Everything to prepare for a Paradigm Capital interview: why the firm, and the questions candidates there reported being asked.
From the inside
Reasons that work in interviews
3 reasons for Paradigm Capital
Research-led independent, so the investment view comes before the mandate rather than after.
Strong small and mid-cap coverage in resources and industrials.
A junior here learns to build a thesis, which is the transferable skill into the buy side.
Firm-specific questions
Why Paradigm Capital over Canaccord Genuity or Desjardins Capital Markets?
Anchor your answer in what sets it apart: employee-owned independent dealer built around original research; mining-heavy small and mid-cap equity financings; advisory practice that is mostly sell-side m&a; chaired by former osc chair peter dey.
Walk me through a recent deal Paradigm Capital worked on.
For example ONGold Resources Ltd. (lead agent and sole bookrunner (on behalf of a syndicate of agents), Oct 5, 2026). Cover the rationale, valuation and what the firm did.
4 more Paradigm Capital-specific questions, each with what to cover and the sources behind it.
Unlock the full insights for Paradigm Capital: every round, the topics tested and what candidates experienced
Interview prep
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