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PJT Partners Investment Banking Associate Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a PJT Partners Investment Banking Associate interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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Finance & AccountingStart here. 2 questions · ~16 min
DCF WalkthroughHard

Explain how to value a company using unlevered free cash flow, WACC, and terminal value.

ValuationDCFFinancial ModelingPPJT Partners
Link the Three Financial StatementsMedium

Explain how net income, cash flow, retained earnings, and balance-sheet balances connect and how to verify a three-statement model ties.

Accounting FundamentalsFinancial StatementsThree-Statement ModelingPPJT Partners
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Behavioral & Leadership2 questions · ~16 min
Why invest in BankingEasy

Tests whether your investment banking motivation is specific, informed, and connected to relevant experience.

achievementbankingbehavioralPPJT Partners
Greatest Strength and WeaknessEasy

Tests self-awareness, ownership, and the ability to turn a weakness into measurable professional growth.

strengthsweaknessesadaptabilityPPJT Partners

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