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FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 6 Apr 2025

Top FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is income statement how do u calculate net profit? What is stock split and merger and takeover and depreciation and amortization and net worth and retaining earnings ...read more
  • Q2. How do you differentiate between fixed income and variable income of securities
  • Q3. What is the difference between assets and liabilities?
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FactSet Research Analyst Interview Experiences

95 interviews found

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

It includes questions from all areas like account verbal ability no series

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is golden rules of accounting
  • Ans. 

    The golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.

    • The three golden rules of accounting are: Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out, Debit the receiver, Credit the giver, Debit all expenses and losses, Credit all incomes and gains.

    • These rules help ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified in the accounting system.

    • For example,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the role of research analyst
  • Ans. 

    Research analysts are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making.

    • Conducting research to gather data from various sources

    • Analyzing data using statistical techniques and software

    • Interpreting findings to provide insights and recommendations

    • Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders

    • Staying updated on industry trend

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to study finace related questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding the job you will do.
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding the exam and some behavioural questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Senior manager normal discussion.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and prepare from your resume.

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Q5. What is the difference between assets and liabilities?

Research Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 26 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test was good

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Working capital
  • Q2. Accrued expenses

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Financial statements reporting and analysis
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Debenture bond share financial markets financial statements derivatives corporate actions different between private company and public company ratio analysis
  • Q2. Share bond debenture capital

FactSet interview questions for designations

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 (1)

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 (1)

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 (1)

 Analyst

 (2)

 Business Analyst

 (1)

 Junior Analyst

 (1)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Accounts, Financial market,

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting concepts

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Working capital
  • Ans. 

    Working capital is the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

    • Working capital is essential for a company's day-to-day operations.

    • It indicates the company's liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations.

    • Formula: Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities

    • Examples: Cash, accounts receivable, inventory are current assets. Accounts payable, short-term loans are current liabi

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  • Q2. Financial interview questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning and maths questions and Stock markets related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

English, maths ,need to learn

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

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

20 chooses will be there

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About financial statements bond markets
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Accounting rules are personal account, Real account,Nominal account

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

International issues

Round 3 - Assignment 

Financial statement analysis : which is consist of financial transaction and events

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1 Improve good communication skills 2 Technical skills

FactSet Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in FactSet Research Analyst interview?
FactSet interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the FactSet interview process are Aptitude Test, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for FactSet Research 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 FactSet. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at FactSet expect are Auditing, Analytics, Process Improvement, Stock Exchange and Accountancy.
What are the top questions asked in FactSet Research Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the FactSet Research Analyst interview -

  1. What is income statement how do u calculate net profit? What is stock split and...read more
  2. How do you differentiate between fixed income and variable income of securit...read more
  3. What is the difference between assets and liabiliti...read more
How long is the FactSet Research Analyst interview process?

The duration of FactSet Research Analyst interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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FactSet Research Analyst Interview Process

based on 71 interviews

4 Interview rounds

  • Aptitude Test Round - 1
  • Aptitude Test Round - 2
  • Technical Round
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