Banking Interviews - What are they looking for?

• Personality fit:

Proof of work ethic, leadership, teamwork, and professionalism.
Ability to handle pressure and maintain composure.

• ANYTHING on your resume, especially previous financial services experiences
• Evidence of your interest in the field:
  • Why iBanking?
  • Why our firm?
  • What do the different departments do and how do they work together?
  • Related internships?
  • Long term career goals?
• Evidence of quantitative skills, economics, logic, and financial theory:
• Knowledge and ability to use financial terms comfortably and correctly
• Accounting concepts-gross margins
• Financial ratios-liquidity ratios
• Financial concepts-beta
• Investment models-capital asset pricing model
• Business theory-Porter's five forces
• Company valuation techniques

• Knowledge and understanding of:
  • Favorite stocks
  • Outlook on the market

• 2nd round interviews- you can expect to interview with at least 3 or more people

Per division - Required abilities

Trading = Competitive
Sales = Persuasive
Research = Attention to detail
Banking = Ability to work long hours and travel

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