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Sellside Group Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.8 Rounds average
Easy Typical difficulty
90.9% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sellside Group.

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M&A Analyst Intern

Finance · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Recruiter call
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral

The first 30 minutes was dedicated to presenting my project. After that, I was asked about myself, my background, and my motivation for this role. I also received feedback on my presentation. The interviewer was very friendly.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What about yourself?
  • What is your experience?
  • What is your interest level for this role?
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M&A Analyst

Finance · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

the interview process was pretty straightforward and not hard. they asked me to compile a list of companies that could be potentially involved in an M&A transaction. it was a good interview experience in general. they did not ask a lot of behavioral questions though.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Could you give me a quick introduction?
  • What companies do you think could be involved in an M&A transaction?
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M&A Intern

Finance · a year ago

Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other

The interview started with a general discussion about me and my strengths for about half the time. The second half involved presenting a variety of prospects for a current project based on public info that I had to prepare beforehand. This was basically a test of my qualifications.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • How did you identify these potential opportunities?

Sellside Group Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions

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What companies do you think could be involved in an M&A transaction?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 11 Sellside Group interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 45.8%
Presentation 37.5%
Technical 8.3%
Other 4.2%
Case 4.2%

Interview difficulty

Easy 45.5%
Average 45.5%
Difficult 9.1%

Candidate experience

Positive 90.9%
Neutral 9.1%