BDA Partners Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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BDA Partners
M&A Analyst Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Group
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral Technical Group
Started with an online test / application questions about motivations, start date, and visa eligibility. Then a behavioural interview with a VP and an M&A technical interview with associates. Finally, an AC (assessment centre) round.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Why investment banking division?
- Why are you a good fit?
- What is Enterprise Value?
BDA Partners
Investment Banking Intern
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Case
It was 7 rounds total, including a case study. This was a while ago. They asked a lot of technical questions. I could answer them, but at some point, it felt like the interviewers were asking way beyond what was necessary, until I didn't know. I felt it was unnecessary and they were just swinging their ego to make sure I knew they were better.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Standard IBD technicals with a few more advanced technicals
BDA Partners
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Case Presentation Behavioral
I went through a process that involved a case study and then interviews with two supervisors. The communication was difficult because I was often put on hold without clear information. An outside consultant managed the process and also lacked clear answers about what was next. After a significant delay, the process resumed.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you prepare a company profile?
- Tell me about your past experience.
- Can you go over the process details?
BDA Partners
Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
The interview process was a mix of technical and cultural fit assessments. A lot of culture questions were asked, along with a deep dive into previous deal experience. The technical part wasn't the hardest, but they expect you to know the market and what sets the company apart from other boutiques in the industry.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe a difficult obstacle you encountered in a past deal?
- Tell me about a challenging situation you faced during a deal.
- What makes this firm stand out compared to other boutique firms in the industry?
BDA Partners Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BDA Partners interview reports.
“How does a $10 increase in depreciation affect the financial statements?”
Read reports →“What distinguishes an investment bank from a commercial bank?”
Read reports →“What impact would a $10 increase in depreciation have on the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“What is a Discounted Cash Flow?”
Read reports →“What's the difference between intrinsic and relative valuation?”
Read report →“What is the methodology for calculating the cost of capital?”
Read report →“What's the typical EBITDA multiple for this industry?”
Read report →“Could you explain the distinction between equity value and enterprise value?”
Read report →“Do you believe Chinese stocks are currently overvalued or undervalued?”
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