50+ Bank-Specific Behaviorals Added

What skills does an analyst need?

• Technical/Analytical: Financial modeling, valuation, quantitative skills.
• Work Ethic/Execution: Attention to detail, resilience, time management, organization.
• Soft Skills: Communication (written/verbal), teamwork, proactivity, coachability.

What’s a trend you think is cool?

• Identify a specific trend (e.g., Generative AI, sustainable investing, rise of creator economy).
• Explain what makes it interesting or "cool" to you personally.
• Briefly discuss its potential impact or significance (business, social, etc.).
• Show genuine curiosity and ability to articulate thoughts on current events.

How would you react if someone basically yelled at you on the job?

• Remain calm and professional externally; avoid escalating.
• Listen actively to understand the core issue, separating message from delivery.
• If a mistake was made, acknowledge it and focus on the fix.
• If unclear/unfair, seek clarification respectfully at a calmer moment.
• Focus on de-escalation and resolving the underlying work issue.

I am a marine and we think a lot about teams. Tell me about a time when your team wasn't functioning.

• Situation: Set the context of the team and project.
• Dysfunction: Describe the specific problems (e.g., unclear roles, poor communication, lack of direction).
• Action: Explain the steps *you* took to improve functioning (e.g., initiated a process discussion, suggested clear roles/deadlines, facilitated communication).
• Result: Describe how the team's functioning improved and the positive impact on the project outcome. Emphasize lessons on team structure/communication.

How do you learn?

• Start with foundational understanding (reading, lectures).
• Apply concepts through practice (problems, projects, modeling).
• Seek feedback and iterate (ask questions, refine based on input).
• Reinforce understanding (summarize, explain to others).
• Highlight adaptability and proactive approach to learning.

You come into the office, and your associate is missing – you cannot call him or speak to him. You have questions about starting a deliverable due very soon because you have never done one before. What do you do?

• Assess Urgency & Check Resources: Confirm deadline, check email/drive for instructions/templates.
• Seek Precedent: Look for examples of similar deliverables on drive; ask nearby analysts.
• Seek Targeted Help: If precedents insufficient, politely ask another Associate/VP/Sr Analyst for specific guidance or example (explain situation briefly).
• Start Working: Begin deliverable based on available info, tackle known parts first.
• Document: Note any assumptions made or questions for when your Associate returns.

What are the top 3 things that you hope to get out of a summer internship experience?

• Goal 1: Develop core technical skills (modeling, valuation, pitch decks) through hands-on work.
• Goal 2: Gain real exposure to the lifecycle of deals and transaction processes.
• Goal 3: Learn from experienced professionals, understand the firm culture (mention Raine Group), and contribute meaningfully to the team.
• (Optional) Mention confirming interest and positioning for full-time.