I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at KBC Securities (Brussels) in Feb 2023
Interview
After an internship in equity research, a full-time position opened up in the team. I was invited for an interview in which I had to pitch a company (one week of preparation was allowed)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you pitch [company of candidate's choice] to us as if we were an investor? How do you think about commercial potential, financial forecasts and valuation? (I had a presentation prepared in advance)
1 round - 2 interviewers, basic M&A questions.
Valuation methods
Ratios, how to value certain companies with no positive cash flow. Previous deals, etc
For internship in corporate finance. 6 months period. First real corporate finance experience