Role-specific questions
1. How do you model synergies and what haircut do you apply?
How to answer: Answer with a short framework (two or three steps), then back it with a specific example and the result.
2. What is accretion and dilution analysis?
How to answer: Define the concept in one sentence, walk through the steps in order, then add a real example from your work.
3. What are the main areas of financial due diligence?
How to answer: Define the concept in one sentence, walk through the steps in order, then add a real example from your work.
4. How do you value a target in a different industry?
How to answer: Answer with a short framework (two or three steps), then back it with a specific example and the result.
Common questions for Investment & Capital Markets roles
Pitch me an investment idea.
What interviewers look for: Cover thesis, valuation, catalysts, risks and exit.
Tell me about a model you are proud of.
What interviewers look for: Explain the structure, drivers, checks and the decision it supported.
Why this firm and this role?
What interviewers look for: Be specific about the firm's strategy and your skills.
Prepare a STAR story bank
- Situation: one or two sentences of context.
- Task: what you were responsible for.
- Action: what you did, step by step.
- Result: the outcome with a number, plus what you learned.
The Interview page in the app saves your own answers for each question and has a practice timer.