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Evercore Interview Preparation

The highest-paying elite boutique — pure M&A advisory with the most aggressive compensation

~20,000+

Applications

~3-4%

Offer rate

£70,000 base

Graduate salary

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30s preparation 2 min recording Camera + mic

Application process

How to get into Evercore — step by step

Online Application

September-October.

Evercore is the highest-paying boutique. Show you understand advisory and want the intensity.

Phone Interview

2-4 weeks

Technical from the start. Expect DCF and valuation questions.

Superday

November-February

3-5 interviews. Extremely technical. Brain teasers common. US-style intensity.

Offer

Within 1-2 weeks

Highest comp in London for analysts.

Interview questions

Evercore interview questions by round

Questions change at every stage. Know what to expect.

1Why Evercore?
2Walk me through a DCF.
3Tell me about a recent M&A deal.
4Why advisory?
5How do you value a company?

What they value

What Evercore looks for in candidates

Technical excellence

Most technically demanding interviews in London. DCF, LBO, merger models tested in depth.

M&A passion

Pure advisory. They want people who eat, sleep, and breathe deals.

Work ethic

80-90 hours/week. The most demanding hours in London banking.

Analytical precision

Boutique advisory demands error-free work. Show attention to detail.

Resilience

The intensity is real. They need people who thrive under sustained pressure.

Commercial judgement

Advising boards on multi-billion decisions requires strategic thinking.

Compensation

Evercore salary & benefits

Graduate

~£70,000 base (~£120K+ total comp)

Intern

~£60,000 pro-rata

Perks & benefits

Health insurancePensionHighest bonus potential in LondonTraining25 days holiday

Culture & work style

What it's actually like to work at Evercore

Highest-paying firm in London for analysts

80-90 hours/week — the most demanding hours

Pure M&A advisory — no trading, no underwriting

Very lean teams — massive analyst responsibility

US-style meritocratic culture

Small London office — tight-knit

Direct senior exposure from day one

The "pay-for-pain" model — compensated for intensity

Insider tips

How to stand out at Evercore

Evercore pays more than any other firm in London. Know this — and show you want it for the work, not just the money.

Technical preparation is non-negotiable. Know DCF, LBO, and merger models inside out.

Evercore is the #1 independent advisory firm. Reference their league table position.

Be ready for the intensity question. "How do you handle 80+ hour weeks?" needs a genuine answer.

Know specific Evercore deals — check their press releases.

Compare

Evercore vs competitors

Firm	Salary	Hours	Culture	Exit opps
Evercore	~£70,000 base (~£120K+ total comp)	80-90/week	Highest-paying firm in London for analys...	—
Lazard	~£65K / ~£110K+ total	75-85/week	Also elite boutique	Very strong
Rothschild	~£65K / ~£100K+ total	70-80/week	Lower intensity, higher volume	Very strong
PJT Partners	~£70K / ~£120K+ total	75-85/week	Similar comp, smaller	Very strong
Goldman Sachs	~£65K / ~£95K total	70-80/week	Broader platform	Strongest

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