Mainly asking questions about M&A news and your opinions on how recent developments in politics and current affairs will affect the industry going forwards. Few motivational questions also alongside standard competency questions. Only a short interview so limited time to get your key points across. No script for interviewer unlike some interviews, deviated off topic to follow your answers and probe into them more.

First round telephone interview (competency based, past experiences, also some technical questions) If successful second round at London office, Assessment Center consisting of a numerical SHL test, a presentation, two interviews (1st competency based, asking for the seven core competencies, STAR format, 2nd commercial awareness about market environment and recent M&A deals) and a group exercise. Heard back 4 days later, no offer