Everything to prepare for a IBK Capital interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
2 reasons for IBK Capital
At this size the interviewer is usually a founding partner, so a reason assembled from the firm’s homepage will not survive. Build the answer from four things instead, in order: one named transaction from their tombstones and what you found interesting about it; who you would report to, and what you want to learn from them specifically; why small, in your own words, tied to something you have actually done; and why this sector or region, if the firm has one.
Private placement and growth financing specialist for mid-market companies, which is a different discipline from sell-side M&A.
Long-standing Toronto independent. Confirm current mandate flow and team structure before you use this.
Firm-specific questions
Why IBK Capital over Research Capital Corporation or Beacon Securities?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: junior mining financier and adviser since 1989; independent valuations, fairness opinions and takeover defence; involved in about $5.6 billion of transactions since inception.
How often does IBK take summer analysts, and how are they recruited given the team is only eight people?
2 more IBK Capital-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 IBK Capital, 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.
