I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Stifel Financial (West Conshohocken, PA) in Aug 2023
Interview
First round consists of speaking to someone to learn more about the role and they ask typical behavior questions. Then had two back-to-back interviews one with the MD and one with the associate. Had a final interview with another MD who asked various technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why does bonds have an inverse relationship with interest rates?
What are your thoughts on the market in the next 6 months?
What determines a school line of credit?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Stifel Financial (Los Angeles, CA) in Jun 2025
Interview
I had one Screening Interview with a VP and then went straight to a final round interview with a MD, no superday very laid back vibe, no technical or behavioral questions, just very conversational.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about what has been going on with interest rates lately, how do you feel about it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Stifel Financial (San Francisco, CA) in Jun 2024
Interview
The process began with submitting my application and networking with members of the team. I first had an initial phone interview with a banker that focused on my background, interest in public finance, and basic finance concepts. After that, I had additional interviews with members of the team where they asked behavioral questions, discussed my coursework and internship experience, and tested my understanding of financial markets and municipal finance. Overall the process was professional and conversational, with a mix of technical and behavioral questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your resume.
Why Stifel?
Why public finance instead of traditional investment banking?
What interests you about municipal bonds?
Tell me about a time you worked on a team.
Tell me about a time you had to analyze data or solve a difficult problem.
What is a municipal bond?
What factors affect interest rates?
How do rising interest rates affect bond prices?
What are some recent trends in the municipal bond market?
