Interview prep

From the inside

Reasons that work in interviews

3 reasons for Leede Financial

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.

1. 1

   Western Canadian roots with both retail distribution and capital markets, so you see where small-cap paper actually goes.

2. 2

   Calgary and Vancouver presence suits you if you want to stay west.

3. 3

   Small firm, so an analyst is on the desk rather than behind it.