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Assessment Centers IRL or Online
Hi, I am a European citizen and student at a top non-UK school preparing for London SA 2024. If you get to the assessment center stage of recruitment, are they done in person or virtually? Also, what are the sponsorship policies for BB/EB/MM firms in the UK? Any info at all is appreciated. Thank...
Alvarez & Marsal Restructuring Intern
Does anyone have any insight into the Case Management Services group at Alvarez & Marsal and what the interview process looks like?
Interview with MD
I have a second round interview scheduled with the MD of the team I am interviewing for. This is a London based BB. How are these interviews different from your typical fit/technical interviews? Also, is it likely that this would be the last round interview or would I still have to do an assessment...
4 hour modelling test: Associate level interview - RX Banking
Dear WSO Community, I have completed three interviews mix of fit/technicals with a Boutique IB for an Associate level position in their Rx team. I now have a 4-5h modelling test coming up. I am quite unsure what to expect from this modelling test and wanted to get your valuable input. I have...
Baird Assessment Center - Expectations/Experiences
Hi, my fellow Monkeys! I have recently been invited to attend an assessment centre for an internship at Baird in London early next week. Because this will be my first assessment center in general, I would greatly if you could share your experiences with Baird's AC or, more generally, with AC in...
Bloomberg Research Associate Interview / Modeling Test
Hi all, I am interviewing for a research associate position at Bloomberg and have been told to expect an excel modeling assessment that will take 90 minutes to complete, as well as a few more rounds of interviews meeting with analysts and managers, etc. If anyone has any insight on the process,...
Credit Sales Interview @ BB
hi there, let me just start by saying thanks for any advice before its received; Im a fixed income Strat looking to transition into credit sales. I emailed my way into a credit sales into at a BB next week and would appreciate any advice for the intv (be it from ppl in credit sales or...
Should I be interviewing for other firms during the summer as a SA
I am currently a SA (one of two) at a MM PE firm. I love the team and find the work really interesting, so would absolutely work there FT if given an offer. Considering its not a traditional BB internship program, when I accepted the SA offer, I made sure to confirm with my recruiter that return...
JP Morgan Hirevue Questions
I have an upcoming Hirevue interview with JP Morgan for an Off-Cycle Internship role. It will be 15 mins long with 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to answer. Any idea what questions are asked?
How's this "why PE" answer?
About to get started FT in a Tech M&A IB group, and have been trying to get ready for some tech buyside prep on a high level when I feel like it. This would be a high level skeleton for the answer, would be further tailored based on the investment style/strategy of the particular fund, etc. Thanks!!...
Tests for Summer Analyst Programs
How do you prepare for the tests for Summer Analyst programs? I've heard that some people apply with several fake accounts to practice for the tests. Is this common practice or how do you prepare?
Crake Asset Management - HF Analyst Interview
Hey all, Have a 30min case interview with Crake Asset Management and not sure what to expect or what to practice on. Currently do not focus a lot on modelling at my current place or generating a model from scratch but I have done the WallStPrep modelling programme & went through the WSO HF interview...
Bridgepoint Internship
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case study
Hi all. I recently finished an interview and case study. My interviews went well but not sure about the case study part. How much emphasis is typically placed on the case study? Is it more important than the 1:1 interviews?
How can I stand out in an interview?
Hey I have a few questions on interviews and looking for any tips or experiences you've had. How can I stand out in an interview? How do I prepare for IB interviews? I mean, what should I already know going in to the interview, from where should i study, what should i do during an interview that...
GSAM - Experienced Hires
has anyone gone through the interview process at GSAM and heard back from HR recently?
KKR Lev Fin Interview
Has anyone been through the 1st round for this? This is a FI investment role out of the SF office. Was told that the first round involved "bond math", but am unsure of what that entails. Coming from a buyside FI investing role I can't say I've done much bond math on my day-to-day job outside of...
Hit by RIF, Fixed Income Asset Manager Interview prep help needed
Long-time lurker, first-time poster. As the title says, I have been unfortunately let go due to a broader RIF in my shop. Obviously been a tough and humbling experience, but am looking for help to get back on my feet. I was on a FI team that invested in non-IG debt. Love what I do, so am looking for...
What happens after Final Interview?
Finished a panel interview exactly 7 days ago for a quant internship at large asset manager. Still waiting for a response and I stupidly forgot to ask for a timeline during the interview. This is a rather team-specific opporunity hiring only one intern. I know people say usually an offer is made...
Industrial Crash Course
Hi all, So I have an upcoming interview for a research/strategy gig for a shop that specializes in multi and industrial. I have worked in multi in various ways my entire career so I feel comfortable with the nuance in that space. What I'd like to know is if anyone recommends any kind of resource to...
Looking to talk to finance-related professionals
Hey there, Is anyone of you interested in helping a market research firm do its job? We'll also give you a nice incentive upon completion. We want to talk to people with at least 5 years of experience in the financial industry, living in Germany and having one of these titles (or similar to them):...
VC Case Study Resources - Seed and Series A firm
Hey All, Currently in the middle of a VC recruiting process at an Early stage Cleantech VC firm and I have a week until I'm given a case study and want to use the time to prepare. Haven't found any VC specific case study resources, can anyone please point me towards these? In addition, any real-life...
Ghosted before final round interview?
I was invited to an onsite final round interview last week. As I was asked to, I sent my availabilities to the recruiter. It has been a week, and there is no response even after a follow-up a day ago. Is this normal (for a large coporation)? or should I consider myself disqualified?
IB LatAm Superday
I just got an invitation for a Superday at a BB's LatAm group. It's in just a week, so I will be spending most of the next few days preparing for it. Are there any resources or places where I can learn more about the LatAm sector, find recent deals, and any other relevant info?
Fly over or Video Chat for Interview
I have a final interview coming up. They said they would like me to do the interview onsite, but video chat is fine as well. Is there any benefit of doing the interview onsite (or any disadvantage doing it online)? The flight would be 8 plus hours.
Fly over or Video Chat for Interview
I have a final interview coming up. They said they would like me to do the interview onsite, but video chat is fine as well. Is there any benefit of doing the interview onsite (or any disadvantage doing it online)? The flight would be 8 plus hours.
Ghosted after DE Shaw super day (rotational associate)
Was completely ghosted after 2 rounds of interviews + super day for DE Shaw's rotational associates program. Is this a common experience?
Interviews in the past
Hi fellows, most of us are pretty young and still in college or are just in the beginning of their career. But I was wondering if some older people here know how interviews for IB were in the past, e.g. 30-40 years ago when there were no BIWS guides and kids didn’t knew the second they were born...
Skills to succeed as a summer intern
I'm an incoming summer intern at an EB (pwp, Greenhill, Moelis type) in London. I'm trying to prepare as much as possible so I can guarantee myself a FT offer. So I wanted to make this post to hear about the specific skills that could help one standout (beyond the basic Excell, Basic Valuations and...
How do prospective employers verify past job performance?
Hey Monkeys, how does an employer verify whether you were successful in bringing new relationships to the bank at your current role? I work in Commercial Banking as a Relationship Manager where I've been successful in meeting my targets, but how does the prospective employer (BB Private Bank)...
Superday Advice From a Tired Interviewer
Over the past two years I've interviewed over 30 candidates, both during formal super days and for candidates on an accelerated process due to exploding offers. I want to share some inside advice on how I and my fellow interview partners perceive interviewees (and common mistakes), how an...
two good and one bad interviews with MDs in the final round
Hi guys, I am interviewing for a lateral IB analyst position and basically have talked to all people below MD level in the team and think I've nailed all interviews including a modeling test and a technical round. In the final round with 3 MDs I think I have a pretty pretty bad conversation with one...
Interview question: How to would you value a toll road / airport using a DCF?
Could someone help me prepare for this interview question? Interviewing for a greenfield listed infrastructure fund.
Thoughts on Evercore vs. MS - especially REIB (Real Estate Investment Banking)?
Insights on interview/superday experience, culture, deal, return rate, career progression etc? Anything will be appreciated, thank you! (clarification: Real Estate M&A, not Capital Advisory, at Evercore vs. Investment Banking Real Estate Group at MS)
K1 2023 Private Equity Summer Analyst Program
Sophomore studying humanities, just got a first-round interview opportunity with K1. I'd love to know more about their interview process, anything else people know about workplace life, comp, and general opinions on working there. Thanks to all
did i pass phone screen?
Hi, I had a coffee chat today, and it ended up being a phone screen. I answered all but 2 of the questions right, but I got the last one kinda wrong and after that he ended the screen part of the interview. He said it went well, and then I asked him a few questions, eventually ending with what else...
Can badmouthing influence hiring decisions?
Hi everyone, I'm a sophomore going through the SA recruiting process. I realize not everyone can vibe with you, and as the interviews start to kick in, I was wondering about these two hypothetical cases and wanted to hear from you all if these cases were any realistic. 1) I do well on the...
Career Progression as an Office Broker in Todays Market
Over the past few years, the office market has undergone significant changes, resulting in a substantial decline for office brokers. What was once a prominent asset class is now more like a ghost town, with office vacancy rates skyrocketing and no end in sight. While this trend may be more or less...
PERE Watefall Case Study
Hi guys and gals, Currently struggling with a case study relating to a waterfall. Can you please help? Would be much appreciated! It is the following: "An equity fund has been raised to invest in residential multifamily properties. The capital contributing partners ("Limited Partners") will...
Origin Investments Acquisitions Opening
Hello - Does anyone on the forum have experience interviewing at Origin Investments (Chicago) in their investments group? Thank you!
CIBC London
Any insight into the CIBC London office? Do they have any strong teams? Or any insight on hours/culture etc... Thanks
Stout 2024
Just had a first round at Stout IB. Can any tell me about the latter rounds and about the company as a whole? Assuming I move on would love to get some more info.
Case Studies?
Hi everyone, Does anyone have any tips for how to approach/prepare for a case study interview? First time being asked to do a case study and no idea what to expect. It's for an IR position in PE.
HF analyst interviews (USA, 2023): Send "Thank You" email notes?
Context : Analyst interviews with Equity HFs in America Question(s) : Send "Thank You" notes, yes or no? [EDIT: to clarify, I mean email notes, not physical ones] If yes, to everyone and after each round (BD / analysts / PMs / management / etc.)? If yes, even if you have to look up or guess their...
Morgan Stanley hirevue interview went awful (summer analyst IBD)
Disclaimer: Edit - taking disclaimer off as it has too much information about myself. Tbh not sure what the point of this post is and it's done now so nothing can be changed but just wanted to ask whether anyone received a hirevue interview after completing the online assessment and found it a lot...
Thoughts on MBA - California Dreaming
Just wanted to speak with the fine folk on WSO about MBA moves. New year new me type beat. Current situation: - Previously from BIG 4 FDD (3.5 years). Now an analyst II at a NYC MM IB bank within their M&A team. Newish shop (2017/2018) with solid name recognition but not for IB. I have solidish WLB,...
Short Case Study Exercise
Hi, Hypothetically, if in a buy-side interview you are presented with a 500-page PIB that has the firm's SEC filings, equity research, comps, and investor presentations and you have 30mins to come up with a thesis, how would you approach this task? No model output just thought exercise. Given the...
Moving internally from risk to IB
Hey WSO, I'm now networking with IBD analysts and associates with the aim of moving to IBD internally from Credit Risk. It's going well so far having talked to many analysts and associates, learning about their team and keeping an eye out for churn and open roles. How would the interview questions...
Ardea partners interview questions
Anyone have any insight into the interview process at Ardea - vp level position. Graceful for any guidance on how to prep. Thanks
HF interview "FIVE Case Study"
Recently got an interview with case study assignment asking for " FIVE Case Study " . I googled it not sure what is a FIVE case study lol, is it differ from the just the regular case study???
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