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Updated 26 Jun 2024

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ashish DN

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

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Mar 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you describe your professional experience?
  • Q2. What are your salary expectations?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Could you provide more details about your overall work experience, including your workflow and responsibilities?
  • Q2. What type of improvement project are you referring to, and what are its goals?
Round 3 - Case Study 

Were there any interesting cases of money laundering that you encountered?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1st round would be AVP Round which is very important for ur selection and focused on technical/domain knowledge, 2nd round would be director round and he will assess your stability and readiness for shift and work schedule.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. How many years of experience do you have?
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience in the field.

    • I have worked in this field for 5 years.

    • My experience includes roles such as intern, junior associate, and senior associate.

    • I have gained valuable skills and knowledge over the years.

    • I have completed various projects and tasks successfully.

    • I have received positive feedback and recognition for my work.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me abt yourself and communication skills
  • Q2. Tell me abt yourself and communication skills and positive approach
  • Q3. Should answer it honestly and communication Skills should be professional and should handle any roles given by organisation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Indrodution related
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic testing concepts,Unix commands basic,SQL commands -joins,trade life cycle very important
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Testing lifecycle concepts,basic SQL queries etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was testing...prepare with basic testing lifecycle,sdlc,trade lifecycle,jira,sql-joins,Unix basic commands,concepts of testing
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about IFRS 9
  • Ans. 

    IFRS 9 is an international financial reporting standard that addresses the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities.

    • IFRS 9 replaced IAS 39 and introduced a new classification and measurement approach for financial instruments.

    • It requires entities to classify financial assets based on their business model for managing the assets and their contractual cash flow characteristics.

    • IFRS 9 also includ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Your understanding of product control
  • Ans. 

    Product control involves monitoring and analyzing the financial performance of products within a company.

    • Monitoring revenue and expenses related to specific products

    • Analyzing profitability and cost efficiency of products

    • Identifying trends and making recommendations for product improvements

    • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards

    • Collaborating with various departments to gather data and insi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain balance sheet substantiation
  • Ans. 

    Balance sheet substantiation involves verifying the accuracy and completeness of the items reported on a company's balance sheet.

    • Process of reconciling balance sheet accounts to ensure they accurately reflect the financial position of a company

    • Involves comparing account balances to supporting documentation such as bank statements, invoices, and contracts

    • Identifying and investigating any discrepancies or errors to ensur...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain Swap products
  • Ans. 

    Swap products are financial instruments where two parties agree to exchange cash flows or other financial assets.

    • Swap products involve two parties exchanging cash flows based on a predetermined set of terms

    • Common types of swap products include interest rate swaps, currency swaps, and commodity swaps

    • These products are often used by companies to manage risk or speculate on market movements

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  • Q2. What do know about Mccaulay duration
  • Q3. What do you know about front office and accouting pnl reco
  • Ans. 

    Front office and accounting P&L reconciliation involves comparing the profit and loss statements from both departments to ensure accuracy.

    • Front office is responsible for generating revenue through client interactions and trading activities.

    • Accounting is responsible for recording financial transactions and preparing financial statements.

    • P&L reconciliation involves comparing the revenue and expenses reported by the front...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Short cut key's and Excel Working
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Problem statement with some objectives type questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a program
  • Ans. 

    Program to sort an array of strings in alphabetical order

    • Use a sorting algorithm like bubble sort or quicksort

    • Compare adjacent strings and swap if necessary

    • Repeat until the array is sorted

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  • Q2. Explain different way to solve a particular problem
  • Ans. 

    One way to solve a problem is by breaking it down into smaller tasks and tackling them one by one.

    • Identify the main issue or goal of the problem

    • Break down the problem into smaller, more manageable tasks

    • Prioritize the tasks based on importance and urgency

    • Create a plan or strategy to address each task

    • Implement the plan and monitor progress

    • Adjust the plan as needed based on feedback and results

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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.

Barclays Interview FAQs

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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