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BFIN interview questions
based on 5 ratings - Updated Apr 26, 2021
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at BFIN as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for M&A - Real Estate and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for M&A - Real Estate and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at BFIN takes an average of 7 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for M&A - Real Estate had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas M&A - Real Estate roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
Technical and fit. They also asked to model a 3 statement operating model. Was pretty straightforward, fit can be a concern as it is very subjective. Otherwise, pretty standard investment banking process
Applied and was notified to interview a week later. The interview consisted of behavioral questions and real estate specific market and technical questions. The interviewer was very nice. Took a month to hear back.
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Real estate specific market and technical questions.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at BFIN (Toronto, ON)
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The process was shorter than traditional IB roles. More real estate focused. Did ask some finance-related questions but specifically about real estate finance. Make sure you are knowledgeable about all primary Canadian markets.
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Tell us about a real estate market opportunity that interests you.