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Barclays Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Jun 2024

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 26 Jun 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Effects of social media in our life

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain your favorite advertise and why?
  • Q2. Commercialization good or bad?
  • Ans. 

    Commercialization can be both good and bad depending on the context and industry.

    • Commercialization can lead to increased accessibility of products and services to a wider audience.

    • It can drive innovation and competition in the market.

    • However, it may also prioritize profit over ethical considerations or public welfare.

    • Examples: Pharmaceutical industry commercializing life-saving drugs at high prices, tech companies comm

  • Answered by AI

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Demonetization
  • Q2. Banking sector questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Basic aptitude test. East to clear.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 25

Skills: Reasoning Ability, Mathematical Logic, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge
College Name: Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Brief introduction,,
  • Q2. Why markets?
  • Ans. 

    Markets offer dynamic and challenging environments that require constant adaptation and innovation.

    • Markets provide opportunities for growth and expansion

    • Competition in markets drives innovation and efficiency

    • Markets offer diverse career paths and opportunities for personal development

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 2-3 puzzles,
  • Q4. Economics questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: No. of Interviews: 1
I think they were looking for Mathematical and analytical ability, Awareness about and aptitude for finance related stuff (news items, their analysis, my understanding etc.)

Tips: Being prepared: In markets there is no substitute to knowing your stuff. You can‟t faff your way through as the questions will be technical

Skills: Financial Markets, Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Mathematical Aptitude
College Name: IIM Bangalore

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What do you know about banking/credit cards
  • Ans. 

    Banking involves managing financial transactions, while credit cards allow users to borrow money for purchases.

    • Banking involves depositing and withdrawing money, managing accounts, and providing loans.

    • Credit cards allow users to borrow money for purchases and pay it back with interest.

    • Credit cards often come with rewards programs or cash back incentives.

    • Credit card debt can accumulate quickly and lead to financial diff

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Telephonic interview and face to face interview was taken. Overall smooth interview process, and asked about credit cards and banking industry for interview questions

I was interviewed before Sep 2019.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. 1 tell me about your self?
  • Q2. Why you want work at this company?
  • Q3. Why should I hire you?
  • Q4. If you are experience person----why are you looking for a job company change?
  • Q5. What are your salary requirements?
  • Q6. What is your ambition?
  • Q7. How could be you contribute to our company if you're selected?
  • Q8. Finally do you have any questions to ask me

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - * Research the industry and company
* Clarify your are selling points ex:-(good
communication skills)
* And reason you the job
* Prepare for common interview questions
* Practice---practice---practice and be confident
At the time of interview time.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Q2. What you did in previous role

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding corporate professionalism and past achievements

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence is key for a great interview
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Case Study 

Credit Reserach on any listed company

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Enumerate the difference between NOPAT and FCF
  • Ans. 

    NOPAT is the net operating profit after tax, while FCF is the free cash flow.

    • NOPAT is a measure of a company's profitability that excludes taxes and interest expenses.

    • FCF is a measure of a company's financial performance that represents the cash generated by the business after accounting for capital expenditures.

    • NOPAT = Operating Income * (1 - Tax Rate)

    • FCF = NOPAT + Depreciation & Amortization - Change in Working Capit

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Is negative working capital good for a comapny?
  • Ans. 

    Negative working capital can be good for a company as it indicates efficient management of assets and liabilities.

    • Negative working capital can indicate that a company is effectively using its short-term assets to fund its short-term liabilities.

    • It can show that a company is able to quickly convert inventory or accounts receivable into cash to meet its short-term obligations.

    • However, sustained negative working capital m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Is one time item in CFO an alarming item for a comany seeking debt?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, one-time items in CFO can be alarming for a company seeking debt.

    • One-time items can distort the true financial health of a company

    • Lenders may view one-time items as unsustainable sources of income

    • It may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate consistent cash flow

    • Companies should provide explanations for one-time items to lenders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How can a company remove its debt but not affect the cash flow?
  • Ans. 

    A company can remove its debt without affecting cash flow by refinancing debt at lower interest rates, increasing revenue, or selling assets.

    • Refinance debt at lower interest rates to reduce debt burden

    • Increase revenue through sales growth or cost-cutting measures

    • Sell assets to generate cash and pay off debt

    • Negotiate with creditors for better repayment terms

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Where are you from
  • Q2. I am from Andhra Pradesh
  • Q3. Education Qualification
  • Q4. Previously experience
  • Q5. About your self
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 2 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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about you? About previous education? About work profile for which you are interviewing?
  • Q2. Why did you leave your previous job?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities.

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Lack of learning and development opportunities

    • Company restructuring or downsizing

    • Incompatibility with company culture or values

    • Relocation or personal reasons

  • Answered by AI

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How many rounds are there in Barclays Associate interview?
Barclays interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Barclays interview process are Group Discussion and One-on-one Round.

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