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William Blair Investment Banking Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a William Blair Investment Banking Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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Finance & AccountingStart here. 10 questions · ~80 min
Depreciation Impact on StatementsMedium

Trace a $10 depreciation increase through net income, cash flow, PP&E, retained earnings, and the balance sheet.

Accounting FundamentalsFinancial StatementsdepreciationWilliam Blair
Enterprise Value vs Equity ValueEasy

Assesses valuation concepts and when to apply them.

Valuationequity valueenterprise valueWilliam Blair
LBO IRR DriversMedium

Assesses understanding of LBO mechanics and drivers of returns.

irrValuationLBOWilliam Blair
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Strategy4 questions · ~32 min
Interest Rate Environment and PEMedium

Evaluates macro understanding and implications for deal activity.

market dynamicsWilliam Blair
Stock Pitch or Industry PitchMedium

Evaluates market view, rationale, and concise communication.

market analysisstock pitchinvestment thesisWilliam Blair
LBO Candidate MetricsMedium

Assesses prioritization of key deal metrics and screening approach.

LBOWilliam Blair
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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~56 min
Deal or Industry Trend InterestMedium

Evaluates market awareness and interest alignment with IB topics.

industry knowledgemotivationWilliam Blair
Multiple Deadlines HandlingMedium

Tests time management and prioritization in a real scenario.

Conflict Resolutiontime managementPrioritizationWilliam Blair
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