Investment banking interview questions
The technical and behavioural questions asked in London Spring Week, Summer and Off-cycle interviews, from accounting and valuation to LBOs and "why banking?".
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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
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- 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'
3What 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
4Tell me about a time you led a team or took the initiative.Core
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5Where do you see yourself in five years?Core
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6What does an investment banking analyst actually do day to day?Core
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7Tell me about a time you worked in a team under a tight deadline.Intermediate
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8Why our firm rather than one of our competitors?Intermediate
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9Tell me about a time you failed or made a mistake.Intermediate
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10Tell me about a time you disagreed with someone in your team. How did you handle it?Intermediate
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