Nomura Investment Banking Associate Interview Questions

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Finance & AccountingStart here. 11 questions · ~88 min

Build a five-year paper LBO and calculate sponsor MOIC and IRR under alternative exit multiple assumptions.

Walk Me Through Your DealsHard

Present a completed transaction clearly, quantify your role and returns, and explain the investment judgment behind the deal.

LBOFinancial ModelingMergers & Acquisitions

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How Do You Do an LBO, What Impacts an LBO, and What Makes a Good LBO Candidate?Hard

Build a paper LBO, calculate MOIC and IRR, identify return drivers, and define the characteristics of an attractive LBO candidate.

ValuationLBOFinancial Modeling

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Strategy4 questions · ~32 min

Assesses awareness of IPO risk factors and market dynamics.

IPO Marketing Process and Deal ExperienceMedium

Evaluates experience with equity issuances and client-facing execution.

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Behavioral & Leadership6 questions · ~48 min

Handling Major Deal ObstaclesEasy

Tests deal ownership, resilience, stakeholder influence, and judgment when a significant obstacle threatens revenue.

account executivebehavior under pressureexperience

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Motivation for Investment BankingEasy

Tests whether the candidate has specific, informed, and credible motivation for investment banking.

career goalsbehavioral questionsinvestment banking

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