Everything to prepare for a Natixis interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
3 reasons for Natixis
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.
The Green Weighting Factor applies a climate rating to the bank's own lending decisions, which is a concrete mechanism rather than an ESG statement.
Infrastructure and project finance focus, particularly in power and renewables.
Small, specialised Canadian presence: the work is structured finance rather than coverage.
Firm-specific questions
Why Natixis over Goldman Sachs or J.P. Morgan?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: helps canadian institutions invest and fund outside canada; small, montreal-rooted team inside natixis cib americas; bank lending branch plus an exempt market dealer.
Walk me through a recent deal Natixis worked on.
For example Brookfield Finance Inc. US$600 million 5.650% senior notes due 2031 (guaranteed by Brookfield Corporation) (co-manager, Sep 21, 2026). Cover the rationale, valuation and what the firm did.
4 more Natixis-specific questions, each with what to cover and the sources behind it.
Unlock the full insights for Natixis: every round, the topics tested and what candidates experienced
Interview prep
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