Harris Williams & Co. Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
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Harris Williams & Co.
Investment Banking Associate
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I had a 30-minute phone chat with a recruiter first. Then, a Director interviewed me for 45 minutes, covering technical and behavioral stuff. After that, I had a super day at their Richmond office.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Could you please walk me through your resume?
- What makes you interested in banking?
- What specifically attracted you to our firm?
Harris Williams & Co.
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was contacted through on-campus recruiting events like information sessions and social hours. After attending these, I applied via the university's career center and had an on-campus interview about a week later. Most of the communication about the process came via email from a current Investment Banking Analyst, along with the corporate recruiter at the company's headquarters. They were pretty quick to respond, usually within 24 hours. The people I spoke with seemed really friendly and energetic. Just be ready to dive into technical questions whenever they come up.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell us about your past experiences and how they relate to this role?
- What are your thoughts on cultural fit for this position?
- Could you please walk me through a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis?
Harris Williams & Co.
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It started with a virtual first-round interview to see if I was a good fit and if I had the right qualifications. After that, the successful candidates were invited for an in-person Superday. The Superday was a bunch of interviews happening back-to-back with different people from the team. It was also a chance to meet people and get a feel for what it's like to work at the firm.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Tell me about yourself and your experiences.
- Walk me through your resume.
- Why are you interested in investment banking?
Harris Williams & Co. Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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“How would a $10 increase in depreciation impact the financial statements?”
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Read reports →“Can you explain how to get from net income to revenue on the income statement?”
Read reports →“What are the different types of financial statements and what do they tell you?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is, and what are the two methods to determine terminal value?”
Read report →“For a pen manufacturing company, who would be considered potential buyers?”
Read report →“Can you give examples of companies that might be interested in acquiring a chair manufacturer?”
Read report →“What would be the rationale for a company acquiring a competitor in a market where they currently have no presence?”
Read report →“Could you explain a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis?”
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