What Should You Expect in an Investment Banking Interview?

Investment banking interviews test whether you can communicate professionally, explain your motivation, and apply core finance concepts under pressure. Expect behavioral, technical, market, and brain-teaser questions, and prepare to handle each type in a realistic interview setting.

Author: Michael Harris Updated 5 min read

How the interview process usually works

The format varies by bank, office, group, and recruiting cycle. You may start with a phone or video screen, move through one or more first-round interviews, and finish with several final-round conversations. Those final rounds are often called Superdays, although firms use different names and formats.

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