Everything to prepare for a Desjardins Capital Markets interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
4 reasons for Desjardins Capital Markets
The only major Canadian dealer owned by a co-operative, which changes the client base and the time horizon on relationships.
Dominant Quebec mid-market franchise: if you want Montreal or work in French, the mandate flow here is unmatched.
Agri-food and infrastructure are genuine specialisms rather than coverage slots, reflecting the Quebec economy.
Mid-sized team means analysts work across product rather than being slotted into execution.
Firm-specific questions
Why Desjardins Capital Markets over Canaccord Genuity or Stifel Canada?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: capital markets arm of canada's largest financial cooperative; fixed income and preferred share strength; mid-market m&a in real estate, energy transition and mining; young platform in active build-out.
Walk me through a recent deal Desjardins Capital Markets worked on.
For example SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (joint bookrunner, Oct 6, 2026). Cover the rationale, valuation and what the firm did.
6 more Desjardins Capital Markets-specific questions, each with what to cover and the sources behind it.
Unlock the full insights for Desjardins Capital Markets: every round, the topics tested and what candidates experienced
Interview prep
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