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Rothschild Investment Banking Associate Interview Questions

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

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Finance & AccountingStart here. 7 questions · ~56 min
Linking Financial StatementsMedium

Explain how earnings, cash flow, retained earnings, working capital, fixed assets, debt, and cash connect across the three statements.

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WACC Calculation & RatesHard

Explain the WACC calculation and how a changing risk-free rate affects discount rates and valuation.

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Explain LBO MechanicsHard

Build a five-year paper LBO and calculate sponsor MOIC and IRR, including downside and upside sensitivities.

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Enterprise Value vs Equity ValueHard

Explain the EV-to-equity-value bridge and identify when each valuation measure is most informative.

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Walk Me Through Your DealsHard

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

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Behavioral & Leadership3 questions · ~24 min
Motivation for Investment BankingEasy

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

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Tight Deadline DeliveryMedium

Tests prioritization, ownership, communication, and execution under severe time pressure.

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Managing an Underperforming Team MemberMedium

Tests people management under pressure: coaching an underperformer while protecting team morale, delivery, and accountability.

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