Interview process
The interview process was challenging but pretty straightforward. My interviewer was friendly and gave me room to talk through my thought process instead of expecting an immediate perfect answer. I felt good about explaining my approach and communicating while solving the problem, but there were a few moments where I overcomplicated things and could have gotten to the cleaner solution faster.
- Recruiter screen
- Online assessment
- Phone interview
- Technical interview
Interview rounds
4 questions across 4 roundsRecruiter screen
1 questionSpecific questions asked
Basic info
Online assessment
1 questionSpecific questions asked
Phone interview
1 questionSpecific questions asked
Basic location questions
Technical interview
1 questionSpecific questions asked
Why investment banking?
Interview tips
I’d definitely practice data structures and algorithms, but I’d focus just as much on being able to explain your thinking out loud. Be comfortable starting with a basic solution, analyzing the runtime, and then improving it. I’d also review your resume well because you should be ready to explain the technical decisions and challenges behind your projects.
Company culture
What stood out to me was how technical and intellectually curious the environment seemed. Even during the interview, the conversation felt collaborative rather than like I was just being tested. It seemed like a place where people care a lot about solving difficult problems efficiently and are expected to understand the reasoning behind what they build.
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