I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Deutsche Bank (Paris) in Nov 2015
Interview
Classic IB interview- french version: quick questions about motivation and lots of technical questions. Can get into detailed technicalities. Depends on the interviewers but there is a tendency to dive into detailed technical problems. Final round with MD just to get to know him and sometimes for him to choose among 2 or 3 candidates if there are no spots for more
First round interview with Deutsche Bank london
Need situational understanding of accounting fundamentals and advanced valuation techniques
Asked about relevance of previous experiences, the role you played on previous deals etc
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain ifrs 16 impact on all three financial statements
very professional, hard technical and practical questions. Superday is very serious and for technical questions, are not very straightforward, need to sit in a real finance world like mortgage to answer the questions
On average, you can expect a larger number of behavioral questions during the interview process, but there is also a significant technical component, usually focused on Excel and financial analysis. It’s important to apply early, as timelines can fill up quickly. The interviews are typically scheduled back-to-back with limited breaks, so be prepared for an intensive day. Additionally, the group or team you are assigned to may vary each year depending on different product and coverage group decides.