I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at D.A. Davidson & Co. (Irvine, CA) in Jan 2021
Interview
The process started with an online application, then led to a phone screen, followed by associate interview via Zoom. The phone screen was primarily about resume, interest in the position, and one simple technical question while the associate interview was fairly technical with the basic IB questions followed by tech specific (that was the group I was interviewing for) questions and some brain teasers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: How would you rank the volatility of a casino slot machine, an oil rig, and a pre-IPO tech company
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at D.A. Davidson & Co. (Irvine, CA) in Nov 2022
Interview
Phone screen with HR/Recruiting and then a Zoom interview with Associate. Both conversations were very friendly/casual and the both interviewers added time on their end to answer questions I had about the group.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Phone: - Entirely behavioral/typical interview questions. Zoom: - First half similar behavioral. - Questions regarding pros and cons of technology companies as that was the pertinent group - Casual/genuine conversation regarding shared interests - $10 dollars of depreciation question - Examples of non-cash expenses like Depreciation - Ranking volatility of casino slots, an oil rig, and a Series B Tech start up
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Nov 2022
Interview
Recruiter reached out to me first and scheduled and introductory phone call. After 1st and 2nd round interviews with analysts. I was invited to their office for a superday. The entire process took about 2 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard fit and technical questions. Why investment banking, walk me through your resume, tell me something on the financial news that was interesting to you, prior internship experience. 3 financial statements and how they link together, valuation methodologies, how an LBO works
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Feb 2022
Interview
Phone screen with the recruiter. There were technical difficulties, and I didn't get the phone call during the scheduled time. I emailed them, and they told me they tried to call with no answer, so I called them. They seemed pretty irritated during the call, almost like I wasted their time. Obviously, I didn't move on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
Why the consumer group?
What is one this that I should know about you that isn't on your resume?
