Everything to prepare for a iA Capital Markets interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
3 reasons for iA Capital Markets
Backed by a large Quebec insurer, which gives the dealer stability and a different client orientation from bank-owned desks.
Mid-market and small-cap Canadian issuers, so you work on deals where your contribution is visible.
Quebec and national coverage together: useful if you want Montreal without a purely regional mandate.
Firm-specific questions
Why iA Capital Markets over Canaccord Genuity or Desjardins Capital Markets?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: built-in retail distribution through 700+ ia advisors; structured products and split-share specialist; debt-heavy deal flow for a boutique-sized team; backed by one of canada's large insurers, based in quebec.
Walk me through a recent deal iA Capital Markets worked on.
For example Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. (underwriter (syndicate member), May 18, 2021). Cover the rationale, valuation and what the firm did.
5 more iA Capital Markets-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 iA Capital Markets, by role and office, and how each round runs.
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