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Updated 23 Feb 2025

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 31 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Coding Test 

3 DSA Question and 20 technical apti

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are cursors and resume based questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join the company
  • Ans. 

    I am impressed by the company's innovative approach to solving complex problems and its strong reputation in the industry.

    • I admire the company's commitment to pushing boundaries and driving innovation.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals.

    • The company's strong reputation in the industry is a testament to its success and I want to be a part of that.

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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci NumberYou are given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 +7. Fibonacci number is calculated u... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Previous exp qstns along with JD qstns

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. JD qstns and previous work experience
  • Q2. Skillset and why should u choose this company and why should i hire u
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous Salaries and why u leave the company
  • Q2. Expected salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep learning and yes remember and revise what is the process of doing your wrk. And yes as per JD go through it also.

Process Advisor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Which types of bank accounts do you know?
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Test Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Assignment 

Basic behavioural questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on performance testing
  • Q2. Questions on Barclays principal

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do Barclays principals in details.

Test Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. What is the frame work u have worked and explain the framework with folder structure? 2. purely based on testing, different testing types like functional and non functional tests 3. real time scenarios like last min bugs before release? ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Narsee Monjee Institute Of Management Studies (NMIMS) and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 5 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was a general online assessment that included questions from finance, general aptitude and coding (pseudocodes)

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are derivatives
  • Ans. 

    Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or group of assets.

    • Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, or arbitrage.

    • Common types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.

    • Derivatives allow investors to take on leverage and potentially increase returns, but also come with higher risks.

    • Example: A call option on a stock gives the holder the right to bu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is straddle and strangle
  • Ans. 

    Straddle and strangle are options trading strategies involving the purchase or sale of both a call and a put option with the same expiration date.

    • A straddle involves buying or selling a call and put option at the same strike price and expiration date.

    • A strangle involves buying or selling a call and put option with different strike prices but the same expiration date.

    • Both strategies are used when the trader expects a si...

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  • Q3. Accounting questions - scenario was given and asked what would be the effect in 3 financial statements
  • Q4. Puzzle questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question based on resume - specific internship and projects related to the job
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why this role and why barclays
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know your CV in and out. If you don't know an answer for a specific technical question try to explain what you know about the topic and then shre your thought.

Quantitative Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you approach the implementation of a new financial product
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 Assistant Vice President

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is bond duration
  • Q2. What is bond convexity
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is option greeks
  • Q2. What is BSM and explain

Assistant Risk Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Audit frameworks and standards you have worked with?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Risk assessment

Associate Vice President Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Discuss a case study on a preferred topic or use sample problems to explain a difficult concept. First name the topic and then the concept/case study to be illustrated within 5 mins. CBSE Hot questions are preferred.
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Java Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ani Gayake

posted on 28 Jun 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Java and sql questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of java ans core java

Java Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Sort 0 and 1 Problem Statement Given an integer array ARR of size N containing only integers 0 and 1, implement a function to sort this array. The solution should scan the array only once without using any additional arrays. Input: The firs... read more
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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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Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is mean of TTR & why required for powder coating process ?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about OOps concepts?
  • Q2. Asked about OOPS concept?

Top Barclays Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Shopping Spree Problem Statement Preeti plans to shop for her father's birthday at a store with unlimited quantities of N different items. She has a budget that allows her to buy a maximum of K items. Help Preeti determine the number of dif... read more
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Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Avp invoice and PO Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Oct 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About process knowledge and relevant experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't expect that you will get selected despite good interview

Barclays Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Barclays interview?
Barclays interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Barclays interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Barclays 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 Barclays. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Barclays expect are Risk Analytics, Risk Management, Statistics, Analytics and IT Project Management.
What are the top questions asked in Barclays interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Barclays interview -

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How long is the Barclays interview process?

The duration of Barclays interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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