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Top Deutsche Bank Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. A 10x10x10 cube is made up of 1x1x1 cubes. Its outer surface is painted red and then big cube is dismantled into smaller cubes. How many cubes are there with none of thei ...read moreasked in Analyst interview
- Q2. In a marathon, the each athlete is assigned a number, you see 5 of them with the following numbers: 2, 10, 40, 50, 200, 250……can you guess the total number of runners in ...read moreasked in Financial Analyst interview
- Q3. What is Collateral, type of collateral, Margin callasked in Senior Analyst interview
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Interview Questionnaire
13 Questions
- Q1. Why Finance? Why not core?
- Ans.
Finance offers a diverse range of opportunities and challenges that align with my skills and interests.
I have a strong aptitude for numbers and analysis
I enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking
Finance offers a dynamic and constantly evolving industry
I am interested in the intersection of business and economics
Examples: analyzing financial statements, forecasting future performance, evaluating investment opportuniti
- Q2. What is Nifty, Sensex?
- Ans.
Nifty and Sensex are stock market indices in India.
Nifty is an index of National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Sensex is an index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Nifty comprises of 50 large-cap companies while Sensex comprises of 30 blue-chip companies.
Both indices are used to measure the performance of the Indian stock market.
Investors use these indices to track the overall market sentiment and make investment decisions.
- Q3. Name 5 companies listed on Nifty?
- Ans.
Nifty is an index of National Stock Exchange of India. It comprises of 50 companies from 13 sectors.
Reliance Industries Limited - conglomerate
HDFC Bank Limited - banking and financial services
Tata Consultancy Services Limited - IT services
Hindustan Unilever Limited - consumer goods
Bharti Airtel Limited - telecommunications
- Q4. A 10x10x10 cube is made up of 1x1x1 cubes. Its outer surface is painted red and then big cube is dismantled into smaller cubes. How many cubes are there with none of their faces painted red?
- Ans.
A 10x10x10 cube is dismantled into smaller cubes. How many have none of their faces painted red?
The outer layer of the big cube has 8x8x8 cubes painted red
The number of cubes with at least one red face is 6x6x6
The number of cubes with no red faces is 10x10x10 - (8x8x8 - 6x6x6)
- Q5. Some remainder question.. What is the remainder when (2^75-5^3)/5? 3. They then asked quick mental maths questions like what is square root of 91, what is 107^2 etc
- Q6. Questions on corporate finance and balance sheet
- Q7. Difference between call and put option?
- Ans.
Call option gives the holder the right to buy an asset at a specified price, while put option gives the holder the right to sell an asset at a specified price.
Call option is bullish, while put option is bearish
Call option profits when the underlying asset price goes up, while put option profits when the underlying asset price goes down
Call option has unlimited profit potential, while put option has limited profit poten...
- Q8. Tell something about Material Science and Engineering?
- Ans.
Material Science and Engineering is the study of materials and their properties, behavior, and applications.
It involves the development of new materials and improving existing ones.
It includes the study of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
Applications include aerospace, electronics, medicine, and energy.
Material scientists and engineers work on designing materials with specific properties for various applicat...
- Q9. Resume-based questions
- Q10. What would you do if you were the finance minister of India?
- Q11. Why Deutsche Bank over Credit Suisse?
- Ans.
Deutsche Bank has a stronger global presence and a more diversified business model compared to Credit Suisse.
Deutsche Bank has a larger global footprint with operations in over 60 countries.
Deutsche Bank has a more diversified business model with a strong presence in investment banking, commercial banking, and asset management.
Credit Suisse has been facing legal and regulatory issues in recent years, while Deutsche Ban...
- Q12. Why is Chromium added to Stainless Steel?
- Ans.
Chromium is added to stainless steel to enhance its corrosion resistance and improve its strength and durability.
Chromium forms a thin, invisible layer of chromium oxide on the surface of the steel, which prevents rust and corrosion.
Chromium also increases the steel's hardness and toughness, making it more resistant to wear and tear.
Stainless steel with higher chromium content is more resistant to high temperatures and...
- Q13. How will you maintain the work-life balance at DB? Are you willing to work on weekends?
- Ans.
I prioritize work-life balance and am willing to work on weekends if necessary.
I believe in setting realistic expectations and deadlines to avoid overworking myself.
I am open to discussing flexible work arrangements, such as working from home or adjusting my schedule.
If there are urgent projects or deadlines, I am willing to work on weekends but would appreciate advance notice.
I also prioritize self-care and make sure ...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Deutsche Bank did not have any aptitude test, only resume based short-listing.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round was a mix of HR + Puzzles + Balance Sheet and lasted for 25 minutes. Panel was of Corporate Finance people. I performed average in this interview. However after a long wait they sent me for the next round.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This round was mainly focused on Current Affairs and Finance and lasted for 40 minutes. Panel was of Business Associate (senior most person on the panel). India. A lengthy discussion followed and at the end of this discussion he was quite happy. I was immediately sent for the third round.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: It consisted of core and HR questions and panel was of IITK alumnus. After this round I was informally offered the job.
General Tips: 1. Even when you are unable to answer questions, don’t get bogged down or disheartened remain calm.
2. DB quite often takes stress interview. Just keep your cool and smile while answering questions.
3. If you do not know any answer, there is no harm is admitting that.
4. Be confident. Know your resume inside out.
5. Practice a few HR interviews before the actual one.
6. Also communication skills in English are very important.
Skills: Probability and Statistics, Financial Economics
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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11 Questions
- Q1. Put in +,-,*,/ between the digits 3,3,8,8 (in any order ) such that the result was 24
- Q2. If an ant had to travel along the walls, what is the minimum distance between the opposite ends of a cuboid?
- Ans.
The minimum distance between opposite ends of a cuboid is the length of the diagonal of the cuboid.
To find the diagonal, use the Pythagorean theorem: diagonal = sqrt(length^2 + width^2 + height^2)
The length, width, and height of the cuboid must be known to calculate the diagonal
The ant can travel along any of the three pairs of opposite walls, so the minimum distance is the shortest diagonal
Example: A cuboid with lengt...
- Q3. Why do you wish to work in the finance sector?
- Ans.
I wish to work in the finance sector because of my interest in financial markets and my desire to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions.
I have a strong passion for finance and economics
I enjoy analyzing financial data and making informed decisions
I want to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions
I am interested in the constantly evolving financial markets
I believe th...
- Q4. Why Deutsche Bank?
- Ans.
Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong reputation and diverse range of services.
Deutsche Bank has a strong reputation in the industry
It offers a diverse range of services including investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking
The bank has a global presence with operations in over 70 countries
Deutsche Bank has a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
It has a strong fo
- Q5. Why should we hire you?
- Ans.
I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.
I have a proven track record of success in similar roles.
I possess the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
I am a quick learner and adaptable to new situations.
I am a team player and can work collaboratively with others.
I am passionate about this industry and eager to contribute to its growth.
- Q6. What is your biggest repent and failure in IIT Kanpur?
- Ans.
My biggest regret in IIT Kanpur was not taking advantage of all the opportunities available.
I wish I had participated in more extracurricular activities.
I regret not networking with more professors and alumni.
I failed to prioritize my time effectively and missed out on valuable experiences.
I wish I had taken more challenging courses and pushed myself academically.
I failed to seek help when I struggled with certain subj...
- Q7. What has been the best moment of yours in IITK?
- Ans.
Winning the inter-hostel sports championship in my final year.
Being a part of the hostel sports team for four years.
Training hard and strategizing with the team to improve our performance.
Winning the championship after a tough competition with other hostels.
Celebrating with my teammates and hostel mates after the victory.
- Q8. Explain about your intern paper?
- Ans.
My intern paper was about the impact of social media on mental health.
Researched the effects of social media on mental health
Analyzed data from surveys and studies
Discussed potential solutions to mitigate negative effects
Presented findings to team and received positive feedback
- Q9. Rank the Bonds, CDS and Loans in order of the interest rates they offered?
- Ans.
Ranking of interest rates offered by Bonds, CDS and Loans.
CDS usually offer the highest interest rates due to their higher risk
Bonds offer lower interest rates than CDS but are less risky
Loans typically offer the lowest interest rates as they are secured by collateral
Interest rates can vary depending on the issuer's creditworthiness and market conditions
- Q10. Tell about three important things that were currently happening in the world of Business
- Ans.
1. Digital transformation 2. E-commerce boom 3. Sustainability and social responsibility
Companies are investing heavily in digital transformation to stay competitive
E-commerce sales have skyrocketed due to the pandemic and changing consumer behavior
Businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability and social responsibility to meet consumer demands and reduce their environmental impact
- Q11. Explain Fiscal Cliff, Euro-Debt Crisis and the Palestine war
- Ans.
Fiscal Cliff is a term used to describe a combination of tax increases and spending cuts. Euro-Debt Crisis refers to the financial crisis faced by some European countries. Palestine war is a conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Fiscal Cliff: Combination of tax increases and spending cuts in the US
Euro-Debt Crisis: Financial crisis faced by some European countries like Greece, Spain, and Portugal
Palestine war: Conflict...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: This year we had a resume based shortlisting across all IITs. There were around 35 students who were shortlisted form IITK. But, most probably DB would be continuing with its aptitude test based shortlisting, like the previous years (they ask around 25 aptitude questions, and 1 essay on some current topic).
Tips: DB resorts to resume based shortlisting again, they give a tremendous weight age to your CPI , any background in finance (intern in financial firms or on some related topic, so you see a lot of ECO and Maths Students being shortlisted.) Also, they look at the overall profile as well, but the above 2 factors were the most important this year. A comprehensive study of any of the CAT Maths material of CL or Time will suffice your preparations : focus more on how fast you can solve a problem.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1.This was a mixed interview of both HR and Technical.
2. It lasted for 30 minutes. I entered the room and was greeted by 3 people, shook my hands with all of them.
3. They asked me if I was hungry or not, I told them that I was thirsty rather and they offered me a Tropicana. (The reason I am citing this is, after my selection, in the night Mr. Nishant told me that this had set up the tone in the room, because the earlier 4 candidates whom they interviewed were too shy and refused to have anything, they judged it as my confidence rather, though it was never an intended one).
4. I was asked about how many companies I was interviewing in slot 1, and they seemed to be impressed on hearing the number 7.
5. They asked me what my preference order was, and I told them the truth that I would definitely interview with DB, Credit Suisse and Worldquant, and if time permits maybe with BCG or Opera.
6. Then they asked me to give a brief introduction, and asked me to stop when I was talking about my intern at Morgan Stanley and the paper I published over there. Mr. Nishant asked me if I was offered a PPO by them, and I told them the truth about my mentor not finding any position for me. He gave a sarcastic remark at MS, that going by the markets, its evident that they are not in a good shape now, and all I did was smile.
7. I was asked that if I got an offer from Morgan in my 8th sem, would I go. I told them, that if I got into DB/WQ/Credit Suisse/BCG , then definitely no, o/w yes. The reason I cited was that, inspite of all the money, I had to go through the entire placement procedure which in itself was a big pain, then an offer after that doesn’t help, they could have given it earlier. All three of them laughed and I seemed to have convinced them. I was asked to explain my work there, which I did pretty well.
8. I was also asked if I sat for DB during the intern procedure and I again told them the truth, as I have written earlier.
Tips: They weren’t judging me on finance or quant, because of my CPI and previous background as an intern. A lot of people were grilled on these though, if they said they were interested in these and all. They were trying to have a conversation with me, and testing my confidence, and when I came out of the room, I knew I had done well.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: 1. It was the second technical interview and the panel was of Mr. Vikram Khanderia (Business Head) and a senior person from algo- trading. It lasted for 20 minutes.
2. I entered the room, greeted them and was asked to describe myself in one minute.
3. I did that pretty well as I thought. Mr. Vikram asked me to explain my paper in Morgan Stanley to the two of them, I took a pen and paper and tried explaining them the whole of it. I actually did pretty bad (I had explained this to others quite well earlier, maybe I became a bit nervous.) They didn’t get the full essence of the work, though understood that it was very valuable to the firm.
4. Then I was asked a very trivial question as to rank the Bonds, CDS and Loans in order of the interest rates they offered, and give an explanation on the same. (I had worked on these instruments during my intern, so was asked this). I knew the order and told them that, but struggled for around 5 minutes with the answer. Then they told me the reason for it, and I was just repenting the way my interview was proceeding.
5. Then Mr. Vikram asked me to tell three important things that were currently happening in the world of Business. (I never used to read ET, but read it the previous day). Told them, that Cinemax had just acquired PVR , and as soon as I told it, he just stood up and lashed at me that how could a small Indian company acquisition affect Wall Street. I then understand what a mockery I had made (and was mentally prepared for the Credit Suisse interview after this, because I was sure to be kicked out from here.)
6. Continuing, he wrote three things on paper : Fiscal Cliff, Euro-Debt Crisis and the Palestine war and asked to me explain all of them. I knew the 1st two very well, and started. Though I wasn’t very convincing because I had become a bit tensed, but still I told all that I knew about them in any order though not very confidently. I was asked some counter questions, which I answered and a small discussion followed as to how could the war affect the oil prices in India and gave some logical explanation.
7. Then, the other person took a piece of paper and told that If he folded it 100 times , what would be its total width, if the width of one side is 1 unit.
8. I found it out and told the answer was 2100 . He asked me to calculate it, and I still can’t believe I told them it was 1024 (210 ) * 1024, and then he asked me re calculate it. I immediately realized what a fool I was making of myself, and told it was 1024* multiplied 10 times ~ 1030. (which was right :P). I was asked to leave.
9. I came out and told the volunteers that I had messed it up and there was no chance I would get selected. So I was going for the CS interview. I was asked to wait for a minute and then the volunteers entered the room and after a minute asked me to go and meet Mr. Vikram.
10. He asked me what my concern was, I told him that I was sorry to have messed his round after such an awesome round 1 and that I won’t get selected. He gave me a smile and said that they had really liked me. I asked them if I would get an offer, because it would be my dream come true so early in the morning, He told me that there were SPO clauses that he couldn’t tell me, but ‘You are intelligent enough to understand. If I were you, I would put my suit off and go out for a drink :P’ ). I was overwhelmed, had a firm handshake with the both of them , and there it was at 9.50 AM. in the morning.
General Tips: I have watched this year’s placement process very closely and would like to point out a few things to the readers, which are very important.
1. Be Realistic : This is perhaps one of the most important factors in the placements. I have seen so many people expect so much from them and when they don’t get shortlisted somewhere, it’s the end of the world for them. You must understand that there are certain limitations on you because of your CV till date (however intellectual or Bakait you might me). The key to this is be realistic, like Being a person from MME or BSBE, its actually difficult for you to crack a quant firm like Goldman/Morgan because of your curriculum here (however good you might be at Algos or Maths), the good thing is to accept it. Not having tremendous peaks in your resume will in not place you among the 20 shortlisted in BCG for instance. So, on a very serious note, everyone knows inside out what he/she is capable of, so please be realistic in your ambitions and try to excel in the options you have. Believe me, the goals may not be sky-high, but definitely are achievable.
2. Resume : Over the years, all the firms tell us that IITB/D resumes are well made than IITK ones. Get some of the resumes from your friends over there, ask some of your IITK seniors for their resume, SPO is always there to help you out. But Please denote at least 2 weeks in preparing your master resume and sub-resumes for every company.
3. PPTs : Try and attend the PPTs of the companies. You can actually get to know a lot about the work culture there and what is expected of you in your initial years. It will help you decide if this is actually the thing for you or not.
4. Don’t Speculate : During October-Nov. , most of the students actually waste a lot of efforts in just speculating ‘Yaar yeh company toh ise le hi legi’. Believe me , it happens a lot, confuses you and wastes a lot of your time (especially if you are a 4 Year student.)
5. DPC : Please form a good DPC at least for your own sake. Yes maybe the post might not be of value, but a hard working student can make a lot of difference to his department placements. You cannot expect the OPCs to call in every company of your department.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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Experience: Since it is a Finance profile, it would help if you have any finance /economics/ MBA projects to write about. DB looks for a good CPI and decent projects or extra curriculars and interest in the finance sector. It also wouldn't hurt to mention your technical skills here.
Round: Test
Experience: Since most of the finance work in India is back office (with all due respect to all those who have been placed in this sector), you have to be comfortable with numbers and calculations. The test is a typical CAT type paper mostly concentrating on quantitative analysis and data interpretation. There is also a bonus finance section for those who have knowledge on the subject.
Again practice cat type papers well and sit with a knowledgeable friend of yours to discuss topics in finance.
Tips: The short listing for the interview is based on both the performance in the test and the resume. (More on the test)
I never got through any of those tests. people who prepared seriously for CAT breezed through the test and I was left to bite their dust. I didn't make it into any of the good (read well paying) jobs during on the first 4 days.
Realize when you are in a recession period, no job comes easy. Most of us who are not insanely intelligent like that one dude in your wing need to practice hard for the test to get through. In a recession/slack scenario core companies save the day. Don't neglect your core courses.
General Tips: Internship: (attention third year people!)
When it comes to the placement interview, internships play pivotal role. There are rarely any interviews where the interviewee isn't drilled on their internships. So, please don‟t treat an internship as a paid vacation. Good work done during the internship gives one the confidence that can very well bowl the interviewer over (as it did in my case :D). Believe me confidence does much more than get you a job; it determines success and failure in mostundertakings. Internship gives you the first chance to build that up … use it!
Pre Placement Talks:
Please attend the ppts of at least those companies which fall into your sector of interest. At ppts you get to see a lot more things than the boring presentations and the pay package. Most companies bring along with them alumni who have spent a few years in the company. Observing or interacting with them will give you a good assessment of what you are going to be a few years from now if you join that company. For example I observed that alumni of XYZ Company were not as upbeat and confident as alumni of ABC Company (names have been hidden on request ;) ) even if XYZ was paying plenty more than ABC. I knew then and there that I would want to join ABC and never applied to XYZ. Be sure to utilize them and be sure to clear all your doubts and conceptions. Once you start attending presentations you will observe junta asking questions just to score brownie points with the speaker. Believe me it won't help one bit in landing them a job!
Resumes:
Making an appealing resume is the single most important step in the placement process and IITK is notorious for its bad resumes, so attend workshops. Like most IITK junta I sucked at making a resume (and still do), but whatever little skill I have, I got through workshops. One workshop I would advise everyone to attend is the resume making workshop of McKinsey. Get your resumes checked and edited by those who have been through placement especially by those from other IITs (I know this will hurt a lot of egos, but IITB's resumes are some of the best. Those dudes have mastered the art of making an impact with whatever little they've got, while we excel at doing exactly the opposite :P). Prepare an impactful resume and don't submit the same resume to every company, make changes based on the profile.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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Experience: I thought I had not done very well. They were looking for good performance in the Quant Section which had many questions on Probability and Statistics. I did not do well in this section. However, I was short-listed.
Round: Interview
Experience: By the time my interview turn came for the interview, the interviewers were running out of time. They just had 10 minutes per person. (They had a flight from Lucknow!). As I entered, I was told to quickly tell about me, why finance and why not a PhD. He asked a question from the test paper. I think the interview lasted less than 10 minutes.
Round: Interview
Experience: This round also lasted for about 10 minutes. This time it was more finance oriented. He asked some basic questions on Forwards, Futures and Options.
Tips: Deutsche Bank did not select me. I thought it was mainly because of my test score. I was later told that it was because they thought I did not fit the profile well.
General Tips: The Decision Making Process: Like most people at IITK, I was in a dilemma of what to do after my graduation. Broadly, I had two options in front of me – Core (PhD/Job) and Non-Core (MBA/Job). I had already had some research exposure. I had worked on some good research projects during my internships and also at IITK. Although I thought I was good at research, I wanted to explore working in a corporate environment as I had never done that before. Also, the life as a PhD and thereafter, seemed less action packed and less dynamic for me. Maybe I could do it at a later part in my life, but for now I decided to explore the Non-Core sector. I was looking for a company which would give me business exposure as well as an opportunity to learn and develop my skill set.Amongst the non-core sectors, Consultancy with its varied exposure seemed the best to me. I thought FMCG gave a wonderful leadership experience and was my second preference. Finance involved too much numbers and probability (something I’m not good at). But still it was my third preference (amongst the options available) as I am quite interested in the financial world. Analytics and then IT followed. Despite the heavy pay-package, the Oil sector did not attract me a lot. I did not prepare for it but still applied as we had very few good options this year.
Experiences:
1. In general, I would say that my preparation was good as 5th year had a lot of time.
2. It’s fun to prepare, especially HR and giving and taking mock interviews.
3. Shocks and Surprises – I was told that anything can happen during placements and it turned out to be true. The McKinsey shortlist came out in early October and I was not short-listed. I had not expected this at all and had even started practicing case studies long before. This left me really disappointed.
4. Try to do things early, November gets really busy – End Sems, CAT, Revise everything (I was not able to revise Fluid Mechanics).
5. Prepare for tests well, they matter a lot – if you score very well in the test (top few), the interview process would just check that you can talk, solve puzzles and you are interested (you will join). Besides, sometimes it is difficult to judge who is better by the interview process – the tests score matter then as they are the only objective score that they have (apart from CPI).
6. Know Probability well – learn Probability and Statistics and maybe even Stochastic Processes if you have not done these courses and you want a job in Finance/Analytics.
7. Don’t just prepare for consultancy / finance / FMCG – less than 10 people got placed in these companies. Prepare for other companies as well. Have a backup plan ready and do not lose hope, the scenario is bad – it’s not your fault – things will improve!
Skill Tips: 1. Make a good resume – bug your seniors.
2. Practice for aptitude tests – otherwise the one’s preparing for CAT have distinct advantage.
3. Improve communication skills – do lots of mock interviews and GDs.
4. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst – the scenario is bad – even the best can be in for a long placement season, and feeling bad about it will only make matters worse – it’s just your first job – in the long run of your career, these fluctuations won’t matter; what will matter is, how you handle these fluctuations.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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Interview Questionnaire
6 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself from the day u were born till today
- Ans.
I was born in [birth year] and have had a diverse range of experiences since then.
Grew up in [hometown] with [number of siblings] siblings
Attended [name of school] for primary education
Moved to [city] for high school and participated in [extracurricular activities]
Studied [major] at [university] and graduated in [graduation year]
Worked at [company] as [position] for [number of years]
Currently pursuing [hobbies/interest
- Q2. What is a Brownian motion? Properties of Brownian motion?
- Ans.
Brownian motion is the random movement of particles in a fluid due to collisions with other particles.
Brownian motion was first observed by Robert Brown in 1827.
It is caused by the random motion of fluid molecules.
The motion is characterized by its mean squared displacement over time.
Brownian motion is used to model a wide range of phenomena, from the diffusion of molecules in a cell to the movement of stock prices in
- Q3. What is a Martingale? What are Markov Processes? Is Martingale a Markov Process? Are Markov Processes Martingales?
- Ans.
Martingale is a betting strategy that doubles the bet after each loss. Markov process is a stochastic process with memorylessness.
Martingale is a betting strategy where the gambler doubles their bet after each loss, with the hope of eventually winning and recouping all previous losses.
Markov process is a stochastic process where the future state depends only on the present state, not on the past.
Martingale is not a Mar...
- Q4. One trait of yours that you're not proud of?
- Ans.
I tend to procrastinate on tasks that I find uninteresting or challenging.
I struggle with time management when it comes to tasks that don't excite me
I often find myself putting off difficult tasks until the last minute
I recognize that this trait can hinder my productivity and am working on improving it
- Q5. Puzzle: m2 = n2 + 32294
- Q6. In a group would it be better for me to assume a leadership position or simply be a part of it? Why?
- Ans.
It depends on the situation and the group dynamics.
Assuming a leadership position can be beneficial if the group lacks direction or is struggling to make decisions.
Being a part of the group can be better if there is already a strong leader or if you want to contribute without taking on too much responsibility.
Consider your strengths and weaknesses and how they can best serve the group.
Evaluate the group dynamics and se...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There were 4 sections: Maths, Finance, English, DI and Quant, No negative marking.
The Maths section had questions on basic probability and statistics. Also the Maths section had a higher weight age than the other sections (Questions carrying 3 marks each while other sections had 1 or 2 marks for each question. They were here, offering a quant profile so that justifies the distribution.)
The DI/Quant (2 marks each) and English (1 Mark Each) section were similar to CAT.
The finance section had questions on Basic Accounting.
Tips: Anyone who did well in the Maths section could find his name in the shortlist.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a 20-25 minute round. There were 2 interviewers, one of them was the HR manager and the other was a Quant Guy.
In the first question, they stopped me mid way when I mentioned the finance course.
The puzzle was also asked in last year’s interview.
Tips: I’m still not sure about why I did not qualify for the next round but one of the possible reasons was, I had mentioned my short temperedness as my weakness and later I came to know, this is considered to be a highly undesirable trait in the Investment Banking jobs. So be a bit careful while answering this question.
General Tips: I would like to start this article by telling you something about your major concern, and that is “Will this economic crisis has a telling effect on your job prospects ?”. And the answer is both Yes and No. I am a 5th year Mathematics student and have closely seen the placements of 3 batches and from my experience, I can surely say that “One who prepares well , gets through, No matter how tough the situation is". It happened with my batch and your batch won’t be an exception (Unless a catastrophe happens).Dilemma: Most of you guys sitting for placement shall be in your 7th semester which is considered to be one of the most hectic of all the semesters. Many of you might be preparing for CAT, others for GRE, some of you would have got a tough guide for your final year project. So you need to prioritize things. You need to think it through; “A Realistic Self Analysis” always helps. I’ll share what I did. I did join coaching classes for CAT but my first priority always was placements and accordingly I planned and executed things. Getting a 99+ percentile and then clearing the GD and PI’s was too much of a risk for me to take. So this might be one of the better times to go for your MBA but always have other options ready just in case.Resume for Analytics Companies:Most of the analytics companies have a lot of Statistical Analysis and Data Management work. So, candidates having an experience in Data handling are preferred. If some project of yours involved Data Handling, mention it in detail. If you have done some of the applied Statistics courses in the Maths/IME department, mention it in your resume.
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5 Questions
- Q1. ‘Why DB?’
- Ans.
DB provides efficient data management and retrieval, enabling faster and more accurate decision-making.
DB allows for easy organization and retrieval of large amounts of data
DB can improve data accuracy and consistency
DB can enable faster decision-making through efficient data retrieval and analysis
DB can provide data security and access control
Examples: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB
- Q2. ‘Why finance?’
- Ans.
Finance offers a dynamic and challenging career with opportunities for growth and development.
I have a passion for numbers and analyzing financial data
I enjoy problem-solving and finding solutions to financial challenges
Finance offers a diverse range of career paths, from investment banking to corporate finance
I am excited about the potential to make a positive impact on businesses and individuals through financial man...
- Q3. ‘Tell me something about yourself’;
- Ans.
I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a strong work ethic.
I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software engineer for the past 5 years.
I enjoy learning new technologies and am always looking for ways to improve my skills.
In my free time, I like to read books on personal development and practice yoga.
I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve ...
- Q4. ‘Tell me one thing not mentioned in your resume’
- Ans.
I am a trained classical dancer
Trained in Bharatanatyam for 10 years
Performed in various cultural events and competitions
Won first prize in inter-college dance competition
Still practice and perform in local events
- Q5. ‘Why we should take you?’
- Ans.
I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.
I have relevant experience in this field
I possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
I am a quick learner and can adapt to new situations easily
I am a team player and can work collaboratively with others
I am passionate about this industry and am committed to achieving success
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Experience: Contains 2 sections, 1st of math and data interpretation and the other related to market awareness and finance. The former was the most important and it can be easily done in the given time. In my case I also answered the market awareness questions because of which lot of finance questions were asked in the interview.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a combined technical and HR interview. ‘Why DB?’ or ‘Why finance?’ this question was asked to each and every candidate. Since I was the last in the panel the interviewer was bored of the same kind of answers again and again so he literally started laughing when I was answering. But this is where I tried to keep my composure and continued with the answer and at the end he was convinced. Since I had done well in the market awareness section in the written test, they made me solve the remaining questions also. During the interview it all depends on you where you want to direct your interview. If you claim that you know finance then be ready to face some never heard questions, it doesn't matter whether you answer it correctly or not but be confident in whatever you say. They asked me an easy puzzle; make sure that you talk to them while solving telling them what your thought process is. All this done took me to the next round.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interviewers were the senior officials of the company and it was an HR round. Very much similar to the 1st round if you remove the puzzles part. I had to convince them that I am really interested in the company.
Tips: Some general tips regarding the company, don't worry if you have a low CPI, you just have to prove your mettle in the test and the interviews and you will be through, girls can feel better as they are given some preference. Before the test and the interviews make sure you know how the market was recently (Sensex, Nifty etc) oil prices etc. Spend some time on the website of the company.
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Experience: It was a 10-12 minute round taken by two fairly young Analysts. It started with an informal chit chat. I grabbed my opportunity. In my first line I told them that I had done my internship with Lehman Brothers. No wonder the next 5-6 questions were on my internship. There were followed by a couple of questions on swaps, spreads etc which I had mentioned in my resume (Note questions were not out of the blue…I had used these terms in my resume). Finally one question was - You have a decent CPI and are from Maths background so why not go for a PhD? Again talked about my internship with Lehman, the corporate world, professionalism etc.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: It was a 15-20 minute round taken by the CFO and the HR head.
My M.Sc. project was 'pricing of inflation linked pension plans'. There asked question about it. In my answer I used the word 'inflation' and the next question was - what is inflation?
Then I used WPI in my answer and I was told to explain WPI. I explained them the WPI basket...the weightage of the various categories...the base year etc...(They were quite impressed as my answer was complete with all the possible detail).
Next question - apart from WPI which other indices are popular in India...I told them about CPI industrial workers, labour etc.
Next question- What is today's inflation....I explained that inflation is calculated weekly and told them the latest figures.
Next question- why is inflation being talked about these days? My answer- Recently it was at a 13 yr high and RBI has been taking various measures to bring it down.
Next question- how does RBI control inflation? My answer- through open market operations, CRR, SLR, Repo, Reverse Repo.
Next question-what is open market operations, CRR, SLR, Repo, Reverse Repo? I explained them and also gave them the figures (eg CRR then was 6.5%, SLR was 24%...they were pretty impressed). It seemed they were trying to ensure that whatever I said I knew about them completely.
Once they were satisfied with my technical knowledge they asked- Why Investment Banking now that you won’t get hefty bonuses, what do you know about DB, etc. I mentioned DB's strength, its commercial banking, high liquidity etc. I told them that I expect the learning curve to be very steep in these difficult times.
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2 Questions
- Q1. “Why are you quitting Math for Finance?”
- Ans.
I am not quitting Math, I am applying it to Finance.
I have a strong foundation in Math which I will use in Finance
I am interested in the practical applications of Math in Finance
I believe Finance offers more opportunities for growth and career advancement
I am excited to learn about financial markets and investment strategies
- Q2. “Why DB”
- Ans.
DB provides efficient data management and retrieval, enabling faster and more accurate analysis.
DB allows for structured organization of data
Queries can be optimized for faster retrieval
Data can be easily updated and maintained
DB provides security and access control
Examples: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB
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Experience: There were two people in my panel, one guy seemed senior, and the other, maybe an Analyst with a year or two of experience. He started with “Why are you quitting Math for Finance?” and I explained that I knew that Finance today was largely mathematical and quantitative, and that I hope to leverage my Math-Stat skills in the industry. After that, he asked me some questions on one of my projects in Mathematical Finance. He followed that up with some very easy questions, including pricing forwards etc, and then some general questions on Mathematical Finance, including Martingales, Stochastic Calculus, etc. This part was quite mathematical and non-trivial, and since I had prepared very well I answered all the questions, and he was impressed. Then there were some general questions - “why DB” and whether I had given GRE and what my score was. I knew I’m not good at lying, specially under-pressure, so I told them my true score (however, this meant that I had to spend a few minutes convincing them that I am not applying this year.) After that, I was asked whether I had any questions, and I asked some about the various roles in DB etc.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: In this interview there were four members on the panel, including one from HR. They said they were tired and that I had to drive the interview, which I was happy to do. I started introducing myself and then they wanted to know a bit about my projects etc, and then asked me some easy questions. One of them asked me some questions on derivatives (I had done a course on them) but they were rather easy as well. Then they asked me whether I had any questions on DB or if I knew enough about them. I said confidently that I had done my research on them and that I knew DB well. (I said this because I expected questions on DB from them, which I was confident I could answer.) However, they were happy with that and ended the interview there. This was one of the shorter interviews, and after the interview I was wondering if I should have asked a few questions instead of what I said, but thankfully it turned out well. I think it is best to be aggressive in any I-Banking interview.
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4 Questions
- Q1. Why not PhD when your CPI is high ?
- Ans.
PhD is not the only measure of success or career path.
CPI is not the only factor in deciding to pursue a PhD
Career goals and interests may not align with a PhD
Financial or personal reasons may prevent pursuing a PhD
Alternative paths to success exist outside of a PhD
Examples: entrepreneurship, industry experience, advanced certifications
- Q2. Why finance ?
- Ans.
Finance is a dynamic field that offers opportunities to learn and grow while contributing to the success of businesses.
Finance is essential for the functioning of any organization
It involves analyzing financial data to make informed decisions
It offers opportunities to work in various industries such as banking, investment, and corporate finance
It provides a challenging and rewarding career path
Examples: analyzing finan...
- Q3. What is NIFTY ?
- Ans.
NIFTY is the flagship index of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India, comprising of 50 large-cap stocks.
NIFTY stands for National Stock Exchange Fifty
It is a market capitalization-weighted index
It represents the performance of the top 50 companies listed on the NSE
It is used as a benchmark for Indian equity market performance
- Q4. What is the index value ?
- Ans.
The index value is a numerical representation of the performance of a group of stocks or other assets.
Index value is calculated by taking the weighted average of the prices of the constituent stocks or assets.
It is used to track the overall performance of a particular market or sector.
Examples include the S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Changes in the index value can indicate trends in the m...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There were 4 sections to the test:
1st section, verbal - 15 questions : CAT type 1 mark questions.
2nd section, probability: 3 marks questions based on probability and stats.
3rd section, finance: Finance with one/two marks question (10 -15 questions based on bonds, maintenance margin, etc not something which normal student would know unless one has some background.)
4th section, quant: quantitative ability with CAT type questions.
Tips: Do prepare for CAT and read Newspaper.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a 10-12 min interview and the questions were generally based on internship project. There were no puzzles but some of my other batch mates were asked puzzles.
Tips: A good knowledge of Probability-Stats will be helpful. Have at least one attractive project, know all about it and try to drive your interview.
Round: HR Interview
Tips: Make sure you attend the PPT. Note some statistics and some attractive points which are mentioned during the PPT.
General Tips: Talk to seniors who are working there, make sure you know the work properly.
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Experience: 1st interview..2 interviewers in the panel..again was asked why not further studies, why not core job and why finance..be prepared for these questions, if you yourself are convinced about these, then only you will be able to get them in your ideas, but don’t lie!! Then I was asked about my optimization project and one puzzle (I already knew some modification of that puzzle) and was asked to write an algorithm to solve a puzzle. I was asked questions on algorithms.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: There were 4 people in the panel, including VP. 1st question – again why not further studies!! Uff...I nearly laughed there that I am not tired of answering that question and completely convinced them about my plans and why I think about my career in that way...they asked why you don’t know much about finance, some basic questions on derivatives, stocks, bonds (please read about them from investopedia). It lasted for about 20 minutes and went well. Finally got a call from DB.
General Tips: Starting from identifying our interests, attending PPTs, making resume to the final interview..each step has its own significance and can’t be taken as trivial. So, let’s start..
The first thing I did was to identify some of the companies; I would like to get into and started collecting points for resume relevant to those firms or sectors. This is very important as requirements for finance may differ from that of consulting or Core and so on. So, as per the profile offered by these firms, things should be highlighted in the resume. Resume making should start ASAP so that there is much time to get it reviewed by seniors in those firms or by friends as this is a long iterative process. In my case, every other person pointed out some or the other statements which can be made better. Also resume making should start from scratch and not by “save as” the resume you have got from your friend or senior with your name. There are lots of resumes shared which can be looked upon for getting the idea of how to use strong verbs, what to emphasize in 1 or 2 page resume, formatting, etc but at the end, the resume should be yours completely.
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