Interview prep built for capital markets and fundraising roles, plus the core IB technicals.
Most prep is written for M&A. Priced & Allocated teaches how deals actually get priced, marketed and placed, so you can answer ECM, DCM, leveraged finance and private placement questions with confidence.
- Bookbuilding, IPO and follow-on mechanics, bond pricing and spreads
- "Walk me through a deal" and market-awareness frameworks
- Core technicals: 3 statements, EV vs. equity value, valuation, DCF
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Built for candidates targeting capital markets seats
Study on your schedule. No live sessions, no calendars: everything is self-paced.
Undergraduates
Recruiting for summer analyst roles in ECM, DCM, leveraged finance or coverage, and need a structured way to learn the markets side fast.
MBA candidates
Career switchers targeting IB associate roles who need a crisp technical refresh and a clear "why capital markets" story.
Lateral candidates
From Big 4, corporate or commercial banking, or credit, moving into capital markets and needing deal-walkthrough fluency.
Capital Markets & IB Interview Masterclass
The course is in production. The plan: narrated slide lessons, Excel walkthroughs, written lessons and quizzes, built around the curriculum below.
How capital markets desks work
ECM vs. DCM vs. LevFin vs. private placements: who does what, and how interviews differ.
Equity offerings
IPOs, follow-ons, block trades, converts. Bookbuilding, pricing, allocation and the greenshoe.
Debt offerings
Investment-grade vs. high-yield, spreads over Treasuries, new-issue concessions, ratings and covenants.
Private placements & fundraising
How capital is raised privately, investor targeting and the roadshow process.
Market awareness
A repeatable framework for "what's happening in the markets?" and "pitch me a recent deal."
Core IB technicals
Accounting and 3 statements, EV vs. equity value, multiples, DCF, LBO and M&A basics.
Deal walkthroughs
Templates and scripts for explaining a public deal end to end, using fictional and public examples only.
Fit, story & superday
"Why capital markets?", your story, behavioral questions and a superday checklist.
Start small or get everything
Self-paced digital products. The Interview Guide is written and checkout is opening soon; the other products are in production. Prices below are the planned launch prices.
Interview Guide (PDF)
- ECM, DCM, LevFin & private placements
- Market-awareness frameworks
- Core technicals refresher
- Free updates to the guide
Question Bank
- Planned: technical + capital markets Q&A
- Planned formats: Notion / Google Sheets
- Planned: Anki flashcard deck
All-Access Bundle
- Masterclass course (in production)
- Interview Guide + Question Bank
- Deal Execution Template Pack
- Free updates to the guide
Masterclass Course
- Planned: video + written lessons with quizzes
- Includes Guide + Question Bank
- Excel walkthroughs
30-day money-back guarantee on the course and bundle, and 14 days on PDFs and templates. If it isn't useful, email support@pricedandallocated.com for a full refund.
Coming soon: Deal Execution Template Pack: $39 ($29 as an add-on at checkout). Planned: Excel + PowerPoint templates built on fictional data.
From free questions to interview-ready
Grab the free PDF
50 capital markets questions with model answers, free.
Read the free articles
Practical guides to ECM, DCM, deal walkthroughs and the greenshoe, so you can judge the quality first.
Pick what you need
Start with the 80-page Interview Guide, or wait for the question bank and full course.
Study at your pace
Work through the material and practice deal walkthroughs before interviews.
Who built this, and how
Priced & Allocated is an independent education brand focused on capital markets interview preparation.
We let the material speak for itself. Read the free PDF and the free articles before you buy anything.
We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any bank or financial institution. All examples use fictional companies or publicly available information.
Questions, answered
Is this only for capital markets roles?
No. Capital markets is the specialty, but the guide also covers the core IB technicals (accounting, valuation, DCF, LBO and M&A basics) that every group tests.
Are there live sessions?
No. Everything is self-paced, so you can study around classes or work.
Who creates the content?
Priced & Allocated, an independent education brand. We don't name employers, and we never use confidential information. All examples are fictional or from public sources.
Is the course out yet?
Not yet. The Masterclass is in production. The written Interview Guide is finished and goes on sale when checkout opens. How the video lessons are narrated will be stated here before the course launches.
Will this guarantee me an offer?
No. Nobody can guarantee an interview or an offer. This is educational material to help you prepare.
Is this investment advice?
No. The content is educational interview preparation only and doesn't recommend buying or selling any security.
What's the refund policy?
30 days on the course and bundle, and 14 days on PDFs and templates. Email support@pricedandallocated.com for a full refund.
How do I access my purchase?
Checkout isn't open yet. Once it is, you'll get an email with a download link for PDFs and templates, or a course login for the course.
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Free guides to the questions capital markets interviewers ask most.
- ECM interview questions
ECM Interview Questions: What Gets Asked and How to Answer
The equity capital markets interview questions candidates get asked most, with model answers on IPOs, bookbuilding, greenshoes, follow-ons and converts.
- ECM vs DCM
ECM vs DCM: What's the Difference (and Which Fits You)?
ECM vs DCM explained: what each group does, products, deal pace, market drivers, how they compare with leveraged finance and M&A, and how interviews differ.
- walk me through a deal
How to Answer "Walk Me Through a Deal" in an Investment Banking Interview
A 5-part framework for the "walk me through a deal" interview question, with a full 90-second sample answer for an IPO and a bond deal, and mistakes to avoid.
- greenshoe option explained
Greenshoe Option Explained (with a Worked IPO Example)
What a greenshoe option is, why IPOs use it, and how it works when the stock rises or falls, with a step-by-step numerical example and interview tips.
Start with the free 50 questions
See how capital markets interviews really work before you spend a dollar.
Free PDF, 27 pages. No sign-up needed.