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Updated 26 Aug 2023

DE Shaw Financial Research Associate Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test was very hard almost 90% of people were eliminated from this round.

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you interested in Finance? What is Financial Statement analysis? What is industry wise revenue breakdown of ITC? Threats to ITC? What is the formula of WACC?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in Finance because of my passion for analyzing financial data and making informed investment decisions.

    • I have always been fascinated by the world of finance and enjoy analyzing financial statements to understand the financial health of a company.

    • I believe that finance plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and I am eager to contribute to this field.

    • I have a strong analytical mindset and enjoy w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you know about DE Shaw
  • Q3. Which Technology is Used by DE shaw for investments?
  • Ans. 

    DE Shaw uses a combination of proprietary technology and algorithms for investments.

    • DE Shaw utilizes advanced quantitative models and machine learning algorithms for investment decisions.

    • They have developed their own trading platform and software tools to analyze market data and execute trades efficiently.

    • The firm also leverages big data analytics and high-frequency trading strategies to gain a competitive edge in the

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  • Q4. Why should we select you?
  • Q5. Any questions for us ?

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

3 questions on codesignal

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of DSA and C#

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jun 2018. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What do you know about GS?
  • Ans. 

    GS is a global investment banking firm known for its financial services and expertise in mergers and acquisitions.

    • GS stands for Goldman Sachs, a multinational investment bank and financial services company.

    • It is one of the largest investment banking enterprises in the world.

    • GS is known for its involvement in mergers and acquisitions, asset management, and other financial services.

    • The firm was founded in 1869 and is hea

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What bores you at work and how do you cope with it?
  • Ans. 

    Monotonous tasks bore me at work, but I cope by taking short breaks and switching up my routine.

    • Monotonous tasks like data entry or filing paperwork can be boring

    • I cope by taking short breaks to refresh my mind

    • Switching up my routine by tackling different tasks or projects helps me stay engaged

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Describe your current job role and what different can you bring to GS?
  • Ans. 

    I currently work as a financial analyst, analyzing market trends and creating financial reports. I can bring strong analytical skills and attention to detail to GS.

    • Experience in analyzing market trends

    • Creating detailed financial reports

    • Strong analytical skills

    • Attention to detail

    • Ability to work under pressure

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  • Q4. How did you handle an internal conflict?
  • Ans. 

    I addressed an internal conflict by actively listening to all parties involved, seeking common ground, and finding a mutually beneficial solution.

    • Actively listened to all parties involved to understand their perspectives

    • Sought common ground and areas of agreement to build consensus

    • Worked towards finding a mutually beneficial solution for all parties

    • Communicated openly and transparently throughout the conflict resolutio

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I sat for 4 rounds of interview; all on the same day. In all the four rounds that were taken by VPs, I was asked same questions (mostly technical) and I had to keep repeating same answers like a parrot. I was notified of selection in about a week's time.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. I was interviewed for a Business intelligence role, the questions asked were based tableau best practices, investment banking concepts, basic and advance Sql - questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I was interviewed as an lateral, the questions were more on the best practices and design perspective, the work done by an individual in his prior experience would help him crack the interview, be prepared to ask questions about the role you would performing, be on time and look sharp and prepared.

I was interviewed in Sep 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Walk me through your CV

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There were 2 rounds, first was mainly technical related to my previous experience for the process and 2nd was mainly if I've faced any difficulty in the past.

Interview Experience was fine as they are particular about their timings and both rounds took 30 mins each.

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

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. First ques was a basic one - tell about yourself
  • Q2. They had elaborated about derivatives my new job profile and asked why do you want to change the domain since I was in cash and asked if I'll be able to copeup
  • Q3. Achievements and an example of how well u handled a situation in prev job
  • Q4. New process related terminologies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and do not beat around bushes.
Be straight forward with respect to your answer and learn the terminologies well for the role that u are hire bacsically do some homework.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions always are asked on subjective. They provide you scenario and ask how you will act on such situation,etc. Technical questions are quite less asked. They look for your confidence level

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

Round 1 - Assignment 

Basic gocube test

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Company work expectation and past experience questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Axtria Associate interview:
  • SQL
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through ur resume and build strong profile

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic Logical Reasoning, Maths questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic sql, python, past projects, guesstimates
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why Axtria? What you know about Axtria?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just prepare the basics and strong hold on your past work experience.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Reason for job switch. Reason for role switch. Technical role related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and go with a smile. Do try to connect with the interviewer on a personal level. Know everything about your CV perfectly because they won’t go much beyond that. Be prepared for your new role related questions about how your current skills are transferable to your new job.
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DE Shaw Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in DE Shaw Financial Research Associate interview?
DE Shaw interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the DE Shaw interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and Technical.
What are the top questions asked in DE Shaw Financial Research Associate interview?

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  2. Why are you interested in Finance? What is Financial Statement analysis? What i...read more

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