Everything to prepare for a Haywood Securities interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
3 reasons for Haywood Securities
Vancouver-anchored resource specialist, which puts you where Canadian mining issuers actually are.
Mining and energy small-cap financing is the core business, so the work is live issuance.
Independent and employee-owned, so the incentives are direct.
Firm-specific questions
Why Haywood Securities over Canaccord Genuity or Desjardins Capital Markets?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: independent vancouver dealer focused on resource-sector financings; national footprint: vancouver, toronto and calgary offices; full-service model including u.s. broker-dealer and clearing; diversified beyond resources into technology and special situations.
Walk me through a recent deal Haywood Securities worked on.
For example Westgate Energy Inc. (bought deal LIFE private placement of units) (sole underwriter and bookrunner, Sep 15, 2026). Cover the rationale, valuation and what the firm did.
4 more Haywood Securities-specific questions, each with what to cover and the sources behind it.
Coming soon
We’re collecting the real technical and behavioural questions candidates were asked at Haywood Securities, by role and office, and how each round runs.
When they’re in, they’ll be part of BSO Pro, which already has candidate reports for dozens of firms.
Interviewing there sooner than that? Get in touch and we’ll help you prepare.
