BDA Partners General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BDA Partners.
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
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I started with an online test covering basic finance questions and logic tests. Then, I had my first round with analysts, which was mostly technical questions with a bit of behavioral and motivational stuff. The interviewers were nice and didn't really go deep into my past experiences.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the distinction between equity value and enterprise value?
BDA Partners
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen Onsite Panel Group Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
First, there was a CV screening and an aptitude test which included language, accounting, and logic. Then, I had my first interview with a VP where we talked through my CV and they tested my Japanese. The second interview was also with a VP, and this one was more technical, asking about valuation methods, EBITDA, and industry multiples. The third interview was with a Director, focusing on my CV and some personality questions. Finally, the last interview was with an MD, again going over my CV and asking personality-based questions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain the three traditional valuation methods?
- How is EBITDA calculated?
- What's the typical EBITDA multiple for this industry?
BDA Partners General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BDA Partners interview reports.
“How is EBITDA calculated?”
Read reports →“What's the difference between intrinsic and relative valuation?”
Read reports →“What's the typical EBITDA multiple for this industry?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the distinction between equity value and enterprise value?”
Read reports →“How do financial statements connect with each other?”
Read report →“How are multiples used in company valuation?”
Read report →“Can you explain how a write-down of 60 on a tangible asset impacts the 3fs?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)?”
Read report →“Can you explain what a balance sheet is?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 BDA Partners interview reports.