Commonly Asked Interview Questions (Investment Banking)
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS: INVESTMENT BANKING INTERVIEWS
These are the essence of commonly asked questions by banks at interviews.
About you
Employer
Knowledge / Experience
For more experienced candidates:
Working Style
Parting Words
These are the essence of commonly asked questions by banks at interviews.
About you
- Tell me about yourself / Walk me through your CV.
- What attracts you to a career in banking? What would you be doing if you weren’t in finance?
- Tell me more about your CCAs / case competitions/ leadership position(s).
- What are your hobbies / interests?
Employer
- Why did you apply to this bank / department? What is our competitive advantage?
- Why are you a good fit / why should we hire you?
- What do you think this position entails?
- What other positions / banks have you applied to?
Knowledge / Experience
- Market Knowledge
- Tell me more about this area in finance / M&A deal. Where do you think the Fixed Income / Equities / Commodities market is headed in the next 12 months?
- Technical Knowledge
- Define x technical term / What is your estimated valuation for a company in x industry with these financials?
- Critical Thinking Questions
- How many streetlamps are there in Singapore? How many toothbrushes are purchased a day in Singapore? How many plastic bottles are discarded each month?
- Tell me about your internship with XYZ competitor bank.
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
For more experienced candidates:
- Why did you leave your previous job?
- What was your last drawn salary? What is your expected remuneration?
Working Style
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- How do you handle stress?
- Do you work well in a team / Are you able to work independently?
- What are your expectations as to mentorship / working environment?
Parting Words
- Do you have any questions?
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