BNP Paribas Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BNP Paribas.
BNP Paribas
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
The interview process kicked off with a first round focused entirely on technical skills and a brain teaser. Following that, the superday consisted of three interviews. I interviewed with a VP, a Director, and a Managing Director. The superday interviews were predominantly behavioral, covering standard questions. Make sure to know your resume inside out.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Questions covering accounting principles.
- Questions on valuation methods.
- Questions about Enterprise Value (EV) and Equity Value (EQ).
BNP Paribas
Investment Banking Associate
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a super chill interview with BNP Paribas—friendly vibes, conversational flow. Mostly behavioral with a few technicals. Felt like they genuinely wanted to know me. Overall, a smooth and positive experience!
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an example of teamwork from your previous work?
- Tell me about a leadership example from your previous work.
BNP Paribas
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process had 3 steps. First, an HR interview where we talked about personal info and my CV. Then, an interview with an Associate to VP, focusing on technical answers and a recent deal I worked on. Finally, a one-on-one with a Managing Director, covering personal aspects and various details about my professional career.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain basic investment banking concepts?
- What is EBITDA Composition?
- How do you classify Equity cashflow?
BNP Paribas Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BNP Paribas interview reports.
“Which cost is higher: the cost of debt or the cost of equity?”
Read reports →“If depreciation and amortization decreased by €10 with a 40% tax rate, what would be the impact?”
Read reports →“How would the financial statements change if a PP&E worth 100 was purchased?”
Read reports →“What cost of capital would you use for valuing merger synergies?”
Read reports →“Given Company A's ownership stakes and the EBITDA figures for Company B and C, what is Company A's EBITDA?”
Read report →“Would you prefer to receive $1 million now or $2 million in 10 years?”
Read report →“Could you explain the impact of a 10€ increase in depreciation on the three primary financial statements?”
Read report →“What are key metrics in Private Equity, such as money multiple?”
Read report →“What is the impact of associates and minority interests on the income statement and bridge?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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