Dumb Question: How strong is a referral from a global group head?

Getting referred for IB analyst program from a global group head of a coverage group. My question is I have the interview already, but do I have extra wiggle room / increased chances even if I botch some technical or something? 


My idea is that even if I look stupid af they will go "The group head referred him, we don't want to upset the group head, just hire the kid" lol 

 

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