Moelis & Company Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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Moelis & Company
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was very technical and cold. The associate who interviewed me was really focused on market knowledge and drilling down into specific technical areas. Less focus was placed on behavioral questions. You should be prepared because it starts right from the first round.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you explain a question related to EBITDA calculation?
- What's the current price of the S&P 500?
Moelis & Company
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
This was a 2-round interview process. The first round was with an Associate, and the second round was with an Executive Director and Managing Director. Both rounds included a mix of technical and behavioral questions. The interviewers seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me better, rather than just asking the typical 400 investment banking questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your background.
- Can you discuss your previous work experience?
Moelis & Company
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, there were some initial calls with HR just to check if I was available and to ask some behavioral questions. After that, I had a 30-minute Zoom call with a senior team member to see if I was a good fit for the role.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis?
- What's the impact on the three main financial statements when there's a change in depreciation?
- Regarding an M&A transaction, when selling assets or stock, does it dilute or accrete value for the buyer?
Moelis & Company Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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“If PP&E is written off by $10, how would that affect the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“What's the impact on the three main financial statements when there's a change in depreciation?”
Read reports →“How would a change in the tax rate impact a DCF model?”
Read reports →“What is the impact of a $10 overstatement in Depreciation and Amortization on the three main financial statements?”
Read reports →“In cases where a company has negative earnings, how would you approach its valuation?”
Read report →“Regarding an M&A transaction, when selling assets or stock, does it dilute or accrete value for the buyer?”
Read report →“Given an investment of $100 in equipment, how would you track its impact on the financial statements?”
Read report →“Can you explain why companies in the same industry might have different valuation multiples?”
Read report →“Between P/E and EV/EBITDA, which do you find to be a more effective metric?”
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