Perella Weinberg Partners Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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Perella Weinberg Partners
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and Dartmouth Partners arranged a 20-minute interview. They contacted me to set up the call, which was an even mix of behavioral and technical questions. The difficulty was medium, with some multi-step accounting questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Have you received a return offer?
- In what ways have your summer experiences influenced your career aspirations for a full-time position?
Perella Weinberg Partners
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Case Presentation Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with an individual case study. I had 1 hour to prepare and then a 15-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A. I was given an investor presentation, an annual report, and a broker report. My task was to prepare a company presentation covering its characteristics and products, conduct a SWOT analysis, and perform a valuation including EV bridge, EBITDA, and EV/EBITDA multiples. The presentation was in English with a member from the London office. After that, there were three 45-minute interview rounds with senior employees from both London and Paris. These interviews focused on personal fit and technical questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain the differences between the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) and the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model?
- What distinguishes the DDM from the DCF?
Perella Weinberg Partners
Investment Banking Associate
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a multi-round process. First, I had a phone screen with a VP, followed by a technical assessment focusing on modelling. Then, there was a superday with more team members. It was pretty standard for an IB interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What effect does the cost of debt have on WACC?
Perella Weinberg Partners Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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“What effect does the cost of debt have on WACC?”
Read reports →“What is the impact of $10 in depreciation on the three main financial statements?”
Read reports →“Suppose a factory was bought for $100 using a $100 loan with 10% interest. The factory also depreciates by 10% each year. Could you explain how the financial statements would look after one year?”
Read reports →“How do you get from Enterprise Value to Equity Value?”
Read reports →“How would a $100 write-down of equipment affect the three financial statements?”
Read report →“If taps A and B together fill a swimming pool in 3 hours, and tap A alone takes 5 hours less than tap B to fill it, how many hours does it take for tap A to fill the pool by itself?”
Read report →“Can you explain the impact of $10 in depreciation on the financial statements?”
Read report →“How do you get from Revenue to Free Cash Flow?”
Read report →“Can you estimate the annual net sales for a typical Pret-a-manger store?”
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