Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at i5invest as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for M&A Associate and Intern rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for M&A Associate and Intern roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at i5invest takes an average of 131 days when considering 3 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for M&A Intern had the quickest hiring process (on average 21 days), whereas M&A Associate roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 240 days).
The process consisted of two interviews and a practical test take after the first and before the second interview. The process was very straightforward, with interviews diving both into the personal aspects as well as knowledge of finance and problem-solving. The practical test was mostly completing similar tasks to what you are expected to do at the job. The second interview was mostly explaining the work from the practical test and a personal part to see if you are a good fit for the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you manage the workload when you have three different projects active simultaneously and have to complete tasks for all of them?
The application process comprises two rounds in total. It involves an initial "Assessment Day" with an interview and case study, followed by a "Follow-Up Interview". You should make sure that you are available for the whole duration of the time slot (3 hours).
I applied online. I interviewed at i5invest (Vienna) in Jan 2022
Interview
Interesting discussions with Directors and Partners. 3 interviews, 1 HR, 1 case study, 1 Partner. The case study was a good representation of the work done during the internship. Interviewers were nice and established interesting discussions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Multiples were tested as well as cluster establishment and WACC calculation