I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at The Riverside Company (Cleveland, OH) in May 2015
Interview
The interview process takes several rounds, is time-intensive and was spread over a period of multiple weeks. There were initial phone screens that asked about my deal experience and why I was interested in Riverside. After 2 rounds of phone screens, I was then asked to complete online personality tests. Next, I was given a pitchbook from an old deal and asked to create a detailed LBO model and investment thesis write-up over the next few days. I then presented to a VP via phone who asked questions about my assumptions. After that I did not hear from the firm which was disappointing, given the hours dedicated to putting together the investment recommendation and online tests.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The intensive personality tests were unexpected and there was not an explanation of the results/takeaways of the tests.
I interviewed at The Riverside Company (Cleveland, OH)
Interview
- 30min-1 hr interviews with each members of the investment team. Combo of fit and technical interviews. One will be dedicated to a case study that is take home and then present with model to a VP/Principal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Riverside? Why this location? Speak to your deal experience? Speak to the levers in a LBO - what drives value? How would you think about a certain deal in a certain macro economic environment?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Riverside Company (San Francisco, CA) in Mar 2022
Interview
Multiple steps including technical screening, interviews with most members of the team, case study, and psychometric assessment. The team was very friendly and the process ran smooth. Even if I did not get an offer I would have left with a very favorable impression.
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Question 1
Typical private equity interview questions. mostly fit based and talking about prior experience.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at The Riverside Company
Interview
Met with 5+ transactors and they had me do case studies as well. I had a couple phone screens before I did the in person interviews. Generally everyone was very pleasant and most of the questions were about my experience and case studies. They also did testing while you are interview.
