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Updated 1 Jun 2015

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Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. Why finance
  • Ans. 

    Finance offers a dynamic and challenging career with opportunities for growth and learning.

    • I have a passion for numbers and analyzing financial data

    • I enjoy problem-solving and finding creative solutions to financial challenges

    • I am interested in the global economy and how financial markets operate

    • I want to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment

    • I am excited about the potential for career growth and advancement ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Roles of Last Year Interns
  • Ans. 

    Last year interns played various roles in different departments, including research, analysis, and client management.

    • Last year interns were involved in conducting market research and analysis to support investment decisions.

    • They also assisted in managing client relationships and preparing presentations for clients.

    • Some interns were involved in financial modeling and valuation of companies.

    • Interns also supported the inv...

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  • Q3. How I feel about working late hours
  • Ans. 

    I am comfortable working late hours when necessary.

    • I understand that investment banking can be demanding and requires long hours

    • I am willing to put in the extra effort to meet deadlines and deliver quality work

    • I am able to manage my time effectively to ensure that I am productive during late hours

    • I am committed to the success of the team and the clients we serve

    • I have experience working late hours in previous roles and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Call and Put option
  • Q5. Payoff Diagram of options
  • Ans. 

    Payoff diagram of options shows the profit or loss of an option at different prices of the underlying asset.

    • The diagram is a graph with the price of the underlying asset on the x-axis and the profit or loss on the y-axis.

    • The payoff diagram can be used to analyze the risk and reward of different options strategies.

    • Examples of options strategies include long call, short call, long put, short put, and straddle.

    • The payoff ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Financial account – LIFO FIFO
  • Q7. Which is best under inflationary environment
  • Ans. 

    Investments that perform well under inflationary environment

    • Real estate investments

    • Commodities like gold and silver

    • Inflation-protected bonds like TIPS

    • Stocks of companies with pricing power

    • Alternative investments like infrastructure and private equity

    • Avoid cash and fixed-rate bonds

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is India’s GDP
  • Ans. 

    India's GDP is $2.7 trillion as of 2020.

    • India is the world's sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP.

    • The country's GDP growth rate has been steadily increasing over the years.

    • India's major industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

    • The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on India's economy.

    • The government has implemented various measures to boost economic growth.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What is the world’s GDP growth rate?
  • Ans. 

    The world's GDP growth rate varies year to year and is influenced by various factors such as global economic conditions, political stability, and technological advancements.

    • The world's GDP growth rate was 2.9% in 2019

    • The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant decline in the world's GDP growth rate in 2020

    • China has been a major contributor to the world's GDP growth rate in recent years

    • The world's GDP growth rate is expe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What happens to net income after one year?
  • Ans. 

    Net income can increase or decrease depending on various factors such as revenue, expenses, taxes, and investments.

    • Net income can increase if revenue increases or expenses decrease

    • Net income can decrease if revenue decreases or expenses increase

    • Taxes can also affect net income

    • Investments can also impact net income

    • Net income is calculated by subtracting expenses from revenue

    • Net income is an important metric for evaluati

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. If an unbiased coin is tossed 5 times, what is the probability of getting 5 heads?
  • Ans. 

    The probability of getting 5 heads in 5 tosses of an unbiased coin is 1/32.

    • The probability of getting a head on a single toss of an unbiased coin is 1/2.

    • The probability of getting 5 heads in a row is (1/2)^5 = 1/32.

    • Each toss is independent of the previous toss, so the probability of getting 5 heads in a row is the same as getting any other sequence of 5 tosses.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. If 2 people are sitting around a round table, and each has to place coins on the table after other does, and the one who places the coin last wins, would you like to go first or second?

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Study finance basics – options, futures basics, Be very very thorough with your CV, know your strong points and try to bring them up during interview and Be very confident
Skills: Banking, Finance
College Name: NA

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Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Why finance? Why not your core branch?
  • Ans. 

    Finance offers a dynamic and challenging career with opportunities to work on complex deals and make a significant impact on the economy.

    • Finance provides a unique blend of analytical and interpersonal skills

    • It offers a fast-paced and constantly evolving industry

    • The opportunity to work on high-profile deals and make a significant impact on the economy

    • The potential for high earnings and career growth

    • Interest in finance a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions regarding financial intruments like derivatives, forwards-futures, options etc
  • Q3. How would you fit in? (give me some reasons to hire you)
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a strong background in finance and accounting

    • I am a quick learner and can adapt to new situations easily

    • I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • I am a team player and can work effectively in a collaborative environment

    • I am highly motivated and driven to succeed

    • I have a proven track record of delivering results

    • I am passionat...

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  • Q4. Some highlights from your resume?
  • Q5. What does Bank of America do?
  • Ans. 

    Bank of America is a multinational investment bank and financial services company.

    • Provides a range of financial services including investment banking, wealth management, and consumer banking

    • Operates in over 35 countries

    • One of the largest banks in the United States

    • Offers credit cards, mortgages, and other financial products

    • Has a market capitalization of over $300 billion

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  • Q6. What is investment banking?
  • Ans. 

    Investment banking is a financial service that helps companies and governments raise capital and provide strategic advice for mergers, acquisitions, and other financial transactions.

    • Investment banking involves assisting clients in raising capital through issuing stocks or bonds.

    • It also involves providing strategic advice to clients on mergers, acquisitions, and other financial transactions.

    • Investment banks act as inter...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Common test for both profiles (IT and Investment Banking). Practise for programming questions if are not at all into coding. Rest all will be standard 'AMCAT' questions
Tips: Don't panic just by looking at programming questions. Some of them were easy and only required common sense to find out output of some given code.
Duration: 75 minutes minutes

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CPI may play a role. You may have an edge if you have mentioned some projects and courses related to finance. The initial shortlist is very rational and unbaised; mainly based on test (they provided detailed analysis of our test performance, so the process of shortlisting was totally based on merit).
Tips: Apply for investment banking if you want to work in finance. Do *not* apply for IT profile if you don't want to code. That doesn't mean that IT profile is not good (compensation is the same and if you like to code it's a good work profile). If you apply for both; you will be interviewed for both the profiles.
They allowed walk-in interviews as well; so even if you were not shortlisted earlier, go there and ask to the SPO guys for walk-ins.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: There were 2 rounds for each profiles. I was interviewed twice for IT profile and only once for investment banking profile.
Questions will be asked on finance. If you have mentioned some finance/economics related project or course; be prepared to explain it.
I was also asked a puzzle (standard one).
Tips: Read about finance (basic level concepts); but be ready to be grilled more if you give correct answers to easy questions.

Round: Group Activity
Experience: 7 guys were shorlisted for the final selection. They gave us three rapid fire GDs back to back.
Topics- 1. Android vs ios | 2. Five things you'll need to survive in a jungle for 1 month | 3. How to prevent another Lehmann brothers like disaster?

Tips: Be confident. Don't try to create a fish market and chaos. I think they ultimately look for sense in the points you make.

General Tips: Show them that you're fascinated by finance and "want a career, not a job" attitude. Interviewers were very friendly so even if you get stuck, don't panic. He'll rescue you out.
Skills: Verbal Communication Skills, Logical Puzzles, Finance
College Name: IIT Kanpur
Motivation: Sheer interest in Investment Banking
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Cash related Circular
  • Ans. Read all recent news and Circular.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Audit and branch control
  • Ans. Read last year audit report and related Circular
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. Why you are changing job, where you got promoted?
  • Ans. 

    I am changing jobs because I am seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth

    • Wanting to expand my skillset and knowledge

    • Looking for a better work-life balance

    • Desire for a change in company culture or environment

    • Wanting to work in a different industry or sector

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you comfortable for relocation?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with relocation.

    • I am open to new opportunities and experiences in different locations.

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

    • I am willing to relocate for career growth and advancement.

    • I understand the challenges and adjustments that come with relocation and I am prepared to handle them.

    • I am excited about the possibility of exploring a new city and building a netw

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Salary revision and promotion related questions
  • Ans. You can openly discuss with HR regarding this.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Never hesitate for relocation for growth and preparation is must.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me the process of deceased claim in without nominee case?
  • Ans. 

    Deceased claim process in without nominee case

    • The legal heir needs to submit a claim form along with the death certificate of the account holder

    • The bank will verify the claim and the legal heir's relationship with the deceased

    • If the claim is approved, the funds will be transferred to the legal heir's account

    • If there are multiple legal heirs, the funds will be divided among them as per the succession laws

    • If the legal he...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is technical verification in clearing?
  • Ans. 

    Technical verification in clearing refers to the process of verifying the accuracy and completeness of trade data and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

    • It involves checking trade data against market rules and regulations

    • It ensures that all necessary information is included in the trade data

    • It helps to prevent errors and reduce the risk of trade failures

    • Examples include verifying trade details such as tra...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about bait money?
  • Ans. 

    Bait money is a form of currency that is marked and used to track criminals who steal from banks or other financial institutions.

    • Bait money is typically used in sting operations to catch thieves and robbers.

    • The money is marked with special ink or dye that can be easily identified by law enforcement.

    • Bait money can also be used to track the movement of stolen money and identify suspects.

    • It is important to keep the use of...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between soiled and mutilated notes?
  • Ans. 

    Soiled notes are dirty or stained while mutilated notes are damaged or torn.

    • Soiled notes are still intact and can be used for transactions but may require cleaning.

    • Mutilated notes are no longer usable and need to be replaced by the central bank.

    • Examples of soiled notes include those with ink stains, dirt, or oil marks.

    • Examples of mutilated notes include those with missing corners, holes, or tears.

    • Banks are responsible ...

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  • Q5. What is DN1 & DN2?
  • Ans. 

    DN1 & DN2 are designations for different levels of Deputy Branch Managers in some organizations.

    • DN1 is typically a lower level position with less responsibility than DN2.

    • DN2 is usually a more senior position with greater responsibility and authority.

    • The specific duties and requirements for each designation may vary depending on the organization.

    • For example, DN1 may be responsible for managing a smaller team or branch, ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IndusInd Bank Deputy Branch Manager interview:
  • Cash Management
  • Clearing Operations
  • Deceased claim
  • Account Opening
  • Locker
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview should be attended only after when you realise that you have much knowledge about banking operations.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interest to face to face interview at Kolkata apj House Kolkata
  • Q2. How to job role in Kolkata

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Iam interested to join IDFC bank ltd.i have experience in banking of hdfc bank as deputy manager
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. For CIBIL REPORT

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about handling the deceased claim process
  • Ans. 

    Handling deceased claim process involves compassion, attention to detail, and adherence to company policies.

    • Ensure timely processing of claim to provide financial assistance to the deceased's family

    • Communicate with family members with empathy and sensitivity

    • Verify all necessary documentation and information to prevent fraud

    • Coordinate with relevant departments to finalize the claim

    • Follow company protocols and legal requ

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. B

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Assignment 

Psychometric test
Psychological question
Mathematical question
Grammer
Statistics

Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q3. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q4. Why are you looking for a change?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't panic
Have product knowledge
Salary Negotiation skills
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. Reson for leaving

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not a good bank overall

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain in short about Bcsbi
  • Ans. 

    BCSBI stands for Banking Codes and Standards Board of India. It is a voluntary organization that aims to ensure fair banking practices.

    • BCSBI was set up in 2006 by the Reserve Bank of India and Indian Banks' Association.

    • It has developed a Code of Bank's Commitment to Customers, which outlines the minimum standards of banking practices that banks should follow.

    • BCSBI also conducts audits of banks to ensure compliance with...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you see recent developments in banking industry?
  • Ans. 

    Recent developments in the banking industry include digital banking, fintech partnerships, and increased focus on cybersecurity.

    • Digital banking has become more prevalent, with customers being able to perform transactions and access services online or through mobile apps.

    • Fintech partnerships have emerged, where traditional banks collaborate with technology companies to offer innovative financial products and services.

    • Th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Prepare for the basic of day to day work in bank

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just clear your basic about banking industry

Deutsche Bank Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Deutsche Bank Investment Banking 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 Deutsche Bank. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Deutsche Bank expect are Financial Modelling, Investment Banking, CFA, Client Interaction and Financial Management.
What are the top questions asked in Deutsche Bank Investment Banking interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Deutsche Bank Investment Banking interview -

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