Type · Behavioral

Growth · IB Analyst Interview Guide
How to Pass the Viceversa IB Analyst Interview in 2026
The Viceversa DNA (TL;DR)
The Viceversa Interview Loop
Your onsite loop will typically consist of 5 rounds.
- 1
Round 1
Recruiter ScreenMotivation, fit, GPA, deal interest. - 2
Round 2
Technical ScreenAccounting, valuation (DCF, comps, precedent transactions), enterprise vs equity value. - 3
Round 3
Market KnowledgeRecent deals, market events, sector outlook, why this firm. - 4
Round 4
SuperdayMultiple back-to-back interviews with MDs/VPs covering technical + behavioral + fit. - 5
Round 5
Behavioral / LeadershipPast evidence of ownership, influence, resolving conflict.
The Danger Zone: Top Reasons Candidates Fail
Based on our database of Viceversa interview outcomes, avoid these common traps:
- Not explaining the specific influence tactics used (e.g., data, empathy, finding common ground).
- Describing a situation where they used authority rather than influence.
- Listing deals without understanding the strategic rationale or market implications.
- Not clearly articulating the specific actions taken and the resulting outcome.
Test Yourself: Real Viceversa Questions
Three real prompts pulled from our database.
Type · Influence
Type · Accounting
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Viceversa Interview Question Bank
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Recruiter Screen
1- 1
Type · Motivation
Why are you interested in investment banking, and specifically at Viceversa, a fintech-focused firm?
Technical Screen
3- 2
Type · Valuation
Walk me through a DCF analysis for a hypothetical fintech startup that offers a novel payment processing solution. - 3
Type · Valuation
How would you value a Series B fintech company that is pre-revenue but has a rapidly growing user base and significant IP? - + 1 more questions in this round (sign up to unlock)
Market Knowledge
3- 4
Type · Market Trends
What are the most significant recent M&A transactions in the fintech space, and what trends do they indicate? - 5
Type · Market Trends
How do regulatory changes, such as those related to open banking or digital assets, impact the valuation and investment prospects of fintech companies? - + 1 more questions in this round (sign up to unlock)
Superday
3- 6
Type · Technical/Case
Imagine Viceversa is considering advising a company that wants to acquire a smaller competitor in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) space. Outline the key steps you would take to assess the strategic rationale and financial viability of this acquisition. - 7
Type · Technical/Case
A client, a neobank, wants to explore raising capital via a SPAC. What are the pros and cons of this route for them, and what are the key considerations Viceversa would highlight during due diligence? - + 1 more questions in this round (sign up to unlock)
Behavioral / Leadership
10- 8
Type · Conflict Resolution
Tell me about a time you had a significant disagreement with a cross-functional team member (e.g., engineer, designer, marketer) about a product decision. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome? - 9
Type · Influence
Tell me about a time you had to influence stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, other teams) to adopt your product vision or strategy when they were initially resistant. - + 8 more questions in this round (sign up to unlock)
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