M&A Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at BNP Paribas with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for M&A Analyst roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at BNP Paribas overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at BNP Paribas as a M&A Analyst according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 38%
Phone interview: 23%
Skills test: 15%
Presentation: 8%
Background check: 8%
Personality test: 8%
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Nice people. Lots of technical questions with some fit as well. Requires to be on point with the IB questions and understand what's the meaning behind. Apart from that nothing to say
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Question 1
Why IB? What's are the link between the 3 statements
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at BNP Paribas
Interview
- Online application (Cover Letter + CV + questions)
- Tests (Numerical)
- Interviews (4 rounds, motivation, technical, case studies, brainteasers and numerical questions)
-> Be prepared to answer fast and good!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the components of WACC (weighted average cost of capital)?
Describe how to create a DCF (discounted cash flow)
Why might a technology company be more highly valued in the market than a steel company stock?
What is working capital?
When is a transaction accretive/dilutive?
During the BNP interview, the conversation started with a brief introduction where I summarised my academic background and my general interest in investment banking. The technical questions focused on corporate finance fundamentals, such as valuation methods (DCF, trading and transaction multiples) and key accounting concepts under IFRS. Personal fit questions explored my motivation for joining BNP, my long-term career goals, and how I developed my interest in finance. The behavioural section included questions about teamwork, handling high-pressure situations, and examples of quickly adapting to changing circumstances.
Applied on their career website and got a reply from HR. I was then invited to come to their office to take my job interview. Super fluid and quick interview process with analysts and partners. Enjoyed it
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions about corporate finance and some brainteaser