I have an interview set up for a boutique investment bank. What resources would be helpful to prep for the interviews?

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If a modeling test, make sure you can link the three statements, quick and easy projections, proper formatting, etc. lots of YouTube videos for this exact type of test

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WSP Red Book has all the info you need. It's what I used to get my banking role.

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Red book from wallstprep

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Wolf of Wall Street

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Assuming this is for an IB role and not a back office function?

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Just went through the process is here’s my take: understand the coverage (industry) or product (M&A). Understand the customers: if sponsors, know LBOs. If public or large cap, know M&A process well - from accretion / dilution to transaction structure and pro forma modeling. But understand this. Technicals should be half your effort at best. Know the people, know the firm. Know what drives them, and have a damn good story. As a bonus down the line, know a few deals + a few stock pitches. Last priority before really crafting your story

Context I just did a Superday 9 interviews back to back. I over prepped on technical things they didn’t ask. If you can’t tell your story well and convince them you want to be there, then it was over before it started

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