I applied online. I interviewed at SVB Leerink in Feb 2026
Interview
Virtual superday, two rounds. R1 was with associate level, then Superday was with MD and VP. one behavioral and one tech. Fairly straight forward an quick process, under 1 month
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Difference between equity value and enterprise value
First round was general behaviorals, simple technicals straight from 400 M&I guide.
Emphasis on why healthcare IB, why Leerink specifically. Have previous experience ready for why specifically healthcare IB - this is what differentiates candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why healthcare IB specifically out of other verticals
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SVB Leerink (Charlotte, NC) in Mar 2024
Interview
They came on campus for my school. They had a info session where they talked about their firm, and then on-campus interviews were 1-2 weeks later. I believe there were 3 rounds on campus before the super day in the Charlotte office - I didn't make it to the super day, so I am not sure how many rounds it was.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked two hard brain teasers, which I never prepared for, so I got really thrown off by that. Aside from the brain teasers, the other questions were all in line with your typically valuation and accounting questions for IB.