Arcesium Analyst Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Aptitude test with general capital market questions

Q1. How to calculate yield on bond
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Yield on a bond can be calculated by dividing the annual interest payment by the current market price of the bond.
• Yield on a bond is calculated by dividing the annual interest payment by the current market price of the bond.

• The formula for calculating yield on a bond is: Yield = (Annual Interest Payment / Current Market Price) * 100%

• For example, if a bond pays $50 in annual interest and is currently priced at $1,000, t
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Q1. What are some of your strengths
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Some of my strengths include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills - able to analyze data and identify trends

• Attention to detail - meticulous in reviewing work for accuracy

• Ability to work well under pressure - can remain calm and focused in high-stress situations
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General aptititude including finance questions , mathematics

Q1. General finance and accounting related questions
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Q1. Same as round 2
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It was relatively easy compared to other rounds

Q1. A discussion around my present role and how I will fit for their role...
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Q2. Financial derivatives, hedge funds, bonds.
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Q1. Discussion around the present round and situation based questions
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Q2. Financial derivatives, bonds and hedge funds.
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Q1. Why a jump from sales role....
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30question 30 mins -LR quant and derivates questions

Q1. General accounting questions derivates questions
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Q2. What are options
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Options are financial instruments that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price before or on a specified date.
• Options can be call options, which give the holder the right to buy an asset at a specified price, or put options, which give the holder the right to sell an asset at a specified price.

• The specified price at which the asset can be bought or sold is known as...read more
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Q3. Different options strategies
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Options strategies involve buying or selling options contracts to achieve a specific investment goal.
• Some common options strategies include covered calls, protective puts, straddles, and strangles.

• Each options strategy has its own risk and reward profile, and is used based on market conditions and investor objectives.

• Options strategies can be used for speculation, hedging, income generation, or risk management.

• Understa...read more
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Q1. Salary discussion
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Q2. Why Arcesium for you next company
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