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Lincoln International interview questions

From 2 candidate accounts, updated Oct 12, 2026

Candidate accounts
2
Rounds on average
3.5
Fewest and most rounds
2 to 5
Open roles at Lincoln International
41

How the loop works

This guide draws on 2 first-hand interview accounts from Wall Street Oasis. Candidates describe about 4 rounds on average, most often behavioral interviews, a final round or superday and an online assessment.

These 2 writeups cover finance roles. All of them were posted under a forum handle, so we could not verify the authors’ identities.

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Interview experiences at Lincoln International

Intern

Outcome not shared

Internship, Chicago, IL. 2 rounds. Shared by WallStreetOasis.com on wso, 2021-11-22

  1. 1On-campus interviewsBehavioralStandard campus first round.
  2. 2SuperdayFinalFinal round at the Chicago office.

Valuations Associate

Not selected

Experienced, San Francisco, CA. 5 rounds. Shared by WallStreetOasis.com on wso, 2020-09-20

  1. 1HR interviewBehavioral30 minutes with two HR staff.Covered: Valuation experience, Culture fit
  2. 2Cognitive assessmentOnline assessmentPI cognitive test.
  3. 3Case presentationCase studyBuilt a comps valuation overnight and defended it to two associates.Covered: Comparable companies, Investment calibration
  4. 4SuperdayFinalFour behavioral interviews with directors, MDs, HR lead and analysts.Covered: Motivation, Long hours
  5. 5Office callHiring managerExtra behavioral call with the local MD and an associate.

What Lincoln International is hiring for now

41 open roles in our index. Advertised pay floors run $110k to $175k (median $140k, from 13 postings that state pay).

Most-posted roles

  • Analyst, Business Services M&A2
  • Experienced Associate, Asset-Backed Finance2
  • Analyst, Technology M&A2
  • Vice President, Asset-Backed Finance2
  • Intern M&A - Brussels (March 2027 - June 2027)1
  • Experienced Associate, Transaction Opinions & Board Advisory1

Top locations

  • Chicago8
  • London6
  • Mumbai6
  • New York City3
  • Paris3

Open roles at Lincoln International

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Lincoln International interviews: FAQ

What is the interview process like at Lincoln International?
This guide draws on 2 first-hand interview accounts from Wall Street Oasis. Candidates describe about 4 rounds on average, most often behavioral interviews, a final round or superday and an online assessment.
What topics does Lincoln International test in interviews?
Commonly reported topics include Valuation experience, Culture fit, Comparable companies, Investment calibration, Motivation, Long hours.

These guides summarize public, first-hand interview experiences shared by candidates. They describe the shape of each loop and the topics that came up, not a leaked question bank, and every experience links back to its original source. Processes change often. Treat this as directional prep, not a script.