SMBC Capital Markets 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 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SMBC Capital Markets.
SMBC Capital Markets
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
The interview process wasn't technical at all, it was mostly behavioral with a minor technical aspect. They asked about 3 financial statements and D&A. Honestly, it wasn't bad and you guys can definitely do it, but they ended up rejecting me.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain what would happen if Depreciation increased by $10?
- Can you describe the three main financial statements?
- Tell me about Depreciation and Amortization.
SMBC Capital Markets
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
it was easy and pretty straightforward, the whole thing took about 45 minutes over the phone. there were some behavioral questions and some technical ones. the interviewer was super nice and asked a lot about my college experiences. overall, it was alright.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why are you interested in investment banking?
- What are your reasons for wanting to join SMBC?
SMBC Capital Markets
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The bank didn't have the typical investment banking vibe, but the people there were nice and helpful. It felt more like private banking, which might suit clients wanting a more personal touch. Overall, it was a good experience; they answered basic questions well and sorted out technical problems quickly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the flow of net income across the three financial statements?
SMBC Capital Markets Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SMBC Capital Markets interview reports.
“Could you explain what would happen if Depreciation increased by $10?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the flow of net income across the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“Tell me about Depreciation and Amortization.”
Read reports →“Can you describe the three main financial statements?”
Read reports →“Why Investment Banking?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in investment banking?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for wanting to join SMBC?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself and explain why you're interested in Investment Banking?”
Read report →“What makes you a good fit for SMBC?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 SMBC Capital Markets interview reports.