Corporate finance and M&A interview questions
Questions from M&A boutiques and corporate finance teams: the three statements, valuation, deal mechanics and motivation.
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Behavioural
1Walk me through your CV.Core
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- Under two minutes, chronological, with a clear thread
- Each step explains a choice, not just a list of roles
- Ends with why this role and this firm now
2What are your main strengths and one genuine weakness?Core
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- Strengths backed by specific evidence relevant to the role
- A real weakness, not a disguised strength
- Concrete steps already taken to improve it
3Tell me about a time you led a team or took the initiative.Core
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- STAR structure
- Specific actions the candidate personally took
- Measurable outcome and what they learned about leading
4Where do you see yourself in five years?Core
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5What does an investment banking analyst actually do day to day?Core
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6Tell me about a time you worked in a team under a tight deadline.Intermediate
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7Why our firm rather than one of our competitors?Intermediate
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8Tell me about a time you failed or made a mistake.Intermediate
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9Tell me about a time you disagreed with someone in your team. How did you handle it?Intermediate
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10Why should we hire you over the other candidates?Intermediate
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