I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Ardea Partners (London, England) in Sept 2025
Interview
Screen with dartmouth -- only seven minutes. Walk me through your cv, tell me about a time, how do you keep up with markets, why ib, very personal and in depth about your specific motivations and your ability to connect with clients
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ardea Partners (London, England)
Interview
Application (CV + cover letter + form on their website) -> Online assessment (verbal + maths tests) -> 1st stage interview with 2 associates (did not pass this stage) -> Maybe more interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to join the firm, why this position?
Many technical questions related to IB
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ardea Partners (New York, NY) in Jan 2025
Interview
1- Technical 20-minute timed skills assessment with an Excel document attached.
2- First round 30 minute mainly technical interview with an associate.
Superday- 3 30 minute interviews (1 is an assigned case study on an M&A transaction) with 2 associates/analysts, 1 VP (case study)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What are the three methodologies to value a company and how would you rank them in terms of highest to lowest valuations?
