Sell Side Process Speed

This problem practices understanding the difference between sell-side and buy-side M and A work, including how process structure affects timing, effort, and deal certainty. In interviews, bankers want to see that you understand why a seller that is already committed to exploring a sale gives the adviser a clearer path, while a buyer often needs more screening, more analysis, and more internal decision making before any transaction moves forward. It also tests whether you can explain how banker incentives, process management, and the likelihood of closing shape the amount of time spent on each type of mandate.