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Log InYou have two conflicting deadlines from two different managing directors. What do you do?
RoleInvestment Banking Analyst
DifficultySenior
TopicBehavioral
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Why This Is Asked
Analysts constantly juggle competing senior stakeholders, and this tests whether you'd communicate proactively or just silently drop one deadline — a common way junior hires damage trust early.
General Approach
Emphasize that you'd surface the conflict directly and early (not wait until you miss one), propose a resequencing or ask for prioritization guidance, and confirm before proceeding — the answer should show communication instinct, not just a scheduling trick.