I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Coller Capital (London, England) in Feb 2026
Interview
1st round is a 1h LBO model that you make from your home. 2nd round is 2 interviews. One is technical and the other is behavioural (both online). Technical goes over a LBO paper model and some additional questions. Behavioural talks about your experience and why you want secondaries.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Coller Capital (London, England)
Interview
5 stage process:
Pre-interview: Numerical and Personality Test
1st Stage - Virtual Interview with Senior Financial Analysts
2nd Stage - Virtual interview with Managers
3rd Stage - Virtual Interview with Deputy Head of Finance
4th Stage - In Person chat with Senior Financial Analysts
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Coller Capital (New York, NY) in Dec 2024
Interview
It was a standard interview process with typical back-and-forth introductions. Nothing particularly complex or unusual. As long as you come prepared with research about the company and can clearly articulate your own background and qualifications, you should be well-positioned for success.