00:00hey future bankers ready to land your dream job in investment banking we know interviews can feel
00:05intense but don't worry we have got your back today we'll go over some key interview questions
00:11that you will likely face when stepping into the world of investment banking welcome to
00:16imaticus learning where we help you get one step closer to your career goals in finance let's get
00:22started the classic question why investment banking it's your chance to showcase your passion for the
00:29industry but don't just say i love finance you need to stand out here's a great way to frame it
00:34investment banking isn't just about numbers it's about driving growth and creating value i want to
00:41be part of high stakes deals that transform industries this shows that you understand the
00:47bigger picture you're not just crunching numbers you're enabling billion dollar deals a good answer
00:53highlights your knowledge of the industry and your excitement for the fast-paced challenging environment
00:58the next big question walk me through your resume now think of this as your elevator pitch
01:04you've got to summarize your experience in a way that ties everything back to investment banking
01:10here's a tip follow the car framework challenge action and result when discussing each job or
01:19internship focus on the problems you solved the actions you took and the results you achieved
01:24and please don't just list your job titles bring your story to life ah the technicals how do you
01:31value a company this question tests your financial knowledge so there are two main methods number one
01:39bcf discounted cash flow projecting future cash flows and discounting them to present value
01:46number two comparable analysis comparing the target company to others in the same sector you know it's like
01:53figuring out the price of a house based on its future value and the price of nearby homes just
01:58make sure to explain it clearly and show that you know when to use each method investment banks love
02:04asking about current events so be ready for questions like tell me about a recent deal that caught your
02:10attention pick a deal that shows you're up to date with the market and more importantly that you
02:16understand why it was significant so you could talk about a high profile merger acquisition or ipo you
02:24know for example i was really interested in the zomato ipo because it signaled a turning point for
02:30indian tech companies going public then dive into what made the deal special was it the market timing
02:36the company's business model or the impact on the industry here's a question that tests your self-awareness
02:43what makes you a good fit for this role now there's a hint it's not just being good with numbers
02:49talk
02:50about skills like time management teamwork and the ability to work under pressure investment banking is
02:57high pressure and deadline driven you'll need to show that you can handle it and of course a healthy
03:03dose of caffeine helps don't forget the behavioral questions you'll get hit with questions like tell me
03:09about a time you faced a challenge at work and how you overcame it or describe a time when you
03:15had to
03:15work in a team under pressure use the star method to answer these situation task action and result
03:24basically tell them a great story about how you saved the day but keep it humble now for some classic
03:30questions that almost always come up question number one where do you see yourself in five years
03:38don't just say i want to be in this position show ambition and talk about how you want to grow
03:43within
03:44the firm maybe you know something like in five years i see myself leading a team in mna contributing
03:50to major deals and continuing to develop my expertise question number two what are your weaknesses now be
03:57honest but smart mention a real weakness but show how you're working on it for example i tend to focus
04:05too much on details but i have been learning to step back and focus on the bigger picture look no
04:11one's
04:12perfect but they want to see that you're working on improving yourself how do you stand out in an
04:17investment banking interview here's your secret sauce number one be confident but humble number two
04:25know your resume inside out number three ask smart questions and most importantly be yourself investment
04:34banking interviews are tough but if you prepare well and show genuine enthusiasm you will crack it
04:40that's a wrap on our top investment banking operations interview questions if you found this helpful
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04:51and career tips good luck with your interview prep and let us know in the comments if you have
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