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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

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Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Amalgamation and absorption differences
  • Ans. 

    Amalgamation and absorption differences

    • Amalgamation is a merger of two or more companies into a new entity, while absorption is when one company takes over another and the absorbed company ceases to exist

    • In amalgamation, the shareholders of the merging companies become shareholders of the new entity, while in absorption, the shareholders of the absorbed company become shareholders of the absorbing company

    • Amalgamation c...

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  • Q2. Private company rules and regulations
  • Ans. 

    Private companies have their own set of rules and regulations that govern their operations.

    • Private companies are not subject to the same regulations as public companies.

    • They have more flexibility in terms of decision-making and operations.

    • However, they still need to comply with laws and regulations related to taxation, employment, and other areas.

    • Private companies may also have their own internal policies and procedure...

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Better to prepare well and be confident. Be sure about the basics of subject

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Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It's all about finance knowledge testing like questions regarding different investment instruments both capital and secondary markets

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is bond interest rate called
  • Ans. 

    Bond interest rate is called yield.

    • The bond interest rate is commonly referred to as yield.

    • Yield represents the return on investment for bondholders.

    • It is expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value.

    • Yield can be fixed or variable depending on the type of bond.

    • For example, a 5% yield means the bond pays 5% interest annually.

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  • Q2. And some questions regarding mutual funds
  • Q3. Mutual funds purpose and pros and cons
  • Ans. 

    Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of securities.

    • Mutual funds provide diversification, allowing investors to spread their risk across multiple securities.

    • They are managed by professional fund managers who make investment decisions on behalf of the investors.

    • Mutual funds offer liquidity, allowing investors to buy or sell their shares at the e...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for subject questions regarding finance. But more than answering the questions, they also observe whether candidate is really interested and whether you have learning mindset or not

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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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Round 1 - Coding Test 

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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is data structure ?
  • Ans. 

    Data structure is a way of organizing and storing data in a computer so that it can be accessed and used efficiently.

    • Data structures are used to manage large amounts of data efficiently.

    • They provide a way to organize data in a way that makes it easy to access and manipulate.

    • Examples of data structures include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.

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  • Q2. What is linked list?
  • Ans. 

    A linked list is a linear data structure where each element is a separate object with a pointer to the next element.

    • Consists of nodes that contain data and a pointer to the next node

    • Can be singly or doubly linked

    • Used for dynamic memory allocation, implementing stacks and queues

    • Example: Singly linked list - 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> null

    • Example: Doubly linked list - null <- 1 <-> 2 <-> 3 -> null

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Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Tell me about your project

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Q1. find a number which occurs odd number of times and all number occurs even number of times
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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
4
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Accounting related questions and aptitude and reasoning and English grammar questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1) how many financial statements 2) defference b/w share and debentures 3)why we prepare cash flow statement 4)what is non performing asset 5) derivatives 6)private equity funds 7)nav calculation and mutua...
  • Ans. 

    Answers to various questions related to finance and accounting.

    • Financial statements include balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

    • Shares represent ownership in a company, while debentures are a form of debt.

    • Cash flow statement helps in analyzing the cash inflows and outflows of a company.

    • Non-performing assets are loans or advances that are not generating income for the bank.

    • Derivatives are financial ...

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  • Q2. There are 5finacial statement is there 1)income statement 2) balance sheet 3) cash flow 4)she table( share holders equity ) 5)currency tarnsalation and exchange
  • Ans. 

    The 5 financial statements are income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, shareholders' equity statement, and currency translation and exchange.

    • Income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a period of time.

    • Balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

    • Cash flow statement shows how cash is generated and used by a company.

    • Shareholders' equity s...

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Top FactSet Equity Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1) how many financial statements 2) defference b/w share and debentures 3)why we prepare cash flow statement 4)what is non performing asset 5) derivatives 6)private equity funds 7)nav calculation and mutual funds 8)how many types of dividen... read more
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Research Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 30 Mar 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

This aptitude test is over all subject related and arithmetic and reasoning, English grammar topics including 100marks test conducted. an individual's skill or propensity to succeed in a given activity.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. An assessment conducted in order to evaluate and measure candidates' performances, skills, knowledge, abilities, personality traits, attitudes, and job/academic potential.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for FactSet Research Analyst interview:
  • Research analyst
  • Mba Finance
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. This interview pattern is 3 rounds .
And a. Written Test
b. Technical round
c. HR round
2. Have some questions of your own prepared in advance.
3. Speak clearly and vary your tone to show you're interested and enthusiastic. Take time to think about each question before answering so you can give a good response. 4. Listen to questions carefully and let the interviewer lead the conversation. If you don't understand a question, ask for it to be explained or repeated

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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Its about a basic finanace subjects

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About financial markets,balance sheets,ratios and some financial questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for FactSet Research Analyst interview:
  • Financial Markets
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Its good

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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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Research Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Interview experience
4
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the difference btw bonds and Debentures
  • Ans. 

    Bonds are secured debt instruments issued by corporations or governments, while debentures are unsecured debt instruments issued by corporations.

    • Bonds are backed by specific assets of the issuer, while debentures are not secured by any specific collateral.

    • Bonds typically have lower interest rates compared to debentures due to the higher level of security provided.

    • Examples of bonds include government bonds, municipal bo...

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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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
View answer (3)

Research Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview with managers and trainer

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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
View answer (3)

Research Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic quant and reasoning and accounting knowledge

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Financial statements, Types of assets , mutual funds

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,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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Advisor Client Solutions Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 24 Apr 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

English, Reasoning and basic accounting/finance questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of Finance world like about financial market, risk, beta, stock market related basic questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Here they want to know more about your personality as a whole. Technical questions can be expected as well easy to moderate level

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for FactSet Advisor Client Solutions interview:
  • Financial Markets
  • Mba Finance
  • Financial instruments
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush up on baic finance questions. Be confident and smart you got this.

FactSet Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in FactSet 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 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 Analytics, Python, Analytical, SQL and Computer science.
What are the top questions asked in FactSet interview?

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How long is the FactSet interview process?

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

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