FactSet Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Explain CDS and credit risk
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CDS stands for Credit Default Swap, a financial derivative used to transfer credit risk between parties.
• CDS is a type of insurance contract where one party pays a premium to another party in exchange for protection against a credit event, such as default or bankruptcy.

• The buyer of a CDS makes periodic payments to the seller, who agrees to compensate the buyer in the event of a credit event on a specified reference asse...read more
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Q2. Explain option strategies
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Options strategies involve buying and selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.
• Buy Call Option: Bullish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to rise.

• Buy Put Option: Bearish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to fall.

• Covered Call: Selling a call option while holding the underlying asset to generate income.

• Straddle: Buying both a call and p...read more
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Q1. Explain different option strategies
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Options strategies involve buying or selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.
• Some common options strategies include covered calls, protective puts, straddles, and iron condors.

• Covered calls involve selling call options on a stock you own to generate income.

• Protective puts involve buying put options to protect against a decline in the value of a stock.

• Straddles involve buying both a call and a put...read more
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Q1. What is custody services
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Custody services involve safeguarding and managing financial assets on behalf of clients.
• Custody services typically include safekeeping of assets, settlement of trades, and collection of dividends and interest.

• Custodians may also provide reporting, tax support, and other administrative services to clients.

• Examples of custody service providers include banks, brokerage firms, and trust companies.
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Q2. Difference between Future and Forward contracts
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Future contracts are standardized and traded on exchanges, while forward contracts are customized and traded over-the-counter.
• Future contracts are traded on exchanges, while forward contracts are traded over-the-counter.

• Future contracts are standardized in terms of contract size, expiration date, and settlement, while forward contracts are customized based on the needs of the parties involved.

• Future contracts are marke...read more
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Q1. What have you been working on lately
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I have been working on analyzing market trends and creating financial models for upcoming projects.
• Analyzing market trends to identify potential opportunities

• Creating financial models to forecast revenue and expenses

• Collaborating with team members to develop strategies for upcoming projects
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Q2. How did u resolve any technical problems at work
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I resolved technical problems by analyzing the root cause, collaborating with team members, and implementing effective solutions.
• Identified the root cause of the technical problem

• Collaborated with team members to brainstorm potential solutions

• Implemented effective solutions and tested them to ensure they resolved the issue
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Q1. What is risk in insurance
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Risk in insurance refers to the likelihood of a loss or damage occurring, leading to financial consequences for the insurer.
• Risk is the uncertainty of an event happening that could result in a financial loss for the insurer.

• Insurance companies assess risks based on factors such as the insured's age, health, occupation, and lifestyle.

• Examples of risks in insurance include natural disasters, accidents, illnesses, and the...read more
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Q2. Who should buy a insurance
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Anyone who wants to protect themselves financially from unexpected events should consider buying insurance.
• Individuals with dependents who rely on their income

• Homeowners who want to protect their property from damage

• Drivers who want to protect themselves from liability in case of accidents

• Business owners who want to protect their assets and employees

• Travelers who want coverage for medical emergencies or trip cancellati
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Q1. SQL questions were asked mainly related to joins and queries on the same.
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Q2. Tableau and power BI questions. Related to various visualizations.
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Q1. Asked if I have certification in SAS base, what is teradata
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Q1. Tell me about yourself
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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 from XYZ University.

• I have experience working with various data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau.

• I have successfully completed multiple projects where I analyzed data to provide actionable insights for decision-making.

• I am skilled in identifying trends, patter
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Q1. Gave me a puzzle to solve that was easy
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Q2. How your day starts
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Q1. Walk me through your resume
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Q2. Share your best experience
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