I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at i5invest (Vienna) in Dec 2020
Interview
The process is easy and straightforward. It starts with the application on the website (CV + Why you want to join i5), then the HR will invite you for a 3 hours interview divided as follow:
- 90 mins for a business case (M&A sell-side client case, need to prepare one page pitch + valuations with multiples and DCF + Longlist of potential investors)
- 30 mins motivational interview
- 60 mins walk through the case solutions interview
These two interviews were with a Director and an Associate
If the result of this first step is positive you will be invited for a second step interview (motivation and corporate finance questions) with a partner (30 mins).
Everything happened within 2 weeks from application
The application process comprises two rounds in total. It involves an initial "Assessment Day" with an interview and case study, followed by a "Follow-Up Interview". You should make sure that you are available for the whole duration of the time slot (3 hours).
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at i5invest in Nov 2020
Interview
The interview process was quite smooth with only 2 rounds. I applied to the position directly on the website and was later invited for an "Interview Day" (1st round).
The interview day lasted 3 hours:
- 1h to complete a standard M&A case study
- 30mn interview (Fit)
- Short break and then 45mn of case study discussion
The 2nd round is simply a follow-up call with a partner and is I think more a formality / fit interview to confirm that the candidate is a nice person to work with. For me it was a 30mn call.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Why do you want to work for i5 Invest?
Q: If you had to sell Company X, which type of buyers would you approach?
Overall, the interview questions were basic, meaning no tricky questions or traps.
