Being aware of the bank's latest big deals
Question
What major transactions has our firm been involved in recently?
Short answer
Read the firm's recent news and press releases before the interview. Be able to name one or two notable deals, product launches or strategic moves, and ideally say something about why they matter. Interviewers use this to gauge genuine interest in the firm; honest preparation beats bluffing.
Adapted from Joshi, Denson & Downes, Quant Job Interview Questions and Answers, Q9.9, p.300; question and answer rewritten by SelfMadeQuant.com.
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