Behavioural and fit interview questions
Walk me through your CV, why banking, why this firm, teamwork and failure: the questions that decide most first rounds.
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Behavioural
1Walk me through your CV.Core
What a strong answer covers
- 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
2Why investment banking, and why London?Core
What a strong answer covers
- Specific reasons: deal exposure, learning curve, transaction work
- Evidence from own experience (internship, society, project)
- A credible reason for London (market depth, cross-border deals), not just 'it's the hub'
3Why Transaction Services rather than audit or investment banking?Core
What a strong answer covers
- Understands what TS does: financial due diligence, quality of earnings, net debt, working capital
- Links it to own interests and skills
- Shows knowledge of the firm's deals practice
4What are your main strengths and one genuine weakness?Core
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5Tell me about a time you led a team or took the initiative.Core
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6Where do you see yourself in five years?Core
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7What does an investment banking analyst actually do day to day?Core
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8What is the difference between audit and transaction services?Core
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9Why private equity rather than investment banking?Core
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10Why equity research, and what makes a good research analyst?Core
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