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Top 50 Investment Banking Analyst Interview Questions

The 50 most important questions to prepare for Investment Banking Analyst interviews. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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Finance & AccountingStart here. 21 questions · ~168 min
Depreciation Impact on StatementsMedium
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Trace a $10 depreciation increase through net income, cash flow, PP&E, retained earnings, and the balance sheet.

Accounting FundamentalsFinancial StatementsdepreciationKKKRAArena InvestorsComply
Cost of CapitalHard
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Calculate WACC from CAPM, after-tax debt cost, and capital structure weights for use in a DCF.

ValuationWACCFinancial ModelingWest MonroeBBMO Financial GroupSuntrust Investment Services
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Strategy11 questions · ~88 min
Tell Me About YourselfEasy
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Craft a concise self-introduction that highlights fit, communication style, and relevance for an Account Executive role.

brand cultureBusiness AcumenCompetitive AnalysisKin InsuranceCNABrex
Resume WalkthroughEasy
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Present a concise, structured resume walkthrough that connects your experience to the Research Analyst role at Baird.

Estimationanalytical thinkingBusiness AcumenPaycomIndustrial and Commercial Bank of ChinaCCommerzbank
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Metrics3 questions · ~24 min
Core Financial Ratios to AnalyzeEasy

Identify the core financial ratios used to assess liquidity, profitability, leverage, and efficiency.

KPIsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisIndustrial and Commercial Bank of ChinaCastleton Commodities InternationalBrunswick
Analyze Core SaaS Revenue MetricsMedium

Define and analyze ARR, NRR, and LTV/CAC using a practical SaaS framework tied to growth, retention, and unit economics.

ltv/cacnrrarrNew RelicPluralsightZoomInfo Technologies
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Behavioral & Leadership15 questions · ~120 min
Enterprise Value vs Equity ValueMedium
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Tests clear financial communication and ownership when explaining the difference between Enterprise Value and Equity Value.

accounting treatmentCommunicationOwnershipWells FargoJefferiesBNP Paribas
Motivation for Investment BankingEasy
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Tests whether the candidate has specific, informed, and credible motivation for investment banking.

career goalsbehavioral questionsinvestment bankingHsbcSantander Holdings USARaymond James Financial
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