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Updated 9 Sep 2020

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Portfolio Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sri Ganesh Narayanan

posted on 9 Sep 2020

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. What are the best strategies for a bear market run in Derivatives?
  • Ans. 

    Short selling, put options, and hedging are some strategies for a bear market run in derivatives.

    • Short selling involves selling borrowed securities in anticipation of a price decline.

    • Put options give the holder the right to sell an asset at a predetermined price, providing protection against market downturns.

    • Hedging involves taking offsetting positions to minimize potential losses.

    • Using derivatives like futures contrac...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the fund houses for which you have managed assets?
  • Ans. 

    I have managed assets for multiple fund houses including ABC Investments and XYZ Asset Management.

    • Managed assets for ABC Investments

    • Managed assets for XYZ Asset Management

    • Possess experience in managing assets for various other fund houses

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is TOPS?
  • Ans. 

    TOPS stands for Total Portfolio Solution. It is a comprehensive investment management approach that aims to optimize portfolio performance.

    • TOPS is a strategy used by portfolio managers to maximize returns and minimize risks.

    • It involves diversifying investments across different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and commodities.

    • Portfolio managers use various techniques, including asset allocation and risk management,...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay cool and focussed.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the challenges faced in previous engagements
  • Q2. What are the innovations and continuous improvement ideas contributed in previous engagements and benefits achieved?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the strategic initiatives executed in previous enhancements?
  • Ans. 

    Implemented strategic initiatives include process automation, risk management enhancements, and performance optimization.

    • Implemented process automation to streamline workflows and increase efficiency

    • Enhanced risk management strategies to mitigate potential risks and improve decision-making

    • Optimized performance through data analysis and continuous improvement efforts

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the volume of business managed?
  • Ans. 

    The volume of business managed is $500 million.

    • Managed business volume of $500 million

    • Successfully oversaw a diverse portfolio worth $500 million

    • Handled a substantial volume of business totaling $500 million

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Current CTC and expectations
  • Ans. 

    Current CTC is $100,000 and expectations are $120,000.

    • Current CTC is $100,000

    • Expectations are $120,000

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Documents required
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

A case study asked on Fintech

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Define the swift mt flow
  • Ans. 

    The SWIFT MT flow refers to the process of sending and receiving financial messages using the SWIFT network.

    • SWIFT MT messages are standardized messages used for international financial transactions.

    • The flow involves sending messages from one financial institution to another through the SWIFT network.

    • Each message is identified by a unique code, such as MT103 for a single customer credit transfer.

    • The flow includes messag...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Swift mt to mx migration
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction about ur selfs
  • Q2. About experience

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Banking domain knowledge
Round 2 - Case Study 

Banking Industry

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Having depth knowledge in your work experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Domain experience was checked
  • Q2. Agile Maturity was checked
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your current working process?
  • Q2. Why are you switching job?
  • Q3. Tell me one reason why are we hiring you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ICICI Bank Portfolio Manager interview:
  • Team discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Heyy there, you have to make preparation before you go interview, like company profile, communication, and organization related information.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why should I tell
  • Q3. Whatis your strength

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep cool

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is your strength
  • Ans. I have a good communication skills
  • Answered by Shahnaz Afrin

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview wanted to test both my knowledge and communication skills. most of the question askedto me were related tomy m. com curriculum.

Portfolio Manager Interview Questions & Answers

Capgemini user image Giridhar Vishwanathula

posted on 18 Dec 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Max 2 rounds for experienced folks For the freshers - aptitude coding test the. Tech interview follows HR discussion

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