Getfive Advisors Equity Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are your salary expectations?
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Q2. What is your family background?
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Q3. What do you know about company? what type of products company develops?
Ans. Brief: 4 types of products, I recommend to visit the website of the company for updated details.
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Q1. Tell me about yourself?
Ans. Start by telling your name, your hometown, your qualifications, your previous jobs, your job profile in previous companies, why you want to join at a current job profile.
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Q2. Questions about projects, your academics.
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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 3 years of experience working as a data analyst at ABC Company.

• I am proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python for data analysis.

• I have a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to drive business decisions.
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Q2. Tell me about your background
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I have a strong background in finance with a focus on data analysis and forecasting.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance from XYZ University

• 3 years of experience as a financial analyst at ABC Company

• Proficient in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Experience in creating financial models and forecasting reports
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Q1. Why are you interested in Finance?
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Q2. What do you understand about securitization?
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Securitization is the process of pooling various types of debt and selling them as securities to investors.
• Securitization involves bundling together various types of debt, such as mortgages, auto loans, or credit card debt.

• These debts are then sold to investors in the form of securities, such as bonds or asset-backed securities.

• Investors receive payments based on the underlying debt, while the issuer of the securities ...read more
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Q1. Probability related questions
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Q2. Logic Puzzles, like Josephus problem.
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Q1. Securitisation and how it works.
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Securitisation is the process of pooling various types of debt and selling them as securities to investors.
• Securitisation involves bundling together various types of debt, such as mortgages, auto loans, or credit card debt.

• These debts are then sold to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) which issues securities backed by the cash flows from the underlying assets.

• Investors purchase these securities and receive payments based...read more
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Q2. Financial Ratios and how they work and what is a good number to have.
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Financial ratios are tools used to evaluate a company's financial performance and health.
• Financial ratios are calculated using data from a company's financial statements.

• They help investors and analysts assess a company's profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and solvency.

• A good number for a financial ratio can vary depending on the industry and company size.

• For example, a current ratio of 2 or higher is generally cons...read more
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Q3. Random number crunching based on some scenario that needs you to make assumptions and get an answer
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Q4. How an Excel function works. (Vlookup, Hlookup, Xlookup, IF/AND/OR)
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Excel functions like Vlookup, Hlookup, Xlookup, IF/AND/OR are used for data lookup and logical operations.
• Vlookup: Searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a value in the same row from a specified column.

• Hlookup: Similar to Vlookup but searches for a value in the first row of a table.

• Xlookup: A more versatile version of Vlookup and Hlookup that can search both vertically and horizontally.

• IF: Retu...read more
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Q1. Personal Questions.
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Q2. My expertise and proficiency of excel
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Q1. No questions. Was confirmed my job
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Duration-60min, topics covered- financial literacy, logical thinking, reasoning and General awareness

Q1. What is the difference between EBIT and EBITDA
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EBIT is earnings before interest and taxes, while EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
• EBIT excludes depreciation and amortization expenses, while EBITDA includes them.

• EBITDA provides a clearer picture of a company's operating performance by removing the impact of non-operating expenses.

• EBIT is commonly used to analyze profitability, while EBITDA is often used to assess a company's ...read more
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Q2. How decrease of 10% depreciation would affect financial statements
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A 10% decrease in depreciation would result in higher net income and retained earnings on the financial statements.
• Net income would increase as depreciation expense is lower, leading to higher profits.

• Retained earnings would also increase as net income contributes to this account.

• The company's assets would appear higher on the balance sheet due to lower accumulated depreciation.

• Investors may view the company more favor...read more
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Basic Excel, Accounts and Critical Thinking MCQ's

Q1. Asked about previous experience, roles and responsibilities. Some questions related to how cash flows are effected and how to improve.
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Q1. Self introduction, challenges you have faced in your current job.
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Q2. Current role and responsibilities.
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Q3. Excel formula, alternative for VLOOKUP, formulas that you use on daily basis.
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Q1. Salary Negotiation, Make a good research, unfortunately i didn't do prope negotiation
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