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30 Minute LBO Test, what to expect?
End of this week I have a 30 minute blank template modeling test and was wondering what should I expect? I already figured in for the entry valuation/multiples, debt pricing assumptions, operating model and free cash flow projection, then a debt schedule (2-3 tranches), exit analysis. It's my first...
Non-Modeling Private Equity Case Study Interviews
Hello all - I have a final round coming up for an infrastructure fund focused on telecom, airports, roads. I have read a lot of posts on modeling type of case studies and am comfortable with those, but can someone provide tips or general idea of how more on-the-spot type of case questions would...
LBO Case Study - Fromageries Bel - 90 Minutes
Hello to all, I write in this topic to try to have solution and guidelines for the simulation test of an interview for PE , in practice that of 90 minutes on the breaking into wall street site that talks about Fromageries Bels. Is there anyone who can help me in the compilation so that I have a...
Psychometric assessment in interview process
I have been interviewing at a firm for a few weeks now and have had video interviews with ~10 separate people. I was just informed that the next step is to take an in-person psychometric assessment at the firm's office and meet the head of the group. I was originally scheduled for a video call with...
"What industries should we invest in?" - PE interview question
By way of background, I've been working at as an analyst at a generalist "no name" IB for a couple years and have started to get serious about either moving on upstream to a bigger IB or to LMM PE . Obviously going to a different (better) IB would be "easier" but I am getting some traction in my PE...
PE Interview, need Help
Anyone who has interviews at an MM PE shop before and can give a few tips on how the interview process is like?
Interview Question - Buyside
What is "Cash Generation"? Is that FCF ? Question for context: "Equity Purchase price of company is estimated at US$30 million, of which US$10 million is to be funded with cash generation and the balance with debt. Assume last year the company had $50M in Assets, $40M in Liabilities and $3M in cash...
Requesting Help from Smart People - (PE / IB) Interview Question
Hey guys, Trying to get insight into solving the interview question below. How does one go about solving it? Thanks for the help! After a having expensed in past periods an estimated $5,000,000 in research and development for a new product, the Widget Company is faced with the decision of whether to...
New Private Equity Interview Course - v3.0 - Looking for Beta Users ($100 Off for Feedback)
Dearest Primates, We've been working hard around the clock to get version 3.0 of the famous PE interview prep course from WSO ready in time for private equity recruiting season this year (always earlier and earlier and now just right around the corner). We are looking for a total of 30 beta users to...
CDC Group Interview (Private Equity Direct)
I have an upcoming interview with the CDC Group (http://www.cdcgroup.com/) Any thoughts on what I should expect? (Outside of the regular walk me through resume type Qs) I assume it will be tailored to impact investing - anyone done an interview with IFC? Would assume it would be similar
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...
Emerging Markets Hybrid Private Equity/Hedge Fund Interview
Hey guys, I recently received an interview at a emerging markets hybrid private equity / hedge fund firm for an internship and wondering if anyone knew what the interview process will be like. For background, I have done an investment banking internship at a EB in New York and will be returning full...
Private Equity Interview Prep Pack Version 2.0 is Out!
Ready to tackle the toughest private equity interview questions? Recruiting season is right around the corner and just in time we've released version 2.0 of our popular PE interview Prep Pack. This new version includes: - 9 LBO Modeling Tests with VIDEO solutions (15+ hours of content) - 30+...
2015 Private Equity Recruiting Season Around the Corner....
I can't believe it's true, but I am already hearing a few rumblings / rumors from some of my PE contacts that private equity recruiting will be VERY early again this year. In other words, February again, only 11 days away...it would be nice for you guys & gals if it started in March, but I'm not...
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