Month of Interview:
January
Industry Detail:
Private Equity
How long did the interview process last?:
1-2 months
Student / Prospective Monkey
Group/Division/Type:
Private Equity
What did the interview consist of?:
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
How did you get the interview?:
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
What were the most difficult or unexpected interview questions asked?:
Paper LBO and mini consulting case combined. Spend at least 30 minutes talking through the case. The case was based on a random portfolio company owned by the private equity firm. Normally they choose an obscure industry to really test your knowledge.
Key emphasis on why emerging markets in all 4 rounds. Could not stress how important that was. within the case study this was highlighted - the emerging market factor so you need to be able to address this. Also the interviewer will be aggressive and question all your answers whether right or not.
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Overall, how would you describe your interview experience?:
Very Positive
Please describe the interview / hiring process.:
Each interview lasted 45mins to 1hour with members of the team globally.
First Round: Competency interview with analysts and associates
Second Round: Basic technical questions with VP
Third Round: Paper LBO and mini consulting market sizing with a Director
Final Round: Competency interview with an MD
Overall, how difficult was the interview?:
Difficult
Official Undergrad School Name:
Overall Undergrad GPA:
3.8
Undergrad Class Year (or expected):
2016
Degree 1:
BS or BSc or SB
Major 1:
Finance
Varsity Athlete:
No
Millitary Program (ie. ROTC):
No
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Outcome of Interview:
No Offer
Year of Interview:
2016
How did you answer each of these questions (please be specific)?:
Paper LBO and Case Study:
First will start with the case study with a focus on market sizing, key drivers in costs and revenues, market trends and key risks. Particular focus on emerging markets so what additional risks are there.
The paper lbo is a continuation of the case study. so will be told certain assumptions then will be asked what IRR will be and how cash flows for each year is impacted, MoM, debt paid, multiples and end valuation. Some very general questions on wacc and key factors that can impact returns
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