152 pages that take you from “I’ve never done a paper LBO” to walking into the interview knowing the format, the method, and the mistakes to avoid.
What’s inside
| Part | What’s in it |
|---|---|
| Getting In — a newcomer’s field guide | What IB analysts and PE associates actually do day to day, recruiting timelines, networking, resume, HireVue, Superday, and a sector thesis starter kit |
| Part 1 — Banking interviews (Ch. 1–6) | Your story and STAR answers, accounting walks, the enterprise-value bridge, valuation and DCF builds, merger math and accretion/dilution, fit and markets — plus sector primers |
| Part 2 — PE interviews (Ch. 7–12) | The 7-step paper-LBO framework, sources & uses, MOIC vs IRR, 5 worked paper-LBO examples, the 7 most common mistakes, the 25 most-asked PE technical questions worked in full, and 15 follow-up chains that go 3–4 questions deep |
| Part 3 — Drills workbook (Ch. 13–16) | 8 timed paper-LBO drills with full diagnostic keys and a 14-point score sheet, Excel modeling test walkthroughs (Basic / Standard / Advanced), a 2-week plan and a 4-week newcomer plan, and 3 full mock interviews with scoring rubrics |
| Appendices A–E | The stats that matter, a quote bank from real recruiting pages and hiring leaders (every quote sourced, dated, and attributed), a glossary, twenty traps and how to fix them, and a one-page formulas cheat sheet |
| 20 blank work pages | So you can do every drill with a pen, paper, and timer |
- 152 pages — Getting In, Parts 1–3 (Ch. 1–16), Appendices A–E, and 20 blank work pages
- 8 timed paper-LBO drills with full diagnostic keys — new scenarios, not the pack’s drills
- 3 full mock interviews with scoring rubrics
- 5 worked paper-LBO examples and the 25 most-asked PE technical questions, worked in full
What’s not in it
- The full Timed Paper-LBO Drills pack (10 drills + 21-page diagnostic key) — the book has 8 new drills, not the pack’s drills.
- The full PE Technical Q&A Bank (150 questions) — the book features 25 questions + 15 new follow-up chains.
- The full Excel Modeling Tests workbooks (3 tests + solution workbooks + walkthrough PDFs) — the book gives the build order and logic only.
Format & delivery
| Format | PDF workbook |
| Pages | 152 |
| Delivery | Instant download via Gumroad |
| Use it | Print it or work on screen |
| Keep it | Yours to keep |
Digital download only — no physical shipment, no printed copy. The file is delivered instantly through Gumroad right after checkout.
Wrong file or a defective download? Email us for a full refund. Questions, corrections, or a file that won’t open — hello@analystdrills.com. We read everything.
Who this is for
You’re an undergrad, MBA, or career-changer preparing for banking or PE interviews — including with no finance background. Every piece of jargon is defined on first use.
You want the method taught properly first, then reps under a timer — not a pile of unexplained answers.
Who this is NOT for
You only want volume reps and already know the method. Go straight to the Complete Pack ($26.55) — that’s the reps program.
You want the full 10-drill pack, the 150-question bank, or the Excel workbooks. Those stay in their own packs (linked above) — the book teaches the method; the packs are the volume.
Want volume reps after this book? That’s the Complete Pack ($26.55). Get the bundle →
Frequently asked questions
Are the book’s drills the same as the Timed Paper-LBO Drills pack?
No. The book has 8 new drills written for the book. The pack’s 10 drills are separate scenarios — if you want volume reps after this book, that’s the Complete Pack ($26.55).
Do I need a finance background?
No. The book is written for readers with no finance background — every piece of jargon is defined on first use, and paper LBOs are taught as the 5–15 minute verbal exercise interviewers actually run (30 minutes is the practice clock, and the book says so everywhere).
How is it delivered?
Instantly, through Gumroad. The PDF downloads right after checkout — print it or work on screen, and it’s yours to keep.
What if the file is defective or won’t open?
Email hello@analystdrills.com for a full refund — see the refund note below.
Is there a print version?
No — the book is a PDF workbook. Print the pages you want to work on, or work on screen with a timer.
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