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Cognizant Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 Mar 2024

Cognizant Financial Analyst Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
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Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Management fee how is calculated
  • Ans. 

    Management fee is typically calculated as a percentage of assets under management.

    • Management fee is usually calculated as a percentage of the total assets under management.

    • The percentage can vary depending on the investment firm and the type of assets being managed.

    • For example, a management fee of 1% means that the investor pays 1% of their total assets as a fee each year.

    • Management fees are typically charged annually ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Private equity and real estate funds

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Follow basics
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What is your biggest achivement so far
  • Q3. Why you lookong for a job
  • Q4. Why do you want to work form our company
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Quantitative aptitude

Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Hard work vs smart work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - stay positive

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Q5. What are the recent topics in Finance that you have read about?

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Cash Application
  • Q2. Unapplied cash
  • Q3. Intercompany payment
  • Q4. Tell about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be prepare and account Receivable

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Explain about financial analyst role what do this work

Cognizant interview questions for designations

 Associate Financial Analyst

 (1)

 Financial Accountant

 (4)

 Financial Associate

 (1)

 Financial

 (1)

 Analyst

 (43)

 Investment Banking Analyst

 (1)

 Senior Process Analyst

 (1)

 KYC Analyst

 (2)

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell us something about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - TEchnical knowledge a must

Interview questions from similar companies

I was interviewed before Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. It was an online technical test. Questions were related to ME outlook, mobile device management , Networking and many more

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Grammar Round
Experience: It was a written English grammar test to analyse how grammatically sound you are.
Tips: Just revise your basic English grammar like prepositions verbs nd essay/paragraph writing

Round: COMMUNICATION SKILLS Round
Experience: In this round they ask you to speak something on the given topic or sometimes group discussion . Basically they test your vocabulary, your thought process, pronunciation, accent and above all confidence.
Tips: Be confident in whatever you speak. Remember if you get nervous you will need with your words .

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This was an online test and it had 50 questions all objective types.
Tips: Be technically sound. You cannot Google them as these search engines are blocked

College Name: Babu Banarasi Das National Institute Of Technology And Management (BBDNITM)

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HCLTech user image Raj Hrithik

posted on 2 Sep 2017

I was interviewed in Jul 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Experience summary and the roles

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: I was allowed to write a test for 2hrs in that each headings seems to be different and also there is a section heading marks
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 70

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: After finishing i was advised to attend 2nd round in that they ask about the detailed experience of my previous company and finally technical terms question also flows

Skills: Logical And Structured Thinking, Communication And Confidence, Attitude, Psychometric Test, Project Management

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

IBM user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Feb 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Are you flexible with night shifts?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am flexible with night shifts.

    • I have worked night shifts before and am comfortable with them.

    • I understand the importance of being available for work at all times.

    • I am willing to adjust my schedule to meet the needs of the company.

    • I am aware that night shifts may require a different sleep schedule and am prepared to make necessary adjustments.

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  • Q2. How can you prove to be an asset to our company?
  • Ans. 

    I have the skills, experience, and passion to contribute to the growth and success of your company.

    • My extensive experience in the industry will allow me to bring new ideas and perspectives to the table.

    • I have a proven track record of achieving targets and exceeding expectations.

    • My strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable me to work effectively with colleagues and clients alike.

    • I am a quick learner and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why are you not opting for post -graduations?
  • Ans. 

    I believe gaining practical experience is more valuable than pursuing further education at this point.

    • I want to focus on gaining practical experience in my field

    • I feel that further education may not necessarily enhance my skills or job prospects

    • I am satisfied with my current level of education and feel it is sufficient for my career goals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why didn’t you pursue graduation in your own home town?
  • Ans. 

    I wanted to explore new opportunities and gain exposure to different cultures.

    • I wanted to broaden my horizons and experience new things.

    • I believed that studying in a different city would provide me with more opportunities for personal and professional growth.

    • I wanted to meet new people and learn about different cultures.

    • I was excited to explore a new city and all that it had to offer.

    • I felt that studying in a different...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The written test had questions from quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: After that was the interview round. In the interview round they asked me about what were my goals and where do I see myself in three years from now. They also asked me the reason why they should select me and not others.  
Second round of interview was a telephonic round. It was as follows:

1. A situation was given "You are a sales executive and the order of your customer has not reached his place. How can you help him out with this?

2. I was asked to pronounce few words like television, specialization etc.

3. To make a story on a phrase "dark stormy night ".

College Name: DELHI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMERCE

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Genpact user image varsha singla

posted on 7 May 2017

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Strengths and weaknesses
  • Q2. Are you ready to relocate
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am ready to relocate for the Analyst position.

    • I am open to moving to a new location for the right opportunity.

    • I understand that relocation may be necessary for career growth.

    • I have previously relocated for work and have adapted well to new environments.

    • I am excited about the possibility of exploring a new city and experiencing different cultures.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Depreciation entry
  • Q4. Dep on intangible assets
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation on intangible assets is not allowed under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

    • Intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks are not subject to depreciation.

    • Instead, they are typically amortized over their useful lives.

    • Amortization is the systematic allocation of the cost of an intangible asset over its estimated useful life.

    • The amortization expense is recorded as an operating ex...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Everyone was given 10 minutes time to think points for this topic. I spoke neither in favour nor in against for this topic. I just spoke that india should adopt ways to make chinese products.it should be loud and clear..
Duration: 10 hours

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Strengths and weaknesses. Ready to relocate..

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Interviewer just asked the basic journal entries and regarding my experience during training. He asked me if I am able to stretch or not.

Skills: Communication And Confidence
College Name: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Each section consisted of 15 questions.If you have a thorough practise on aptitude,the LR and the basic apti part would be not of much problem.The coding part mainly consisted of data structure basic.
Tips: The only tip which can be given is a thorough practise for all the sessions.The practise should be done taking the time into account.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Fortunately for me,they asked me my AIEEE and IITJEE scores rather than only concentrating on my CGPA which was an advantage for me.Training related questions,questions on basic science(fission,fusion etc) were asked.Also my coding knowledge was being tested by asking basic data structure questions.
Tips: Always carry a smile whether its going wrong or right.Be apologetic on your mistakes and tell them you can improve yourself.The confidence you carry is the thing they are searching for in any interview.

College Name: NIT Durgapur

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Financial Analyst interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Group Discussion, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Financial Analyst 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 Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Banking, Bonds, Derivatives, Excel Powerpoint and FX.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Financial Analyst interview?

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