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Updated 24 Mar 2025

Top Citco Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What are waterfall and how it works in PE ? What is carried interest/performance fee in PE and how it is different from Hedge fund?
  • Q2. What is hedge funds and how are they different from mutual funds?
  • Q3. What are master feeder, co-investment, blocker entity in PE structures ?
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Citco Interview Experiences

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141 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Hedge fund structure
  • Q2. Journal entries for accrual
  • Ans. 

    Accrual journal entries are used to recognize revenue or expenses that have been incurred but not yet recorded in the financial statements.

    • Accrual journal entries involve debiting an expense account and crediting a liability account for expenses incurred but not yet paid

    • Accrual journal entries involve debiting a revenue account and crediting an accounts receivable account for revenue earned but not yet received

    • Accrual ...

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Top Citco Senior Fund Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. what is private equity , difference between private equity and hedge funds
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Q1. what is private equity , difference between private equity and hedge funds
View answer (2)
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Difficult aptitude test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics of private equity
  • Q2. Deep accounting understanding

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Q1. Accrual entry and cash entry of the same. How it affects the BS
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What specific challenges do you encounter in operations, and how would you manage them as an operations manager?
  • Ans. 

    Operations managers face challenges like resource allocation, process inefficiencies, and team dynamics, requiring strategic solutions.

    • Resource Allocation: Ensuring optimal use of resources to meet production demands. For example, balancing staff schedules during peak seasons.

    • Process Inefficiencies: Identifying bottlenecks in workflows. Implementing Lean methodologies to streamline operations and reduce waste.

    • Team Dyna...

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  • Q2. What is derivatives? What are the types of derivatives? How will you reflect swaps in accounting records?
  • Ans. 

    Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from underlying assets. Types include swaps, options, and futures.

    • Types of derivatives include: 1) Swaps - agreements to exchange cash flows; 2) Options - contracts giving the right to buy/sell; 3) Futures - agreements to buy/sell at a future date.

    • Example of a swap: Interest rate swap where one party pays a fixed rate and receives a variable rate.

    • Example of an ...

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Q1. That, if a student, who passed 12th and doesn't want to study further so how would you convince him to study more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
  • Q1. What you booked for the invoice received for future period. If booked them to prepaid, why you booked to prepaid even though it is not paid.
  • Q2. Entry for accruals

Top Citco Senior Fund Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. what is private equity , difference between private equity and hedge funds
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Q1. what is private equity , difference between private equity and hedge funds
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 Senior Analyst

 (4)

 Accountant

 (3)

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hedge fund explain in paragraph

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not join Citco; you will regret it until the very end. Trust me, even after putting in free overtime of 2 to 4 hours, there is partiality present. Blood relatives dominate the workplace, as the network of managers consists of individuals who have moved from one organization to another.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude tests typically assess mental ability, reasoning skills, and proficiency in English.

Round 2 - Assignment 

Aptitude test assessing mental ability and English skills.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    Experienced operations analyst with a background in data analysis and process improvement.

    • Over 5 years of experience in operations analysis

    • Skilled in data analysis and process improvement

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Proficient in using tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau

    • Previous experience in optimizing supply chain processes at XYZ Company

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Q1. How will you resolve the issue if you get a highly escalated Severity 1 issue, and you have to resolve it in 30 minutes?
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Supervisor Interview Questions & Answers

user image Saidarao Bhusa

posted on 20 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you mean by NAV
  • Ans. 

    NAV stands for Net Asset Value, which is the value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities.

    • NAV is used to determine the price of a mutual fund or ETF.

    • It is calculated by dividing the total value of the fund's assets by the number of outstanding shares.

    • NAV is important for investors to track the performance of their investments.

    • For example, if a mutual fund has assets worth $100 million and 10 million shares outstandin

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  • Q2. What difficulties you faced while leading team
  • Ans. 

    Difficulties faced while leading a team include communication challenges, conflicting personalities, and balancing workload.

    • Communication breakdowns leading to misunderstandings

    • Managing conflicting personalities and resolving conflicts

    • Balancing workload and ensuring tasks are completed on time

    • Delegating tasks effectively and ensuring team members are motivated

    • Handling underperforming team members and providing construc

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Top Citco Supervisor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. effects which doesn’t changes NAV
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Q1. Self introduction? & what is mean by eCommerce ? How it can do
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Supervisor Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Simple introduction
  • Q2. Journal entries
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. About Hedge funds

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Journal entries related to fund accounting

Top Citco Supervisor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. effects which doesn’t changes NAV
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Q1. Self introduction? & what is mean by eCommerce ? How it can do
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Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Mar 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Difference Between forward and future contracts
  • Ans. 

    Forward contracts are private agreements, while futures are standardized and traded on exchanges.

    • Forward contracts are customized agreements between two parties, while futures are standardized contracts traded on exchanges.

    • Futures contracts have daily settlement and margin requirements, whereas forward contracts settle at the end of the contract period.

    • Example: A farmer may enter a forward contract to sell wheat at a s...

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  • Q2. Explain what are swaps
  • Ans. 

    Swaps are financial derivatives where two parties exchange cash flows or liabilities to manage risk or speculate.

    • Types of swaps include interest rate swaps, currency swaps, and commodity swaps.

    • In an interest rate swap, one party pays a fixed interest rate while receiving a variable rate, and vice versa.

    • Currency swaps involve exchanging principal and interest payments in different currencies, useful for hedging foreign ...

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Q1. What journal is made when purchase requisition is created
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Supervisor Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 May 2024

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why do you seek this job
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Journal entries
  • Q2. Management fee and performance fee
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. Date of joining

Top Citco Supervisor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. effects which doesn’t changes NAV
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Supervisor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Self introduction? & what is mean by eCommerce ? How it can do
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Citco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Citco interview?
Citco interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Citco interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Citco 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 Citco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Citco expect are Fund Administration, Financial Services, Corporate Governance, Financial Statements and Private Equity.
What are the top questions asked in Citco interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Citco interview -

  1. 1) What is hedge fund? 2) What is IRR and formula? 3) Journal entry for Accrual...read more
  2. 4) What is retained earnings? 5) What is capitalisation of interes...read more
  3. Difference between Mutual fund and hedge f...read more
How long is the Citco interview process?

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

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