BlackArch Partners Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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BlackArch Partners
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Case
It was a quick and straightforward process. The first round involved some technical questions about negative EBITDA and valuation methods. The second round was entirely behavioral, with a VP asking a lot of fit-based questions about culture and my interest in NC/Blackarch. We even talked about fantasy football. The culture seems relaxed but with a strong work ethic.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What are the implications if a company has negative EBITDA?
- Could you explain the different valuation methodologies?
- Tell me about a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.
BlackArch Partners
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Group Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Group Behavioral
The whole thing took about a month, and there were 3 main stages. First, there was a phone screen that didn't really go deep into technical stuff. Then, I had an in-person interview on campus. The night before, there was a meet and greet, and then on the interview day, a 30-minute group interview. Finally, the last round was a 'superday' at the actual office. Again, we had a meet and greet the night before, and then the next day was packed with 12 separate interviews.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain a leveraged buyout (LBO)?
- What does working capital refer to?
BlackArch Partners
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 30 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview questions were pretty straightforward, but they invited over 30 candidates to the superday, making it feel like a real numbers game. I enjoyed talking to the people I met, though I wasn't entirely sure what they were looking for since the offers seemed a bit arbitrary.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the three main financial statements?
BlackArch Partners Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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“If depreciation is $10 and the tax rate is 30%, how does that impact the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“What are the implications if a company has negative EBITDA?”
Read reports →“What is the impact of 10 days of depreciation on the financial statements?”
Read reports →“How would an increase in capex affect the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“Can you list the three main financial statements?”
Read report →“Can you list the 4 valuation methods?”
Read report →“Can you explain the three main financial statements?”
Read report →“Can you explain the linkage between the three financial statements?”
Read report →“Can you explain a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis?”
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