over before the test?...
Worst Job Hunting Mistakes
It is the fall and interviews are here for some and coming for others. Though the same questions are asked and the same obstacles faced over again, it seems some never learn. It is never any one single thing that gets you the job you want, unless we are talking about the eternal present 800 pound...
Mentioning leadership not on resume
A little background - currently a senior going for FT positions. I've completed 4 solid finance-related internships over my college career and have held several leadership positions at school including president of a social/cultural club and vice president of a finance-related club. The president...
How do I respond?
Interviewing with a mid-tier consulting firm. Interviewed two months back. They were really slow getting back to me and finally told me this week that I passed into the second round. While I was waiting to hear back, I committed to another year in an international fellowship. I was up front about...
Deloitte's Recruiting process for Tax Consulting
Hello There, I Have applied for Deloitte Tax Consulting position. I am going on an office visit at Deloitte on17th of September but that is from my own research not part of the process. I have my first interview next month and I am wondering what is a whole process like. How many interview are meant...
BB and E Boutique timelines
Hey guys, Basically been submitting online apps and emailing my credentials (ie CV, cover letter, etc) to many banks out there. I come from a non-target school and I have a decent GPA with great experience. My question to you is, at this point (Sept 9, '12) are bulge brackets and e boutiques going...
Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Associate Interview
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During the Interview
A few questions for during the interview: 1. For an accounting question, let's say you purchase an equipment. When asking for the impacts on financial statement, do you automatically assume they want to know what happens in Year 2? (ie. talk about depreciation in year 2) 2. Do you keep your padfolio...
Interview- two offices same firm?
Hi guys, Quick question is it possible to get interviewed by the two different offices of the same firm? some background- Recently by networking with alumni I managed to speak to two consultants of the same firm not MBB , but second tier. (one in US, one outside, I lucked out and met him stateside...
Research Associate Interview
I have an interview on Monday for a research associate position (E&P) with 2 analysts and I need some help preparing for it. What should I expect?What should I make sure I say? Thanks in advance.
Struggling with brain teasers
Basically I have some interviews coming up and I am struggling big time with brain teasers. I just can't find the intuition behind them. I don't have a very maths based background and any probability etc. that I have done was done over two years ago. So many potential questions, so little time to...
CenterPoint Properties
Hey Everyone, Long time reader, first time poster. I had an interview a couple weeks ago with CenterPoint Properties for an analyst position that would work 50/50 with the investment (existing properties) and development teams. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with them or is aware of...
Stout Risius Ross analyst interview questions
Position is for valuation and financial opinions analyst role with Stout Risius Ross . What can I expect for a first round interview (technical questions, brain teasers , etc..) Advice from people in similar analyst roles or people at SRR would be appreciated.
Arma Partners
Guys - how is Arma Partners in terms of exit opps. Am interviewing at a number of places across different sector teams - and am trying to weigh up for PE exit. Thanks
Associate interviews at Lazard
Does anyone know what first round interviews are like for associates at Lazard's NY office? Thanks.
How Much Will Interviewers Ask Me About Old Job?
I graduated 2011, worked for a financial planning/pensions firm from ~march 2011- summer 2012. I am doing an MSF this fall. How much time would be spent on my previous job in an interview? Will banks/companies/corporations ask me specific/detailed questions about the financial planning business? Or...
CITI IBD Korea 1st Interview
Hey guys, I hope this post would be interesting for people interested in IBD in Korea. I just got off the phone with an analyst with Citi IBD in Korea. These guys were super unpredictable. And probably with the least manners in terms of the times they are calling at. I got a phone interview at 11 PM...
How to Follow Up to Interview
I had a first round interview on Wednesday. Haven't heard back yet. What is the right way to follow up. Just an email like "I enjoyed talking with someone on the team last X. Do you have any feedback" Curious if there is a standard form for this sort of thing or how long I should wait.
Interview Question - Levered DCF to value bank??
Hey guys, Ok so i know the best way to value a bank is to use the multiples P/E and P/BV as they are capital structure specific and include interest. As interest is main revenue generator for a bank this needs to be included. Now I know you are not supposed to use an unlevered DCF as unlevered free...
How long to prepare for MBB interview (1st round)
Not sure if this is the right forum or if it should go into "job search advice", but anyway: Rather as a surprise I got an invitation by one of MBB in Germany to a job interview. They asked me if I was available next week and my first reaction was to say "sure", so we fixed a date for what would...
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