BMO Financial Group Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BMO Financial Group.
BMO Financial Group
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The first round was pretty easy and straightforward. The final round was heavy on PE questions, but still quite manageable. There were no Paper LBOs or merger math. Both the first and final rounds included some unusual behavioral scenarios.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are the advantages and disadvantages for a seller when choosing between a strategic acquisition and a sale to a PE firm?
BMO Financial Group
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process involved standard investment banking questions and a stock pitch. It was a single round. They asked about why I'm interested in this sector, behavioral questions like 'tell me about a time X', why this specific location, and why I should be hired. Standard technical questions from the guide were also included.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain your interest in this particular location?
- Why are you interested in this sector?
- Describe a situation where you encountered X.
BMO Financial Group
Investment Banking Associate
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Went through 3 rounds of interviews over a long period. Scheduled a 4th interview for a week prior, but got a calendar notification saying the meeting was canceled 2 hours before. Never got an email explaining why. Followed up with the executive assistant and heard nothing back. Really indecent and unprofessional.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain a Leveraged Buyout (LBO) to me?
BMO Financial Group Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BMO Financial Group interview reports.
“How does a change in payment-in-kind depreciation affect each financial statement?”
Read reports →“How would a company's EV/EBITDA multiple be affected by a significant transaction planned for the upcoming year?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the difference between Enterprise Value and Equity Value?”
Read reports →“What are the advantages and disadvantages for a seller when choosing between a strategic acquisition and a sale to a PE firm?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the Canadian economy's outlook for the next year?”
Read report →“Could you explain a Leveraged Buyout (LBO) to me?”
Read report →“What is working capital and how would you explain it?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the key factors that drive a Leveraged Buyout (LBO)?”
Read report →“What do you understand about the field of investment banking?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 BMO Financial Group interview reports.