Needham & Co. Interview Questions
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Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Had one phone call with an analyst, they asked me some technical and market questions. The call was kinda dry and didn't feel like a real conversation. I don't think I really got to show who I am.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What's your take on the current market?
- Can you answer some basic finance technical questions?
- Can you walk me through the three financial statements?
Needham & Co.
Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation
It was tough. I met with a bunch of junior and senior bankers. It started technical and got less so as I met more senior people. It ended with interviews in NY.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Any standard banking questions?
- Some questions about strategic thinking?
- Some open ended questions?
Needham & Co.
Equity Research Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This was the first round interview. The Managing Director gave a quick background of the role and his team, then asked a few questions. He shared his experience with the company and which types of companies he covers. It lasted about 30 minutes or so.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Given the choice to keep only two financial statements, which two would you choose to eliminate?
Needham & Co.
Equity Research Analyst
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was super quick. Started with a behavioral phone interview, pretty chill, and the interviewer was helpful. Then, a super technical and direct second phone interview. The first interviewer did say to really know IB inside out, and they weren't kidding. The second interviewer drilled me on those same topics, probably to see if I'd mess up. So, definitely prep thoroughly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain your interest in Needham & Co.?
Needham & Co. Interview Questions
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“There is a 10x10x10 cube made of 1x1x1 cubes. How many cubes remain unpainted if the large cube is dipped in white paint?”
Read reports →“Where on the income statement can EBITDA be found, and how might you locate it using the financial statements?”
Read reports →“What is the impact of depreciation on the financial statements?”
Read reports →“Describe the impact on the three financial statements if $10 of depreciation is recorded.”
Read reports →“Compared to equity, is debt more costly?”
Read report →“If you had a 10x10x10 cube and dipped it in paint, how many cubes would have no paint on them?”
Read report →“Is Accounts Receivable a source or a use of cash?”
Read report →“Can you list the components of enterprise value?”
Read report →“Could you explain WACC and give its formula?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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