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DE Shaw Senior Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Nov 2024

DE Shaw Senior Analyst Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Case Study 

Valuation of a public Company

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. IRR and NPV calculation. How do these drive an investment
  • Ans. 

    IRR and NPV are key financial metrics used to evaluate the profitability of an investment.

    • IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular investment equal to zero.

    • NPV (Net Present Value) is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a specific period of time.

    • Both IRR and NPV help investors assess the potential ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Financial statement analysis

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and brush up on your basics.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is you weakness
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we not hire you

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Relevant Work experience that would be apply for this opening.
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience in financial analysis, data interpretation, and market research.

    • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis

    • Strong skills in data interpretation

    • Proven track record in market research

    • Experience with financial modeling and forecasting

    • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About industry, go to market strategy case, trends, top players

DE Shaw interview questions for designations

 Analyst

 (4)

 Lead Analyst

 (2)

 Research Analyst

 (1)

 Financial Analyst

 (3)

 Technical Analyst

 (1)

 Senior Specialist

 (3)

 Financial Operations Analyst

 (1)

 Summer Analyst [finance/ Analytics/ Consulting]

 (1)

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between rank and dense rank?
  • Q2. What is RLS in Power Bi?
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How would you identify time for any project?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectation
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectation is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for Data Analyst positions.

    • Consider my years of experience in data analysis

    • Research the average salary for Data Analysts in this location

    • Factor in any additional skills or certifications I bring to the table

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What skills you have
  • Ans. 

    I have strong analytical skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, and excellent communication skills.

    • Strong analytical skills

    • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Python)

    • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. About previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy interviiew
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Study about the banking. Specifically lending domain. Questions around Repayment schedule of a loan. Some situational questions.

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  • Lending Domain
  • Banking Basics
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Answer with confidence.
Read about the company.
Study around the topics based the job description.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

This was an online test, not sure on what basis they have kept the test, it is purely useless, the test which they have given me was of 2020 which is 3-4 years old, this shows how the company is not attentive to detail.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a virtual interview,this was a good round, where the senior had taken the interview, questions were on Business Analyst, your previous experience, some scenario based questions, SQL related question...
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was F2F round(panel interview), the interviewer was not sure there was a interview scheduled today, questions were based on my past experience some SQL questions and some scenario based questions (the...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please dont stretch the interview just to show it to management that you are engaged in interview that to asking personal questions, please dont waste other people time.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Detailed discussion regarding your previous project and their scope limitation and problems you have faced

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Python, SQL, Machine learning

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you changing the job
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a different environment.

    • Looking for a new challenge to further develop my skills and knowledge

    • Interested in exploring different industries or sectors

    • Seeking better career advancement opportunities

    • Want to work in a more collaborative/team-oriented environment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What makes you choose this company
  • Ans. 

    I chose this company for its strong reputation, innovative projects, and opportunities for growth.

    • Strong reputation in the industry

    • Innovative projects that align with my interests and skills

    • Opportunities for career growth and development

    • Positive company culture and values

    • Good work-life balance

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - its the easy interview process
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

DE Shaw Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in DE Shaw Senior Analyst interview?
DE Shaw interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the DE Shaw interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Case Study.
How to prepare for DE Shaw Senior 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 DE Shaw. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at DE Shaw expect are Outsourcing, Recruitment, Direct Marketing, Front Office and Analytical Chemistry.
What are the top questions asked in DE Shaw Senior Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the DE Shaw Senior Analyst interview -

  1. IRR and NPV calculation. How do these drive an investm...read more
  2. Financial statement analy...read more

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DE Shaw Senior Analyst Interview Process

based on 4 interviews in last 1 year

Interview experience

3.8
  
Good

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based on 2 DE Shaw interviews
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Referral
50%
50%
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Moderate Confidence means the data is based on a sufficient number of responses received from the candidates

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3.6

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3.0

Work Satisfaction

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