Société Générale Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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Société Générale
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through a 1st round interview and then a superday. The 1st round was with a trader, which was a bit odd, and focused on market-related questions. The superday consisted of three 30-minute interviews: one with a mix of behavioral and technical questions, another purely behavioral, and the last one technical.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about yourself (TMAY). It was a general behavioral question, as expected.
- Can you explain how to calculate a company's EV/EBITDA?
- What is debt?
Société Générale
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Case Behavioral Coding
I had two interview rounds. The first interview was with two associates, which was challenging but manageable. The second interview was with a director and a managing director. It could last up to six hours, making it even more difficult. However, everyone was very kind.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Classic investment banking interview questions asked
- Brainteasers were asked
- Market sizing questions were asked
Société Générale
M&A
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Pretty smooth process with 2 interview rounds. The first was with junior team members, focusing on my motivation and technical abilities. We covered standard valuation techniques like DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions, and LBOs. The second round was with senior folks, mostly about my fit and motivation, and also discussing my background.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Tell me about typical valuation methods.
- Can you walk me through a DCF valuation?
- What are trading comps and how do you use them?
Société Générale Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
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“What is the effect of increasing interest rates on yields?”
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Read reports →“Can you tell me the formula for a bridge loan?”
Read reports →“What is the typical IRR expected by financial sponsors in a deal?”
Read report →“Among the valuation methods, which one generally results in the highest valuation?”
Read report →“What is the impact of '+10' on financial statements?”
Read report →“What are the underlying formulas used in these valuation techniques?”
Read report →“Can you explain a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis?”
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