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Acuity Knowledge Partners Equity Research Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 24 Apr 2024

Top Acuity Knowledge Partners Equity Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. what do mean by beta and how to calculate it.
  • Q2. describe dcf valuation models in financial modelling process.
  • Q3. What is financial modeling? What is enterprise value? Name some of the Valuation methods ?

Acuity Knowledge Partners Equity Research Analyst Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is financial modeling? What is enterprise value? Name some of the Valuation methods ?
  • Ans. 

    Financial modeling is the process of creating a mathematical representation of a company's financial situation.

    • Financial modeling involves using historical data and assumptions to forecast future financial performance.

    • It helps in analyzing the impact of various factors on a company's financials.

    • Financial models are used for budgeting, forecasting, valuation, and decision-making.

    • Enterprise value is a measure of a compan...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Definitions, formula etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have proper understanding of finance and valuation.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you understand by Beta
  • Ans. 

    Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the market.

    • Beta measures the sensitivity of a stock's returns to changes in the market.

    • A beta of 1 indicates that the stock's price will move with the market.

    • A beta greater than 1 indicates the stock is more volatile than the market.

    • A beta less than 1 indicates the stock is less volatile than the market.

    • Beta is used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to ca

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Assignment 

Finanical modelling to be done slected companies or sectors

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe dcf valuation models in financial modelling process.
  • Ans. 

    DCF valuation models are used to estimate the intrinsic value of a company based on its future cash flows.

    • DCF stands for Discounted Cash Flow

    • It involves projecting future cash flows and discounting them back to their present value

    • The discount rate used is typically the company's cost of capital

    • The resulting present value is the estimated intrinsic value of the company

    • DCF models are commonly used in equity research to d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do mean by beta and how to calculate it.
  • Ans. 

    Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the market. It indicates the stock's sensitivity to market movements.

    • Beta is calculated by comparing the stock's returns to the market returns over a period of time.

    • A beta of 1 indicates that the stock's price moves in line with the market.

    • A beta greater than 1 indicates that the stock is more volatile than the market.

    • A beta less than 1 indicates that the stock i...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy process to get through. Just be confident when answering questions
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want this role
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about analyzing financial markets and helping investors make informed decisions.

    • I have a strong interest in finance and enjoy analyzing financial data

    • I have a knack for identifying investment opportunities and predicting market trends

    • I enjoy the challenge of conducting in-depth research and providing valuable insights to clients

    • I want to contribute to the success of a reputable equity research team

    • I am ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. GDP and GNP difference
  • Ans. 

    GDP measures the value of goods and services produced within a country, while GNP measures the value produced by a country's residents, regardless of location.

    • GDP only includes production within a country's borders, while GNP includes production by a country's citizens regardless of location.

    • GDP is used to measure a country's economic output, while GNP is used to measure a country's economic strength.

    • For example, if a ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be honest for the things you don't know just tell them you don't know but time you would know

Acuity Knowledge Partners interview questions for designations

 Research Analyst

 (1)

 Credit Analyst

 (3)

 Investment Banking Analyst

 (2)

 KYC Analyst

 (1)

 Private Equity Consultant

 (1)

 Research Associate

 (1)

 Financial Analyst

 (4)

 Investment Banking Associate

 (1)

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic: Tell me about yourself, movie story

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't get into this shit

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL, tableau questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Work related questions. Only few questions
  • Q2. Previous work, salary expectation, why do you want to change the job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy interview if you know what you mentioned in the resume

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Guesstimates, Python, Machine learning and Puzzles

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on Summer Internship
  • Q2. What are your 2 Weaknesses ? Explain them to me ?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink and can be too self-critical at times.

    • I often spend too much time analyzing details and can lose sight of the bigger picture.

    • I sometimes struggle with making decisions quickly due to overthinking.

    • I can be too hard on myself and take criticism too personally.

    • For example, in my previous job, I spent too much time perfecting a project and missed the deadline.

    • Another example is when I received construct...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the process of launching a new product to market ? Explain each step ?
  • Ans. 

    Launching a new product involves several steps, from ideation to market launch.

    • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences

    • Develop a product concept and create a prototype

    • Test the product with focus groups and make necessary adjustments

    • Create a marketing plan and determine pricing strategy

    • Launch the product and monitor sales and customer feedback

    • Make any necessary improvements or adjustments based...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference between Primary and Secondary Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Primary research is original research conducted by the researcher, while secondary research is based on existing research.

    • Primary research involves collecting new data through surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.

    • Secondary research involves analyzing existing data from sources like books, journals, websites, etc.

    • Primary research is more time-consuming and expensive than secondary research.

    • Secondary research is useful ...

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  • Q5. Guesstimate : No of traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 50-60 traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.

    • Consider the distance between Aurangabad and Pune is around 235 km.

    • Assuming an average distance of 4 km between two signals, there would be around 58-59 signals.

    • However, the number may vary based on the route taken and the traffic density.

    • Also, the number of signals may have increased or decreased over time due to road development projects.

    • Hence,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me something about yourself ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software engineer for 3 years.

    • I enjoy taking on new challenges and have experience working in both team and individual settings.

    • In my free time, I enjoy reading books on technology and attending tech conferences to stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

    • I am also an avid...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is the process of Market Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Market research involves gathering and analyzing information about a target market to make informed business decisions.

    • Identify research objectives and target audience

    • Choose research methods (surveys, focus groups, etc.)

    • Collect and analyze data

    • Draw conclusions and make recommendations

    • Continuously monitor and update research

    • Example: Conducting a survey to determine customer satisfaction with a product

    • Example: Analyzing ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How did you know about Consumer Neuroscience ? ( I had spoken about it during induction )

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative Aptitude -10 Q ....Questions on P&L AND Percentage ....Cutoff 7
Verbal Ability - 18 Q .....Sentence Correction Cutoff -12 Q
Case Studies - 2

Time - 1.5 Hrs
Tips: Questions were quite easy ....Time Management Is Important
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Checking the confidence of the candidate. I think the fact that I had carried out a Social Research (Ganpati Procession Analysis in Pune ) helped. I could share that experience.
Tips: During your course try and associate yourself with some kind of research work ( whether it is complete or incomplete does not matter ).
Study the company ( website) as much as you can before the interview.


Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Questions on Summer Internship - Prepare well and do speak about

Skills: Ability To Analyse, Communication, Basics of Market Research
College Name: Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA)

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Standard puzzles
  • Q2. Standard HR questions -Tell me about yourself,Your family background.your future plans etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Standard CAT type questions but a level down from difficulty perspective.
Any standard CAT book will do for cracking the written test.

Tips: There is Sectional cutoff, so attempt each section giving equal weight.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 40

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer was a very chill guy.Before starting on to the puzzles he asked questions on the my resume , current affairs,sports,hobbies and then we had a long discussion on Arsenal (it was the club i supported).He also turned out to be an arsenal supporter,thus making the interview process ultra light.He just asked one puzzle and ended the interview process.

Tips: As i have a habit of daily reading a newspaper i was fairly acquainted with the current affairs and it helped me a lot.
Besides that, being a mechanical engineer i was questions about why not pursuing career in core engineering,so one should be prepared with all the answers.
Good communication skill will definitely help.
One should know one's resume inside out.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview went out smoothly.He just want to check whether you are fit for the company.
Tips: Be confident and be yourself.Don't try to bluff.

Skill Tips: Don't worry about the placement process.Even if you fail don't loose your hope and carry on with your efforts,something bigger and better is waiting for you.
Skills: LOGICAL THINKING ABILITIES, Ability To Think, 1)communication, Ability To Analyse
College Name: NIT Surat
Motivation: After a year the company offers you the onsite project.

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Based on whether you have experience in analytics, maths or programming.
Tips: If you're serious about EXL, work on a data science project, intern or take up a few courses in data science. Probability and Statistics is a 'must do course'.

Round: Test
Experience: Had 4 questions. One was based on probabilty, another was a puzzle, a data interpretation question and finally a case study question, involving a bit of guesstimate analysis.
Tips: Be strong in probability and puzzles. Do one or two cases with a friend while preparing for any kind of internship.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: No group discussion

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was asked about myself, my interest areas, the reason for applying for EXL. That was pretty much it
Tips: Be thorough and genuine with all kinds of HR questions

Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras

Acuity Knowledge Partners Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Acuity Knowledge Partners Equity Research Analyst interview?
Acuity Knowledge Partners interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Acuity Knowledge Partners interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Acuity Knowledge Partners Equity Research Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Acuity Knowledge Partners. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Acuity Knowledge Partners expect are Equity Analysis, Equity Research, Financial Modelling, Financial Research and Valuation.
What are the top questions asked in Acuity Knowledge Partners Equity Research Analyst interview?

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  1. what do mean by beta and how to calculate ...read more
  2. describe dcf valuation models in financial modelling proce...read more
  3. What is financial modeling? What is enterprise value? Name some of the Valuatio...read more

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