Investment Banking Interview Blog

IB IQ 5.0 introduces in-depth guides with mobile learning cards, crosses the 1,000+ question milestone, and features a cleaner UI. Here is what changed and why.

ECM vs DCM explained for IB interviews. Compare equity and debt capital markets groups: deal types, daily work, revenue models, hours, and exit opportunities.

Leveraged finance explained for IB interviews. How LevFin groups work, the leveraged loan and high-yield bond markets, deal types, career paths, and exit opportunities.

A 152-article FIG investment banking guide covering banks, insurance, asset management, fintech, valuation, regulatory capital, and interview prep for FIG groups.

How investment banks generate revenue through advisory fees, underwriting, trading, and asset management. Real fee structures and revenue breakdowns from top banks.

Sell-side vs buy-side explained for IB interviews. Compare roles, compensation, career paths, and daily work across investment banks, PE firms, and hedge funds.

A comprehensive industrials IB guide with 101 articles covering cyclicality, aerospace and defense, capital goods, PE roll-ups, conglomerates, and valuation.

How mezzanine debt and preferred equity work in LBO capital structures. PIK interest, warrants, equity kickers, unitranche alternatives, and real deal examples.

Growth equity, private equity, and venture capital compared. Ownership stakes, check sizes, deal structures, return targets, recruiting paths, and career differences.

How investment bankers read 10-Ks, proxy statements, 8-Ks, and S-1s. Which sections matter most and how filings feed into models, pitchbooks, and due diligence.

SPACs, direct listings, and reverse mergers compared. How each IPO alternative works, when companies choose them, and what investment bankers need to know.