Your question is Recent M&A Transactions. Take a moment with it on the right.
Talk me through your thinking if you like. When you're confident, submit your answer and I'll grade it like a real screen (7/10 or better passes).
Tell me about a couple of M&A transactions that our bank has worked on recently.
This was reported as probably the most frequently asked question across interviews at banks. The candidate should select two genuinely recent Bank of America transactions and explain the deal rationale, transaction structure, and their relevance to the role. Do not invent deal facts if the details are not publicly disclosed.
Use publicly available information, distinguish announced terms from speculation, and be prepared to discuss valuation or precedent-transaction implications if asked.