Cowen Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

I began with an HR call, then sat in multiple back-to-back interviews that included conversations with analysts and associates, and eventually I reached a superday that involved technical questions plus interviews with a VP and an MD. The modeling part stood out—there was a modeling test, and it made the whole process feel more demanding and precise than just standard Q&A.

In terms of difficulty, I remember feeling like my preparation matched what I thought they’d ask, until the feedback came quickly during the technical portion. At one point, after I answered, the interviewer essentially