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Updated 25 Feb 2025

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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are common control transactions
  • Ans. 

    Common control transactions are transactions between entities under common control, where one entity has control over the other.

    • Common control transactions typically involve the transfer of assets, liabilities, or equity between entities under the same parent company.

    • These transactions are not considered arm's length transactions as the entities involved are related.

    • Examples of common control transactions include the t...

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  • Q2. What is risk assessment
  • Ans. 

    Risk assessment is the process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential risks in order to make informed decisions.

    • Identifying potential risks that could impact an organization's objectives

    • Analyzing the likelihood and impact of each risk

    • Evaluating the overall risk exposure and determining appropriate risk mitigation strategies

    • Risk assessment helps in making informed decisions and prioritizing resources

    • Example...

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Finance & accounts related Questions

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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It's a 30 mins aptitude test with 30 questions.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overview of the professional journey. Couple of technical questions. Couple of logical questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep it crisp and have a lot of clarity about your current role.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details about profile
Round 2 - Case Study 

How to solve the existing ongoing problem

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About compensation structure

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Explain well what you're doing currently

American Express interview questions for designations

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 Credit Risk Analyst

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 Business Analyst

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 Data Analyst

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Financial Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. P2P circle and basic accounting questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Excellent communication skills will helps you a lot.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the Data Visualization tool that I work upon
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Type of Techno Managerial round with Senior Manager

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on your things written in resume and general awareness about latest tools and technologies like data analytics n all.

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I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Directly she asked me about my working experiance... that tym iam apply as a fresher..but the vacancy is for the experience one's... than i was shared my training experiance but they want working experienc...

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My resume shortlisted bcoz of my brothers refrence

College Name: Agra university

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. I was asked some questions like Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why Finance
  • Ans. 

    Finance is the backbone of any business and I am passionate about analyzing financial data to make informed decisions.

    • I enjoy working with numbers and analyzing financial data

    • Finance is the backbone of any business and I want to be a part of it

    • I am interested in making informed decisions based on financial analysis

    • I have a strong understanding of financial concepts and enjoy applying them in real-world scenarios

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  • Q3. How am I better than others
  • Ans. 

    I have a unique combination of analytical skills, industry knowledge, and work experience that sets me apart from others.

    • I have a strong background in finance and accounting

    • I have experience working in various industries, including healthcare and technology

    • I am skilled in financial modeling and data analysis

    • I have a track record of delivering accurate and timely financial reports

    • I am a quick learner and can adapt to ne

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  • Q4. Greatest things that I have done in life
  • Ans. 

    I have achieved several milestones in my life, including completing my education and securing a job as a financial analyst.

    • Completed my education with excellent grades

    • Secured a job as a financial analyst in a reputed firm

    • Successfully managed a portfolio of high net worth clients

    • Developed and implemented investment strategies that generated significant returns

    • Volunteered for various social causes and contributed to the

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  • Q5. Some company specific questions like what does American Express do and what new is going on in the company
  • Q6. I was asked certain questions related to my work in my previous company
  • Q7. Was asked to critically analyze one of my decisions in college
  • Q8. They told me that finance job is hectic- heavy work load- I wont get time for extra activities, will I be able to live with that
  • Q9. A question on Credit Risk Analysis:- How would you analyse credit worthiness of a customer?
  • Ans. 

    To analyse credit worthiness of a customer, various factors such as credit history, income, debt-to-income ratio, and employment stability are considered.

    • Check credit history and credit score

    • Evaluate income and debt-to-income ratio

    • Assess employment stability and job history

    • Consider any outstanding debts or bankruptcies

    • Look for any red flags such as late payments or defaults

    • Use financial ratios and models to determine c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. How would you analyse his internet surfing history to plan what type of card should be given to him? Suggest some promotions that can be offered to customer
  • Ans. 

    Analysing internet surfing history to plan card type and promotions for customer.

    • Analyse the customer's search history for keywords related to shopping, travel, dining, etc.

    • Identify the customer's spending patterns and preferences based on their browsing history.

    • Offer promotions and discounts on products or services that the customer has shown interest in.

    • Suggest a credit card with rewards and benefits that align with ...

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  • Q11. Puzzles- A deck of cards (52 cards) with 4 aces. How many cards do you need to flip on an average to get the first ace?
  • Ans. 

    On average, you need to flip 13 cards to get the first ace from a deck of 52 cards with 4 aces.

    • The probability of getting an ace in one flip is 4/52 or 1/13.

    • The probability of not getting an ace in one flip is 48/52 or 12/13.

    • Using the formula for geometric distribution, the expected number of flips to get the first ace is 1/(1/13) = 13.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: I had mathematics background and had prepared HR questions which were asked. Second interview was stress interview. I didn’t loose my calm there.

General Tips: Prepare your HR answers well, as they drive the course of interview.
Skills: Economics, Banking
College Name: NA

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Asked about career expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep Calm and be confident

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial shortlisting was based on resume where CGPA cutoff was around 8.

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were related to Data interpretation and Aptitude,which mostly tests a person's patience too.Around 20-25 were shortlisted after this round.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Questions relating to case studies and course done in your maths were asked.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: In this round,the candidate was asked to talk about himself, his qualities and mostly the activities he was involved in the past 4-5 years of his life.

Skill Tips: A proper revision of math courses will also be useful during interviews and can do much better by having preparation in case studies.
Skills: Good communication skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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American Express Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in American Express Financial Analyst interview?
American Express interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the American Express interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for American Express Financial 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 American Express. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at American Express expect are Finance, Career Development, Oracle, US GAAP and Auditing.
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