Greenhill & Co. General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Greenhill & Co..
Greenhill & Co.
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The interview process kicked off with an initial round involving questions and application review. This was followed by a second stage, a brief video interview lasting about 30 minutes, which was more focused on motivation than technical skills. The third stage consisted of an online assessment designed to evaluate numerical ability.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to intern at Greenhill and Co?
Greenhill & Co.
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The first interview wasn't too difficult, and it consisted mainly of behavioral questions, not with Greenhill directly. The interviewer was quite friendly, and we had a bit of casual chat at the beginning, which definitely helped me feel more comfortable.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe the most challenging problem you've encountered and how you addressed it?
Greenhill & Co.
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First round was online with freshminds. It was 50% personal questions and 50% slightly technical. They asked general questions about M&A and my interest in it, including what specific transactions I found interesting.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How does Greenhill stand out from its competitors?
Greenhill & Co. General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Greenhill & Co. interview reports.
“Under what conditions would a company choose to merge with another, and under what conditions would a company choose to acquire another?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the conditions that would lead a company to merge with another, and conversely, what situations would prompt a company to acquire another?”
Read reports →“How does Greenhill stand out from its competitors?”
Read reports →“Did you find the GMAT section easy?”
Read reports →“How do you approach writing essays in English on financial topics?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on current events relevant to finance?”
Read report →“What is your interest in Investment Banking?”
Read report →“What is your knowledge of accounting principles?”
Read report →“Could you explain your interest in Greenhill?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Greenhill & Co. interview reports.