Search Fund Accelerator Investment Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Search Fund Accelerator.
Search Fund Accelerator
Private Equity Analyst
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied online and got contacted back about two weeks later. Had a phone interview, and after that, moved to the second part which was an Excel test. The test involved analyzing companies for acquisition potential by looking at things like industry cycle and productivity. I had 3 days to submit it. After submitting, I heard nothing back! Not even a rejection notice. It was pretty disrespectful given the effort and time it took (over 20 companies to analyze). Thinking about it now, I don't want to join a company that doesn't care about candidates, pays minimum wage for a private equity analyst, and profits off international students' desperation.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your background?
- Are you familiar with search fund accelerators?
- What makes you interested in our company?
Search Fund Accelerator
Private Equity Analyst
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and then followed up a week later via email. I got a link for a pre-interview exercise, finished it, and then scheduled a phone interview. The phone interview was straightforward. Afterwards, we discussed my availability to be in the office during the Fall. I didn't get an offer because I couldn't commit to the required time in the office.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Can you share an example of when you were entrepreneurial?
- What is your understanding of SFA?
- Could you tell me about yourself and your background?
Search Fund Accelerator
Private Equity Analyst
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
They had 2 rounds of interviews. It's super helpful to know the income statement, especially EBITDA, since they use it as a multiple of the company value. They want to see that candidates really get what they do, so be sure to check out the company website and come prepared with good questions.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain the income statement?
- What is your understanding of EBITDA?
- What research have you done on our company?
Search Fund Accelerator Investment Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Search Fund Accelerator interview reports.
“Could you define EBITDA and explain its significance?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the distinction between operating profit and EBIT?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the impact of a $10 increase in depreciation on the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between equity value and enterprise value?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what EBITDA is and why it's important?”
Read report →“What is the role of Search Fund Accelerator?”
Read report →“Could you explain what a search fund is?”
Read report →“Can you explain the difference between a conventional private equity fund and a search fund?”
Read report →“Could you explain what an LBO is?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 29 Search Fund Accelerator interview reports.