Solomon Partners Superday Guide
Everything you need to know to prepare for and succeed in your Solomon Partners Superday. This guide covers the format, what to expect, and proven strategies from successful candidates.
Last updated April 2026 · By the Superday AI editorial team
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Full Day (8-12 hours)
4-6 Back-to-Back
New York, NY Office
Superday Format
Typically 4-5 interviews with emphasis on sector knowledge and cultural fit.
Typical Day Structure:
Arrival at the Office
Candidates arrive at Solomon Partners' New York office and are greeted by a member of the recruiting team. The atmosphere is professional but approachable, reflecting the firm's boutique size. You will typically have 3-4 interviews scheduled across the morning.
Technical and Sector Assessment
Early interviews focus on technical fundamentals with a heavy consumer and retail overlay. Expect questions about valuing businesses with seasonal revenue, sum-of-the-parts approaches for diversified consumer companies, and how to structure sale processes for family-owned businesses.
Deal Discussion and Market Awareness
At least one interviewer will test your knowledge of recent consumer, retail, or media M&A transactions. Be prepared to discuss deal rationale, valuation metrics specific to these sectors, and your own view on whether specific transactions were well-priced.
Culture Fit and Senior Meeting
A senior partner or Managing Director holds a conversational interview assessing your intellectual curiosity, long-term career vision, and genuine interest in the firm's sectors. Solomon Partners values candidates who are thoughtful about why this specific firm and sector focus is the right fit.
Conclusion and Follow-Up
After the final interview, the process concludes relatively quickly. Solomon Partners typically makes decisions within a week, given the smaller candidate pool. A brief, specific follow-up note to each interviewer is appreciated.
What to Do
- Research Solomon Partners' deal history, especially landmark transactions in grocery, retail, and media. The firm has a rich legacy that interviewers expect candidates to know.
- Demonstrate deep interest in consumer-facing industries by discussing sector trends, recent M&A activity, and how changing consumer behaviors are shaping deal flow.
- Highlight your ability to work in small, high-intensity teams where junior bankers take on significant responsibility early.
- Show intellectual curiosity beyond just banking mechanics. Solomon Partners values bankers who think strategically about industries and can advise clients as thought partners.
- Ask questions about mentorship and how junior bankers develop sector expertise. The firm takes analyst development seriously.
- Be prepared to discuss why a boutique advisory model creates better outcomes for certain types of clients compared to full-service banks.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse Solomon Partners with a generalist advisory firm. Their sector focus is core to their identity, and vague interest in banking without sector passion will not resonate.
- Avoid emphasizing exit opportunities to PE or hedge funds. Solomon Partners wants candidates interested in building a career in advisory banking.
- Do not overlook the firm's history under the Peter J. Solomon name. Ignorance of their legacy suggests insufficient research.
- Avoid generic technical preparation. Questions will be sector-specific, and textbook answers without retail or consumer context will fall flat.
- Do not be overly formal or stiff. The boutique culture values authenticity and conversational engagement over rehearsed polish.
- Avoid asking about deal sizes in a way that implies you think bigger is better. Solomon Partners works on transactions that are right for their clients, regardless of headline size.
What to Bring
Multiple resume copies
5-6 clean copies
Notepad and pen
For notes and questions
Breath mints
After lunch refresher
Portfolio/padfolio
Looks professional
Business cards
If you have them
Phone charger
For emergencies only