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Updated 11 Oct 2024

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the aml and kyc requirements?
  • Ans. 

    AML and KYC requirements are regulations that financial institutions must follow to prevent money laundering and verify the identity of their customers.

    • AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements involve monitoring transactions, reporting suspicious activities, and conducting customer due diligence.

    • KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements involve verifying the identity of customers, assessing their risk level, and maintainin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should we hire you, briefly describe a scenario where you would showcase a different skill or talent compared with your fellow employees?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong attention to detail and analytical skills that set me apart from my colleagues.

    • I have a proven track record of accurately identifying and resolving discrepancies in KYC documentation.

    • I excel at conducting thorough research and analysis to ensure compliance with regulations.

    • My ability to effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders sets me apart in team collaborations.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Strength and weakness?
  • Ans. 

    Strength: attention to detail, Weakness: perfectionism

    • Strength: Ability to meticulously review documents and identify discrepancies

    • Strength: Strong analytical skills to detect potential risks or fraudulent activities

    • Weakness: Striving for perfection may lead to spending too much time on a task

    • Weakness: Difficulty in delegating tasks due to desire for everything to be done perfectly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Project and achievements?
  • Ans. 

    Implemented a new KYC process resulting in 30% reduction in onboarding time and 20% decrease in errors.

    • Led a team to revamp KYC procedures and systems

    • Introduced automation tools to streamline verification process

    • Trained staff on updated KYC regulations and best practices

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you a team player? What do you do when you don’t get along with certain colleagues? How do you manage conflict resolution?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am a team player. I believe in open communication and collaboration. When conflicts arise, I address them directly and seek resolution.

    • I believe in open communication and collaboration within the team.

    • I address conflicts directly and seek resolution through constructive conversations.

    • I focus on finding common ground and working towards a solution that benefits the team as a whole.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Provide a situation where you might have failed previously? What has that experience taught you?
  • Ans. 

    I failed to meet a deadline due to poor time management.

    • Underestimated the time needed for a project

    • Did not prioritize tasks effectively

    • Learned to create a detailed schedule and set realistic deadlines

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

General English grammar knowledge and some calculations

Round 3 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. CTC and expected salary details?
  • Q2. No you cannot negotiate and end up taking what they give you!
  • Q3. No relocation time, do it during weekends
  • Q4. No target compensation or other benefits
  • Q5. If ur employed through agency or consultancy you will be always a contingent and treated less than permanent employees
  • Q6. 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, no social or life balance

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The experience is good overall 120 candidates only 2 of us got selected but the politics is bad

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Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Introduction o f myself(based on resume)
  • Q2. Probability puzzle
  • Q3. Write algorithm for a coding problem statement
  • Ans. 

    Algorithm to find the largest number in an array

    • Initialize a variable to store the largest number

    • Loop through the array and compare each element with the current largest number

    • If the element is larger, update the largest number variable

    • Return the largest number

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  • Q4. Finance questions based on recent happenings
  • Q5. Questions on Logical, Verbal & Quantitative Aptitude
  • Q6. Why DB is agood choice?
  • Ans. 

    DB is a good choice due to its scalability, reliability, and flexibility.

    • DB allows for easy scaling of data storage and retrieval.

    • It provides reliable data management and backup options.

    • DB can be customized to fit the specific needs of an organization.

    • Examples include MySQL, MongoDB, and Oracle.

    • DB is widely used in various industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Experience: They are essentially looking for enthusiasm and courses you have taken.
Tips: One must know one's courses properly.  Read newspaper

Round: Interview
Tips: They spoke about general things and asked me what other interviews. Also, they storied speaking about why DB is a good choice.

Skill Tips: Know your content better. A little bit of economics and a bit about stock markets. Practice some puzzles and probability questions. Brush tip courses on Accounting, economics,marketing and maybe one core course
Skills: Finance fundaes, Presentation of facts in Resume, CGPA
College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on Current Affairs & Puzzles

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: resume shortlisting
Experience: The profile offered is not solely based on number crunching; rather, it is also focused on building industries by buying and selling market commodities. You are judged on your drive or excellence in any field, and on how good you are at convincing the panel.
Tips: Your resume will be scrutinized thoroughly and whatever you write in it must be well thought out.

Round: Interview
Experience: The interview is more like a conversation and you should try to direct it in the direction you like.
Tips: For puzzles: Approach important, not final answer,think aloud,take cues from interviewer,do not panic! They look for the ability to show that you can create an impact. Have knowledge on current affairs and happening around you- Overview + details about a few topics,take a stand on issues. Watch economic & political debates. Read blogs by economists, journalists as well as economic Times and magazine and discuss topics with friends.

Round: Interview
Tips: Have good appearance and posture,be professional and confident,know your resume well,relax and be yourself!

Skill Tips: "Need to be aware of the current affairs. One should know the top 5 headlines of the day before the interview and also on the day of the interview. As far as DB is concerned, there is no written test and CAT preparation should suffice. Even DB has a buddy program for shortlisted candidates. Brush up Probability & Statistics.""
Skills: Domian excellence, Ability to convince
College Name: IIT Madras

I was interviewed in Jun 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Java oops
  • Q2. Programming -prime number, factorial etc
  • Q3. Oracle question - joins etc
  • Q4. Communication check , tell me about yourself ?
  • Q5. About my Cdac project?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Subjective Technical
Experience: Theory questions were asked in this round, like basic fundamental definition in java, oops, etc
Tips: should know all the basics of core java and Oracle.


Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Theory questions were asked in this round, like basic fundamental definition in java, oops, etc
Tips: should know all the basics of core java and Oracle.


Round: HR Interview
Tips: Be confident and be clear about what you say about your hobbies.

College Name: Shri Shankaracharya Engineering College, Bhilai

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why this specific profile? (analyst)
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about analyzing data and deriving insights to drive strategic decision-making.

    • I have a strong background in data analysis and statistics.

    • I enjoy problem-solving and finding patterns in data.

    • I believe that my analytical skills can add value to the organization by providing actionable insights.

    • I have experience using various analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau.

    • I am detail-oriented and thrive

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  • Q2. Why finance?
  • Ans. 

    Passion for analyzing data and making informed financial decisions.

    • I have always been fascinated by numbers and analyzing trends.

    • I enjoy the challenge of making sense of complex financial data.

    • I believe finance plays a crucial role in driving business success and growth.

    • I am motivated by the opportunity to help companies make informed financial decisions.

    • I find satisfaction in using data to identify opportunities for i

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Q: Give me five steps to estimate the number of traffic lights in Bombay.
Me: I will divide the city into equidistant lines, both vertical and horizontal; sort of a mesh. Then I would take vertical and horizontal rectangles i.e. the rectangles which fall on length and breadth of the city. Starting with the horizontal ones I would try to estimate the number of roads going from east to west in each rectangle(depending on the type of area: residential, commercial or a highway) Similarly I would try to estimate the number of roads going from north to south in each vertical rectangle. Now I have the average number of roads per unit length and per unit breadth. Now, I can calculate the average number of roads intersecting per rectangle. Now if I have the data, I can also use the traffic density data to further improve my estimate, i.e. whether the traffic light is required in that rectangle or not.(depending upon the traffic density)
Q: Lets say that golden quadrilateral gets completed tomorrow. What would be its impact on the sales of Ashok Leyland?
Me: Sir, they would increase, as more and more traffic will shift from railways to roadways as the average time taken by road will decrease.
Q: If I say that the sales will decreases by road, the truk will make the same number of trips in less amount of time, thereby rendering overcapacity in the road transport market therefore the sales will decrease.
Me: (I actually didn't let him complete, I interrupted him in between and said that I got the logic)
Tips: Don't try to overstate the facts.

Skills:
Duration: 3
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

UBS user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions about career goals, interests and future prospects
  • Q2. Firm-related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 1. At First, I missed the Credit Suisse GD since I hadn’t brought along a portfolio manager (one who handles your interview schedule and attends to the ever-ringing mobile phone).
2. I proceeded to Credit Suisse, and requested their HR contact to give me a chance since I could not turn up for the GDs.
3. It was here that I handed over my mobile phone to my friend Apratim Tiwari, who was managing the Credit Suisse procedures, and requested him to pursue the HR guy to schedule an interview, and also handle my phone when I was interviewing and he had successfully managed to get me an interview with Credit Suisse.
4. The interview went well. They were apparently quite impressed.
5. Two more rounds of interviews, and the HR guy made me an offer.
6. But, since Deutsche Bank was my dream company, I was also interviewing with them and got selected.
Tips: You would need to focus on three broad areas for a comprehensive preparation:
(a) HR questions: This is the most important part for any interview. In companies like DB, your communication skills coupled with your preparation of such questions account for more than 70% of a candidate’s selection. Answering questions about your career goals, interests, and your career thus far should become second nature by the end of November. You must also know the firms and job profiles inside out. I worked on this specific area, and by the end of the placement session, I had gained a reputation among my wingies for my expertise at answering HR questions.
(b) Puzzles: Since this is a non-core sector, puzzles are the only way to objectively test the ability of candidates with diverse backgrounds. Look up braingle.com and techinterview.org. These two should suffice. Also, whenever you come across a puzzle that you’ve already encountered, pretend as if you’re going through it for the first time. Don’t rush through. This is your opportunity to impress them. Do not squander it away!
(c) Finance and economic affairs: If you have a comprehensive knowledge of the financial markets, national economy, and international affairs, in addition to the above two, it is highly improbable that you won’t be selected. For brushing up these, read the Economist (print or online), and read through the opinion pages of Economic Times or the Business Standard for 2-3 months leading to the Placement season. You must also regularly read a newspaper like the Hindu or Indian Express to keep yourself abreast of the latest events which frequently become a focal point of group discussions (for Credit Suisse). You CANNOT afford to walk into the interview ignorant of terms like European debt crisis, global financial crisis, fiscal cliff, QE, and basic finance like options, hedging etc. Wikipedia, Investopedia and J.C.Hull (first few chapters) are great sources to pick up these.

General Tips: 1. If you are a B.Tech. student, do not be under the wrong impression that you can target all sectors- core as well as non-core. It is really difficult to prepare comprehensively for all companies, especially if you are in the B.Tech. program owing to time constraints.
2. The Dual degree students have an edge over you for precisely two reasons. Firstly, they get more time to prepare for the placements, and have learnt vicariously from their B.Tech. batchmates' experiences. Secondly, they tend to have higher retention rates (good for the companies).
3. Work on your English communication skills which are crucial for performing well in interviews and GDs.
Let neither of these become an obstacle by leaving no stone unturned in the course of your preparations.
4. You can’t appear for more than 4 companies in the first slot. It is not realistic. Hence, decide beforehand. I knew I hadn’t prepared enough for consulting or core, hence I opted out of ITC and Opera.
5. If you are shortlisted in multiple companies, ask a reliable friend to accompany you to the interviews, and handle your mobile phone (“managing one’s portfolio”). You’ll thank me someday for this advice.
6. I was happy that I prepared as much as I did, neglecting my college academics in the process. It is a decision I am proud of.
7. My Morgan Stanley internship distinguished me from scores of other candidates. I had never truly appreciated its importance till then. That also goes to show how important it is to get a good internship.
Skill Tips: 1. I scored a 100 percentile in CAT and the preparation made a huge impact on preparing for any of the interviews.
2. I also interned at Morgan Stanley which was further a plus for me.
3. I had received Honda YES Award, University of Tokyo-IIT Scholarship and my academic background was quite good.
Skills: Problem solving skills, Finance Basics, Basic HR questions, Economic affairs
College Name: IIT KANPUR

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. user image SHUBHAM VINAYAK KALE shubham

posted on 4 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Project/DDP based questions
  • Q2. Any coding done in curriculum, explain the most complex one
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have coded in curriculum. The most complex one was a project on building a web application using React and Node.js.

    • Built a full-stack web application using React and Node.js

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization using JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

    • Used MongoDB as the database and Mongoose as the ODM

    • Implemented real-time updates using Socket.IO

    • Deployed the application on Heroku

    • Handled errors and implemented log

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  • Q3. What is 'Big data'? Why is it called 'Big'
  • Ans. 

    Big data refers to large and complex data sets that cannot be processed using traditional data processing methods.

    • Big data is characterized by its volume, velocity, and variety

    • It is used in various industries such as healthcare, finance, and retail

    • Examples of big data include social media data, sensor data, and transactional data

    • It is called 'big' because it involves processing massive amounts of data

    • Big data requires ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why do you want to switch to IT sector from your respective branch
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about technology and eager to learn new skills in the IT sector.

    • I have always had a keen interest in technology and enjoy working with computers.

    • I believe the IT sector offers more opportunities for growth and advancement in my career.

    • I have seen the impact of technology on various industries and want to be a part of that innovation.

    • I have taken courses in programming and networking to prepare myself fo

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. I did a course on compute simulation and had extra curricular in chess, so was asked to simulate a chess game
  • Q6. Two friends A & B meet after long time, A asks B about his family. B says he has 3 children, product of their ages is 36, and sum of their ages is equal to the (point towards a house on street) house numbe...
  • Q7. A rat has 3000 gm of rice, he has to travel a distance of 3000m, he eats 1gm rice/m, his maximum carrying capcity is 1000 gm,how should he travel the distance to reach with maximum rice left
  • Q8. A new software has 3 functions SelectSum(), log() and exp(). You have a table of 1000 data points, how will you find product of all points using only the above mentioned functions
  • Ans. 

    To find the product of all data points using SelectSum(), log(), and exp() functions.

    • Use the log() function to convert the product into a sum of logarithms

    • Apply the SelectSum() function to calculate the sum of logarithms

    • Finally, use the exp() function to convert the sum back into the product

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude part has easy questions, including number series, picture series, interest rate and some quant based questions.

The coding part is difficult.2-3 coding questions, Codes will be related to linked lists , trees or sorting.
Tips: Try to get maximum marks in aptitude, which should be fine with some practice . One of the code will be easy, so complete it and make a try for second
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: very easy puzzles, I was able to solve all puzzles in first attempt
Tips: Be confident in your approach they are locking for approach more than result

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I answered all resume based questions, he liked my choice of projects, though they were not exactly related to the profile. He liked me and said I would recommend you directly to HR round
Tips: Prepare in details about all points in resume, course work mentioned and projects, Based on performance in this interview, they decide to whether to take one more technical interview or send directly to HR

Skills: Behavioural Skills, Puzzle Solving Capability, Approaching A Problem, Basic Coding
College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Question related to projects mentioned in CV.
  • Q2. Question related to Database Management.
  • Q3. Given a web portal that is running slow, how would you debug the solution for that? Answer stepwise.
  • Ans. 

    Debugging steps for a slow web portal

    • Check server load and resource usage

    • Analyze network traffic and latency

    • Review code for inefficiencies and optimize

    • Use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks

    • Consider caching and content delivery networks

    • Test and monitor performance after changes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Generally we store data in normalised form, but it makes it slow to run any queries. How would you make the queries run faster?
  • Ans. 

    Denormalization, indexing, caching, and partitioning can improve query performance.

    • Denormalize the data to reduce the number of joins required for queries.

    • Create indexes on frequently queried columns to speed up search.

    • Cache frequently accessed data in memory to avoid disk reads.

    • Partition large tables into smaller ones to reduce the amount of data that needs to be scanned.

    • Use query optimization techniques like query re...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Write a sorting algorithm in detail.
  • Ans. 

    Sorting algorithm organizes data in a specific order.

    • Choose a sorting algorithm based on the data size and type.

    • Common sorting algorithms include bubble sort, insertion sort, and quicksort.

    • Implement the chosen algorithm in code.

    • Test the algorithm with sample data to ensure it sorts correctly.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Who or what inspires you the most?
  • Ans. 

    My parents inspire me the most.

    • Their hard work and dedication to providing for our family motivates me to work hard.

    • Their unwavering support and encouragement has helped me overcome challenges.

    • Their values and principles have shaped me into the person I am today.

    • Seeing their sacrifices and selflessness inspires me to be a better person.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What are the qualities of a leader?
  • Ans. 

    A leader should possess qualities like vision, communication, empathy, integrity, and adaptability.

    • Vision: Ability to see the big picture and set goals accordingly

    • Communication: Ability to convey ideas clearly and listen actively

    • Empathy: Ability to understand and relate to others' emotions and perspectives

    • Integrity: Consistency in values, actions, and decisions

    • Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why Morgan Stanley?
  • Ans. 

    Morgan Stanley is a top-tier investment bank with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.

    • Morgan Stanley has a long history of success in the financial industry

    • The company is known for its innovative approach to investment banking

    • Morgan Stanley has a global presence and offers a wide range of services to clients

    • The firm has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion

    • Morgan Stanley is a great place to work

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked questions based upon CV. He first made me adjust to the environment and then started the serious questions realted to technical stuff.
Tips: Never lie about any subject you don't really know. Keep a particular topic strong, in my case it was Database Management. Have good problem solving skills, if not efficient but at least a good solution.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The round consisted of technical questions based on my analysis of the first round. Consisted of higher levele questions related to my topics of my expertise.
Tips: Be ready for any spontaneous questions. Explain whatever comes to your mind instead of quietly thinking. Be communicative and confident. They don't care about the syntax but rather the logical thinking.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Just be communicative. Since you've qualified till the HR interview, you are almost confirmed for their position. They checked if I could handle pressure or not. They tried to know if they could give me more responsibilities in the near future or not.
Tips: Be confident and don't hesitate to answer. Express what you feel genuinely. Show that you are a responsible guy.

College Name: IIT Varanasi

Skills evaluated in this interview

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Morgan Stanley user image Deepak Kumar Thakur

posted on 5 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Finance related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I think they were looking for Basic understanding of financial accounting, confidence.
My experience of working on valuation of Oil & Gas projects, financial modelling helped a lot
Tips: My confidence in answering questions related to finance and Read thoroughly two chapters 11 & 12 of “Financial Accounting” book by RNS

Skill Tips: They will give you required training
Skills: Finance
College Name: IIM Bangalore

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

UBS user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Jan 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Puzzle Interview
Tips: Prepare for questions on your resume, puzzles and a couple of HR questions.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: A few resume based questions were asked too.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: They tried to judge how well the candidate would fit in with their company.

General Tips: Focus on the few companies that you want to get into, and prepare well for them. 
Do not give way to peer influence. Do what you want to, even if it is not the most sought after.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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