Cowen Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

I started with initial calls and then quickly landed in a set of back-to-back interviews at the office. My interviews ran consecutively with senior people and intermediates—associate-level and then multiple MDs—so I didn’t get much breathing room between conversations. Everyone was friendly and made it feel welcoming, and there was a clear mix of behavioral questions alongside technical checks.

A few parts caught my attention because they weren’t just textbook finance. I remember being asked brain-teaser style questions that felt a bit tricky, even though the tone was still pleasant. On the