Video Interview Questions: Investment Banking
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What personal qualities are considered essential for success in investment banking?

  • Social media expertise
  • Musical talent
  • Strong analytic skills (correct)
  • Ability to operate machinery

    • A strong work ethic contributes 20% to success in investment banking according to common beliefs.

    False

    What motivates the individual to pursue a career in investment banking?

    Interest sparked from conversations with a family friend and subsequent research.

    The process of learning how to optimize the value of a company is essential for _____ in M&A.

    <p>sell side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the skills to their descriptions:

    <p>Strong communicator = Ability to organize and lead effectively Curious and proactive = Carries out personal research to understand tasks Data and numerical skills = Essential for financial analysis Strong work ethic = Guaranteed to be the hardest working person in the team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology does Mobileye primarily provide?

    <p>Driverless car technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intel's acquisition of Mobileye is aimed at enhancing their presence in the driverless car market.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the objective of the PowerPoint presentation created while shadowing Simon Jack at the BBC?

    <p>To explore the quantitative and qualitative changes to the UK economy 10 years on from the Financial Crisis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The potential of the merger between Intel and Mobileye could lead to making billions in the __________ technology industry.

    <p>driverless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>ADAS = Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems EPQ = Extended Project Qualification BBC = British Broadcasting Corporation IB = International Baccalaureate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is noted as a key personal weakness?

    <p>Impatience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The automotive industry is facing little competition in the development of driverless cars.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a personal challenge faced before the Cambridge Interview?

    <p>Grandmother's passing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The highest grade possible was solely based on targets set by others.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant project did the individual produce at the age of 17?

    <p>EPQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The individual achieved a _____ in Maths A Level.

    <p>99%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following achievements with their descriptions:

    <p>Gaining a place at Cambridge = Result of hard work and high grades Playing 10 for the University First team = Leading and implementing strategies Inclusivity ethos in rugby = Removing bully culture in school EPQ = 22,000-word project with extensive research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What methodology did the individual propose in the debate with their professor?

    <p>An efficient methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leading a sports team involved working with younger, less experienced teammates.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common issue among senior rugby players that needed to be addressed?

    <p>Bullying of younger team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The individual directly confronted the bullies to solve the problem.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key learning from taking a leadership role in a sports team?

    <p>Work ethic earns respect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant physical challenge did the individual face before their first-year finals?

    <p>Broken hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The initial task involved solving a _____ maximization problem.

    <p>utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motivation behind the individual's persistence after injury was to focus on learning about __________.

    <p>investment banking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step was NOT mentioned as a part of leading the project involving multiple teams?

    <p>Implement a strict punishment for poor performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The project leader aimed to set achievable objectives for each team member.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a suggested incentive for enhancing efficiency and quality in the project?

    <p>Monetary rewards or time off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addressing bullying, the individual decided to introduce more aggression into __________.

    <p>training sessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each strategy to its primary purpose in project management:

    <p>Hold a meeting = Gather team input Delegate tasks = Optimize team strengths Set achievable objectives = Guide progress Offer incentives = Motivate performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Video Interview Questions: Draft 1

    • Question 1: Walk through your CV.

    • Question 2: Why do you want to work at this firm?

      • Interested in investment banking due to father's friend's role
      • Research from books and online
      • Possessing needed attributes: analytical, communication, work ethic, curious, proactive, team player
      • The nature of the job interests you, technical aspect

    • Question 3: Why Investment Banking?

      • Interested in investment banking
      • Learning methods to value a firm (3 methods)
      • Learning how leveraged buyouts happen
      • Learning about the buy-side (M&A) and sell-side (M&A)

    • Question 4: Why should we pick you/Tell me about yourself?

      • Strong communicator and leader, able to lead effectively, a good delegator
      • Strong work ethic and self motivation, hardest working person in the team
      • Curious and proactive, asking questions, understands something fully
      • Team player, making sure everyone's opinion is heard
      • Willing to develop weaknesses

    • Question 5: What does an investment banker do?

      • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
        • Sell side M&A: find a buyer, conducting negotiations, post-merger integration
        • Buy side M&A: find acquisition candidates, value of company, precedent transactions
        • valuation and discounted cash flow valuation
      • Raising Capital
        • Equity Finance (IPO): underwrite stocks, investor relations, compliance
        • Debt Finance (Debt Financing): taking on a loan, selling bonds, leveraged buyouts

    • Question 6: Please highlight a recent news event.

      • Investment banks losing grip on IPOs
      • Spotify and Slack direct listing - to cut out intermediaries

    • Question 7: Describe a recent M&A transaction.

      • Uber's acquisition of Careem.
      • $3.1 Billion transaction, Jefferies as financial advisor

    • Question 8: What are the recent M&A trends?

      • Increased in Corporate Streamlining: consolidating core businesses
      • Increase in importance of M&A due to difficulty in organically growing businesses
      • Constant Capital Availability: private equity funds available
      • Technology will remain dominant: new tech IPOs fuel M&A growth

    • Question 9: What is a major event you followed recently?

      • Intel's $15.3 Billion acquisition of Mobileye
      • providing driverless car technology (ADAS)
      • Rapid industry growth potential

    • Question 10: What are your weaknesses?

      • Impatience if someone doesn't do something in time

    • Question 11: Communicate a technical piece of information to a mixed audience

      • Presenting your EPQ on fiscal policy and inequality
      • Condensing 22,000 words into a 25-minute presentation

    • Question 12: Describe a situation when you had to resolve a work-related problem

      • Resolve work-related problem, potentially related to rugby bullying

    • Question 13: Tell me about a time when you worked on a project as part of a team.

      • Working at the bbc, creating a power point presentation, aired on BBC news

    • Question 14: Describe completing challenging tasks.

      • Challenges in difficult circumstances (e.g., grandmother's passing)
      • Meeting tough targets in exams and academic work

    • Question 15: Give an example of planning a large project

      • Producing an EPQ, researching and writing a 22,000-word project, alongside other A levels

    • Question 16: Persuading someone around to your idea

      • Debate with microeconomics professor, new methodology for a problem

    • Question 17: Describe introducing a new idea at work.

      • See above

    • Question 18: Describe a time you took a leading role.

      • Playing 10 for the university first team, running strategies, leading a team (post-graduates)

    • Question 19: What is your biggest achievement? (academic, non-academic)

      • Gaining a place at Cambridge
      • Inclusivity into senior rugby

    • Question 20: Solve a problem innovatively.

      • See above

    • Question 21: Hardest problem you encountered, and how overcame.

      • Addressing bully culture in senior rugby
      • Increased aggression in training, one on one sessions

    • Question 22: Situation that required overcoming obstacles

      • Breaking hand before finals

    • Question 23: Assigned project with multiple teams

    • Question 24: Turning down a project with conflicts

      • Turning down geography A-level due to needing to complete other coursework and competing deadlines

    • Question 25: Benefits of raising equity and debt

    • Question 26: Resolving a conflict at work

      • Rugby example - reducing bullying

    • Question 27: Interests in current affairs

    • Question 28: Two companies you think should merge and why

      • Apple pay and Inamo

    • Question 29: Is Facebook overvalued

      • Facebook's enterprise value ($), Google's enterprise value ($), and Apple's enterprise value ($).

    • Question 30: How to value Uber

    • Question 31: What is a synergy

    • Question 32: What is your biggest weakness?

    • Question 33: Major recent event, how will affect markets

    • Question 34: Deals recently interested in

    • Question 35: Industry followed, Recent Deals

    • General Questions: Experiences of changing approach quickly, unique experiences/expertise, financial services industry challenges, 5-year career plan

    Other Points

    • Specific Companies: Mastercard, Nets, Apple, Intel's Modem business, Mobileye, Uber, Careem, FIS, Facebook, Google, Apple
    • Concepts: Mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, capital raising, financial modelling, discounted cash flow, precedent transactions, comparable companies' valuation, private equity funds, technology, driverless car technology, synergies, valuing companies, and 5-year career plans

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    Prepare for your investment banking interviews with this quiz focusing on key questions and ideal responses. Practice articulating your background, motivations, and qualifications effectively. Get ready to impress with your understanding of the industry and personal attributes.

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