I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Stifel Financial (Bethesda, MD) in Oct 2021
Interview
Phone screen with associate that focused on your background and interest in firm / group. Final round was a superday meeting the rest of the team with some technicals & most behavioral / fit questions by the senior
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your resume? Why investment banking? Why are you interested in Aerospace & Defense? How would you invest 10 million in an environment where inflation is increasing
I interviewed with 2 associates and then moved on to a superday with the directors. The associates each conducted their own interview, not together, and the interviews with the directors were also individual interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked if revenue was reported after royalties or before.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Stifel Financial (Saint Louis, MO) in May 2025
Interview
First had a phone call with someone from their talent acquisition team, then I had a zoom with a Director on the team about a week later, then a couple weeks following there was a super day on zoom for the final few candidates with the MD's on the team
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How does a $10 depreciation charge impact the three financial statements
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Stifel Financial (London, England) in Jan 2025
Interview
First round was a CV screening through a recruiter (Greenwich partners). After the CV got screened, I was invited to an interview with the VP which consisted of standard investment banking technical questions.
