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Investment Banking Interview Questions
Behavioral fit questions for IB analyst and associate interviews 2025. Covers why investment banking, deal experience, market knowledge, and teamwork.
Tell me about a successful team project you contributed to. What was your role?
Describe a situation where your team faced a tight deadline. How did you collaborate to meet it?
Give an example of a time when you helped a struggling team member. What did you do?
Describe a time when you had to work with someone whose work style was very different from yours. How did you handle it?
Why do you want to work in investment banking? What specifically attracts you to this field?
Investment banking involves long hours and intense pressure. How do you handle stress and maintain performance under pressure?
What industry sectors interest you most for investment banking coverage? Why?
Tell me about a recent M&A deal that caught your attention. Why was it significant?
Tell me about a time when attention to detail was critical to a project success. What was your approach?
Describe a time when you had to juggle multiple high-priority tasks. How did you manage your time?