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Crisil Senior Rating Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Apr 2024

Crisil Senior Rating Analyst Interview Experiences

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

They are asking about letter.of credit

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why we hire you
  • Ans. I have experience which crisil required and as per my education qualification I will be the asset for the organisation
  • Answered Anonymously

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions about previous experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thoroughly prepared with own CV

Senior Rating Analyst Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in Crisil
Q1. What exactly happens in a rating agency

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Around financial statements
  • Q2. What exactly happens in a rating agency
  • Ans. 

    Rating agencies assess creditworthiness of companies and governments.

    • Rating agencies analyze financial statements and economic data to determine credit ratings

    • They assign letter grades to indicate creditworthiness and likelihood of default

    • Ratings affect interest rates on bonds and loans, and can impact stock prices

    • Agencies like Moody's, S&P, and Fitch are the most well-known in the industry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Financial ratios

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with basics of financial statements and line items. And also most of the questions revolve around your resume.

Interview questions from similar companies

I appeared for an interview before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and experience working with large datasets

    • Proficient in statistical software such as R and Python

    • Skilled in identifying trends and patterns to provide actionable insights

    • Strong communication skills to present findings to stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why did your CGPA decrease consistently after you 1st year?
  • Ans. 

    My CGPA decreased consistently after my 1st year due to various factors.

    • I faced challenges in adjusting to the new academic environment in my first year.

    • I had to balance my studies with extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.

    • I struggled with certain subjects or courses that were more challenging for me.

    • I may have experienced personal or health issues that affected my academic performance.

    • I learned from my mistak...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What do you know about us?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading financial services firm specializing in investment analysis and research.

    • Specializes in investment analysis and research

    • Considered a leader in the financial services industry

    • Known for providing high-quality financial advice and recommendations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. You mentioned that you have interest in cricket. Can you name at least 3 cricketers from the 70s?
  • Ans. 

    Some cricketers from the 70s include Sunil Gavaskar, Dennis Lillee, and Clive Lloyd.

    • Sunil Gavaskar was a legendary Indian batsman known for his technique and consistency.

    • Dennis Lillee was a fearsome Australian fast bowler who dominated the cricketing world in the 70s.

    • Clive Lloyd was a West Indian cricketer who captained the team to two consecutive World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Fortunately I had a general idea about this topic and had some ideas and examples in mind to support my case. Though, that wasn't the case with everyone else.
Tips: Read Quora answers and be aware of current affairs
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal

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I appeared for an interview in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About internships About projects Use cases Puzzels About your personality

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Only 70 filtered through this round out of 500
Tips: Prepare using any CAT book
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Activity
Experience: 10 people were called together for this round, 2 or 3 people were selected
Tips: It is a GA
Don't keep a firm stand
Agree with others, have respect
Try to conclude well
Show team work skills

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very long and detailed Interview
Tips: Just be honest, the guy taking your interview is leaps and bounds smarter than you

Skills: Analytical, Communication, Team Player
College Name: MSIT GGSIPU

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on Summer Internship
  • Q2. What are your 2 Weaknesses ? Explain them to me ?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink and can be too self-critical at times.

    • I often spend too much time analyzing details and can lose sight of the bigger picture.

    • I sometimes struggle with making decisions quickly due to overthinking.

    • I can be too hard on myself and take criticism too personally.

    • For example, in my previous job, I spent too much time perfecting a project and missed the deadline.

    • Another example is when I received construct...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the process of launching a new product to market ? Explain each step ?
  • Ans. 

    Launching a new product involves several steps, from ideation to market launch.

    • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences

    • Develop a product concept and create a prototype

    • Test the product with focus groups and make necessary adjustments

    • Create a marketing plan and determine pricing strategy

    • Launch the product and monitor sales and customer feedback

    • Make any necessary improvements or adjustments based...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference between Primary and Secondary Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Primary research is original research conducted by the researcher, while secondary research is based on existing research.

    • Primary research involves collecting new data through surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.

    • Secondary research involves analyzing existing data from sources like books, journals, websites, etc.

    • Primary research is more time-consuming and expensive than secondary research.

    • Secondary research is useful ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Guesstimate : No of traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 50-60 traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.

    • Consider the distance between Aurangabad and Pune is around 235 km.

    • Assuming an average distance of 4 km between two signals, there would be around 58-59 signals.

    • However, the number may vary based on the route taken and the traffic density.

    • Also, the number of signals may have increased or decreased over time due to road development projects.

    • Hence,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me something about yourself ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software engineer for 3 years.

    • I enjoy taking on new challenges and have experience working in both team and individual settings.

    • In my free time, I enjoy reading books on technology and attending tech conferences to stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

    • I am also an avid...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is the process of Market Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Market research involves gathering and analyzing information about a target market to make informed business decisions.

    • Identify research objectives and target audience

    • Choose research methods (surveys, focus groups, etc.)

    • Collect and analyze data

    • Draw conclusions and make recommendations

    • Continuously monitor and update research

    • Example: Conducting a survey to determine customer satisfaction with a product

    • Example: Analyzing ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How did you know about Consumer Neuroscience ? ( I had spoken about it during induction )

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative Aptitude -10 Q ....Questions on P&L AND Percentage ....Cutoff 7
Verbal Ability - 18 Q .....Sentence Correction Cutoff -12 Q
Case Studies - 2

Time - 1.5 Hrs
Tips: Questions were quite easy ....Time Management Is Important
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Checking the confidence of the candidate. I think the fact that I had carried out a Social Research (Ganpati Procession Analysis in Pune ) helped. I could share that experience.
Tips: During your course try and associate yourself with some kind of research work ( whether it is complete or incomplete does not matter ).
Study the company ( website) as much as you can before the interview.


Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Questions on Summer Internship - Prepare well and do speak about

Skills: Ability To Analyse, Communication, Basics of Market Research
College Name: Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA)

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2018. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About previous company ....then a extempore for 2 minutes
  • Q2. Self introduction

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Skill test

General Tips: Keep calm ....listen and try to understand what is asked them only revert your answer.
Skills: Decision Making Skills
Duration: 1-3 Months

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What do PE firms look for before investing
  • Ans. 

    PE firms look for strong financials, growth potential, and experienced management teams before investing.

    • Strong financials including revenue growth, profitability, and cash flow

    • Growth potential in the market and the company's ability to capture market share

    • Experienced management team with a track record of success

    • Clear exit strategy for the investment

    • Alignment of interests between the PE firm and the company's manageme...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn about recent PE investments and the reasons for investing like synergies

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Technical questions, regarding the position I was interviewed for.
  • Ans. Always ask for JD from the HR when they first call you for the position. The job description will tell you what to prepare for. The interviewers are (for any company) non nonsense people (at least you should presume so) and are looking for precise answers.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Work history
  • Ans. Chronological, from latest down, clear and precise
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't say vague things, it will give an impression that you are making things up, while you don't know any thing about it.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Financial statements analysis, valuation principles and ratios
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ratios, Economy and capital markets

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Incase of freshers they test on your financial accounting fundamentals, valuation concepts (DCF, EV, WACC etc.). Good understanding about capital markets and know how on current affairs would do help.

Crisil Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Crisil Senior Rating Analyst interview?
Crisil interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Crisil interview process are Case Study and HR.
How to prepare for Crisil Senior Rating 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 Crisil. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Crisil expect are Credit Rating, Credit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk Analysis and Financial Modelling.
What are the top questions asked in Crisil Senior Rating Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Crisil Senior Rating Analyst interview -

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