Investment banking interview prep with bankers who got the offer
Banking interviews mix technical knowledge with a hard look at motivation. You may be asked to walk through a valuation, explain how the three statements link or talk about a recent deal, then explain why you want this bank and this team. Practising with a banker who passed the same process shows you where the bar really is.
What the process usually looks like
- 1Application and testsAn online application, often with numerical or situational judgement tests.
- 2Video or phone interviewMotivation and competency questions, sometimes recorded with no interviewer.
- 3Assessment centre or superdaySeveral back to back interviews covering technicals, behaviour and commercial awareness.
Every firm runs its own process and they change from year to year. Ask your coach what it looked like when they went through it.
What interviewers look for
- Solid technical basics: accounting, valuation and how deals work
- A convincing answer to why banking, why this bank and why this division
- Commercial awareness and a view on recent deals or markets
- Attention to detail and resilience
- Being someone the team would want on a late night
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Banking interview questions people ask
How technical do the interviews get?
It depends on the role and level. Expect the basics for internships and more depth for experienced hires. A coach from the same division can tell you what to expect.
What is a superday?
A day of several interviews in a row, sometimes with a group exercise. It tests stamina as well as knowledge, so practising a few interviews back to back helps.
Can I prepare for commercial awareness questions?
Yes. Pick two or three deals or market stories you understand well and practise explaining them simply. A coach will push you on the follow up questions.
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