Citizens Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Citizens.
Citizens
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I had a 30-minute interview with two analysts. It included a mix of behavioral and basic technical questions, along with a question about current events or deals. The technical part covered basics like DCF and how depreciation affects the three financial statements.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you discuss a deal you've been following in the news recently?
Citizens
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a pretty standard process. They hit you with some basic technical questions, some behavioral stuff, and asked about your motivations. It included questions like why you want to work here, why you're interested in IBD, a general 'tell me about yourself,' and then some technicals on DCF, WACC, cost of equity, cost of debt, the Fed's interest rate, and your choice to pursue finance.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- Why are you interested in Investment Banking Division (IBD)?
- What makes you want to work for this specific firm?
Citizens
M&A Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
The interview process kicks off with a video call, typically with an associate or senior analyst. Expect some behavioral questions and a few technical accounting/finance queries relevant to investment banking. The final round, the SuperDay, involves about 6-7 interviews covering behavioral, technical, and critical-thinking topics. To ace it, be ready to share your background, explain technical concepts, and build rapport with the interviewers.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me about your interest in investment banking and M&A.
- Why are you interested in joining Citizens?
- What motivates you?
Citizens Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Citizens interview reports.
“Can you give examples of non-recurring charges that should be added back to a company's EBIT or EBITDA when analyzing its financial statements?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the impact of a $10 increase in depreciation on the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“What are the four primary methods for valuing a company?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the three main financial statements and their interconnections?”
Read report →“Could you briefly explain each of the four valuation methods?”
Read report →“Can you solve this brain teaser?”
Read report →“Could you walk me through a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis?”
Read report →“Can you explain accounting fundamentals?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 Citizens interview reports.