Raymond James Financial Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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Raymond James Financial
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
So first there was 1 HR interview, then we had a selective networking event where they invited 50 people and 20 were selected for the assessment centre (AC). From the AC, 10-12 people were given offers. Then for the AC itself, there were 2 MD interviews plus a group case study.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you tell me why you are interested in Raymond James?
- What draws you to M&A?
- Could you explain the distinction between Mergers and Acquisitions?
Raymond James Financial
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This was an off-cycle full-time hire process. It had 3 rounds plus a super day. The first round was a 15-30 min phone call with an analyst, it was super chill and didn't really touch on finance or the job. The second round was a 2 on 1 with easy technical questions from the guide. After that, I went to their DC office for a superday.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you outline the typical steps involved in an M&A transaction?
Raymond James Financial
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I had a great experience with the Toronto team. The interview process was engaging and pleasant. The interviewers were not only kind but also very smart and professional. They asked technical questions, but they were never too difficult or overwhelming. The focus was more on assessing my skills and understanding of the role, rather than testing me with overly tough challenges. The team was incredibly friendly, which made the entire experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Overall, I felt that the atmosphere was collaborative, and everyone seemed genuinely supportive and eager to see how I could contribute. It was a positive and welcoming environment, and I'm excited about the possibility of working with such a great group of people.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain a DCF model to me?
Raymond James Financial Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Raymond James Financial interview reports.
“Regarding enterprise value, why is EBITDA used as the denominator instead of equity value?”
Read reports →“How does $10 of depreciation impact the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“How would a $10 increase in depreciation impact the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“How do you value a company that has cash flows of 1 million dollars in perpetuity?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between Net Operating Income (NOI) and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA)?”
Read report →“What's a disadvantage of using the precedent transaction method for company valuation?”
Read report →“What are the differences in financial statements for the Financial Institutions Group (FIG)?”
Read report →“Can you explain the accounting implications of $10 in depreciation?”
Read report →“What are the four most critical elements to consider when valuing a property?”
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