Finance Interview Guides
Seven cornerstone guides. 41,000 words combined. Real 2026 data. Free to read.
Private Equity Interview Questions
Walk-me-through-an-LBO model answer, paper LBO with worked numbers, the three return drivers, deal process, fund economics, behavioral fit. 30 model questions with answers.
- •90 second walk-me-through-an-LBO
- •Paper LBO with specific numbers
- •3 return drivers explained
- •Fund economics (2 and 20, hurdle, waterfall)
Hedge Fund Interview Questions
Stock pitch framework (90s elevator plus 15min deep dive), pod-shop mechanics at Citadel, Millennium, Point72. 2025-2026 fund returns. 30 model questions.
- •6-part stock pitch structure
- •Pod-shop dynamics (Citadel 240+, Millennium 350+, Point72 190)
- •Point72 18% / Millennium 11% / Citadel 10% 2025 returns
- •L/S equity vs macro vs credit vs quant
Venture Capital Interview Questions
Market sizing (TAM SAM SOM), 2026 AI investment landscape (81% of Q1 VC funding), term sheet math, power law returns, founder evaluation. 30 model questions.
- •Market sizing methodology
- •AI 81% of Q1 2026 VC funding
- •Term sheet math (pre/post-money, liquidation pref)
- •Power law and portfolio construction
Investment Banking Interview Questions
4 week prep timeline, three statement linkages, DCF mechanics, M&A accretion dilution, modeling test prep, Superday vs Assessment Center. 30 model questions.
- •4 week prep timeline
- •Three statements connected
- •DCF, comps, precedent transactions
- •Superday (US) vs Assessment Center (EMEA/HK)
APAC Finance Recruiting Guide
Singapore vs Hong Kong vs Tokyo. Recruiting timelines, target schools, language requirements, 2026 salary by hub, visa pathways, application strategy.
- •Singapore vs Hong Kong vs Tokyo
- •2026 salary by hub (incl. tax-adjusted net)
- •Language requirements (honest assessment)
- •Application strategy by background
Real Estate Interview Questions
Cap rates, NOI math, 4-tier waterfall mechanics, core vs value-add vs opportunistic, 5 major property types. 2026 REPE landscape. 30 model questions.
- •Cap rate, NOI, IRR/MOIC mental math
- •4-tier waterfall mechanics with worked example
- •Core vs value-add vs opportunistic strategies
- •AI-driven demand for data centers and industrial
Asset Management Interview Questions
Alpha vs beta math, portfolio construction, factor investing, manager selection. How BlackRock, Fidelity, T Rowe, Vanguard, PIMCO hire. 30 model questions.
- •Alpha vs beta math (CAPM-adjusted)
- •Portfolio construction and position sizing
- •The 5 Fama-French factors
- •Active vs passive industry dynamics in 2026
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