ound 1: HR Screening & Behavioral (30 minutes, Phone)
"Standard screening focused on availability, fit, and basic motivation for a career in finance."
Questions Asked:
Why investment banking/corporate finance?
Walk me through your resume and highlight any relevant modeling experience.
Describe a high-pressure situation you successfully navigated.
Assessment: Assessed communication skills, commitment, and initial culture fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Master the "Big Three" Statements: Be able to confidently explain the links between the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
Know Valuation Basics: Review DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) and comparable analysis methods.
Review Technical Definitions: Be prepared for questions on WACC, CAPM, Beta, and enterprise value vs. equity value.
Current Events: Read The Wall Street Journal or Financial Times daily and be ready to discuss a recent market trend or deal.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at ESPN
Interview
Phone screening, first round, and then final round. Interviews were with team managers and recruiter. Talked about specific experiences on resume. A few behaviorals. Pretty casual conversation from my experience.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at ESPN (East Ithaca, NY) in Sep 2023
Interview
Very easy and efficient. Had one zoom call then got the job. Just be enthusiastic and show a lot of interest in learning and growing. They value showing you care so make sure to care.
