I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ardea Partners (London, England) in Mar 2024
Interview
1st round - with two people - a mix of behavioral and technical. I think if you are successful then the next round is a modeling test - overall tough first round
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tough, run through CV, asked some general why this firm, why IB and then asked some technical questions
I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Ardea Partners (London, England) in Sep 2025
Interview
Screen with dartmouth -- only seven minutes. Walk me through your cv, tell me about a time, how do you keep up with markets, why ib, very personal and in depth about your specific motivations and your ability to connect with clients
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ardea Partners (New York, NY) in Jan 2025
Interview
1- Technical 20-minute timed skills assessment with an Excel document attached.
2- First round 30 minute mainly technical interview with an associate.
Superday- 3 30 minute interviews (1 is an assigned case study on an M&A transaction) with 2 associates/analysts, 1 VP (case study)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What are the three methodologies to value a company and how would you rank them in terms of highest to lowest valuations?
