Everything to prepare for a Macquarie interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
4 reasons for Macquarie
Anchor the answer to the Toronto or Calgary office rather than the global brand. “Why Goldman” answered with global league tables is the single most common failure in this category.
Growing within the Canadian resources space: recently started hiring interns, giving unprecedented exposure into growth.
Principal investing alongside advisory is the real differentiator: this is one of very few places where you see the firm commit its own capital to the sectors it advises on.
Infrastructure and energy depth globally, which is directly relevant to Canada's pipeline of power, renewables and transport assets.
Commodities and global markets sit in the same house, so the firm's view on a sector is informed by trading flow.
Firm-specific questions
Why Macquarie over Goldman Sachs or J.P. Morgan?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: advisory-led canadian platform in toronto, calgary and vancouver; energy and commodities derivatives with canadian counterparties; world's largest infrastructure manager (ipe real assets, 2025).
Walk me through a recent deal Macquarie worked on.
For example Century Mile Racetrack and Casino (Edmonton) and Century Downs Racetrack and Casino (Calgary) (exclusive financial advisor to seller, Sep 28, 2026). Cover the rationale, valuation and what the firm did.
5 more Macquarie-specific questions, each with what to cover and the sources behind it.
Unlock the full insights for Macquarie: every round, the topics tested and what candidates experienced
Interview prep
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