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I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 6 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
6 Questions
- Q1. Questions regarding resume
- Q2. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a recent graduate with a degree in Economics and a passion for data analysis.
Recent graduate with a degree in Economics
Strong interest in data analysis
Experience with statistical software like R and Python
- Q3. Are you thinking of applying for masters?
- Ans.
Yes, I am considering applying for a master's degree to further my education and career opportunities.
I am currently exploring different master's programs to see which align best with my career goals.
I have spoken with current graduate students and alumni to gather insights on their experiences.
I am researching potential scholarships and financial aid options to help fund my master's degree.
I am preparing for standardi...
- Q4. What are the three most important qualities for success?
- Ans.
The three most important qualities for success are determination, adaptability, and resilience.
Determination: Having a strong sense of purpose and the drive to achieve goals despite obstacles.
Adaptability: Being able to adjust to new situations and challenges, and learn from experiences.
Resilience: Bouncing back from setbacks and failures, and staying motivated in the face of adversity.
- Q5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Ans.
In 5 years, I see myself as a Senior Analyst leading a team and contributing to strategic decision-making.
Advancing to a Senior Analyst role within the company
Leading a team of analysts and collaborating on projects
Contributing to strategic decision-making processes
Continuing professional development through training and certifications
- Q6. Tell me about some important event in terms of economics and how it has affected the markets?
- Ans.
The 2008 financial crisis had a significant impact on the global markets.
The 2008 financial crisis was triggered by the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a major investment bank.
It led to a severe credit crunch and a global recession.
Stock markets around the world experienced sharp declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing over 50% of its value.
The crisis exposed weaknesses in the financial system and led to in...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Most people with CGPA more than 7.5 made it to the test shortlist.
Round: Test
Experience: Not very different from the aptitude tests of most other companies. Technical test was also like an aptitude test but involved more questions from probability.
Duration: 1 hour
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I had course relating to multivariate data analysis and applied time series. The interviewer mostly checked how comfortable I am with thise topics. Following this he asked a probability question. How many times do you have to toss a coin until you get 2 heads in a row?
After this he asked about my project where I had mathematically solved partial differential equations. He asked more about the methods that I used and so on.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: A long interview with 2 panelists. It is very important to come well prepared for this rpund. It is okay if the technical round wasnt as good as expected but HR interview is critical.
College Name: IIT Madras
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: It was an aptitude test including basic quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning data interpretation, reading comprehension and finance section( this section was there only in HSBC it included few concepts which we learn in Engineering Economics and some basic idea of bond and stocks can be useful) but even if you don't do that well in this section you can still clear the test as I did rather most of us did.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 2nd round( Group Discussion):- 50 students were shortlisted after round 1 for GD. Other Topics were:- 1) Rupee devaluation pro's and con's 2) FDI
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It can revolve around banking stuff if you know it or else it can be simple H.R round also in which they might ask you about your internship even if you have done it in core or they can give you some case study and be prepared with all puzzles.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was more or less the same as 3rd round it was taken because the panel was bit confused about whom they should reject
General Tips: The overall experience was very good the panel was quite friendly it became tiring because I finished my 3rd round at 2:30 am and had my 4th round 8:00 am in morning so be prepared for such hectic schedule and do not let it affect your performance.
Skill Tips: Just read "THE HINDU" daily. Read properly about recent reforms which can affect the corporate world (e.g land acquisition bill was reformed just before my interview so I used it in my case study so anything can be useful) Try to be unique in your answers for questions like, why you want this company?, why we should recruit you?
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. About your internships, projects, and academics
- Q2. Your motivation to join analytics
- Ans.
Passion for uncovering insights from data and driving business decisions through analytics.
Fascination with the power of data to reveal patterns and trends
Desire to make data-driven decisions and optimize processes
Interest in using analytics to solve complex business problems
Excitement for the continuous learning and growth opportunities in the field
- Q3. Motivation to join HSBC
- Ans.
I am motivated to join HSBC because of its global presence, reputation for excellence, and opportunities for growth.
HSBC's global presence offers opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients around the world.
The company's reputation for excellence in banking and financial services is a strong motivator for me.
I am excited about the potential for growth and development within HSBC, both professionally and person
- Q4. Your career objectives, interests
- Ans.
My career objective is to become a data-driven analyst in the finance industry, with a focus on market research and investment analysis.
I am passionate about analyzing financial data and making informed investment decisions.
I have a strong interest in market trends, economic indicators, and industry analysis.
I aim to continuously improve my analytical skills and stay updated on the latest financial tools and technologi...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Attend the PPT if you aim to get into HSBC. The team tends to notice your presence and absence, and the questions you ask. It makes a good first impression. If your pointer is on the lower end, be sure to do this - it shows interest, and they really do appreciate you taking the effort.
Round: Test
Experience: Written Aptitude test: Consisted of 3 sections - Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (important), Verbal & Logical Reasoning (important), and lastly, Economics and Finance Questions. There was negative marking, and as far as we were told - sectional cut-offs as well! The finance and economic section is not that important - but it does have some questions from the PPT.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Super simple. Format is 10 people in a GD, starting with a round robin introduction, a 20-minute discussion, and then round robin conclusion. Selections were based on the points people made, and how they interacted with others.
Duration: 20 minutes
Round: Other Interview
Experience: Interview: Entirely based on your resume - they go quite in depth. Some questions you will be asked for sure: about your internships, projects, and academics, your motivation to join analytics, motivation to join HSBC, location preferences, your career objectives, your interests. They also randomly stopped me mid-sentence and asked me my GRE score. I hadn't written GRE, but I hear some people who did fell for the ploy. Be careful I guess.
General Tips: The interview process was informal - the team is really nice! I think that helped me be a lot calmer and represent myself better.
Skill Tips: Have a well-formatted one-page resume. Make sure everything on your resume is 100% true, especially your interests. Be genuine.
Skills: Apti questions.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: It was a basic Apti test through which they shortlisted around 40-50 students.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: So, be prepared with current affairs, slightly on the financial side, for this company, as they also expect you to reason out your decision.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: The next round was Personal Interview. It was a very casual interaction where I told them about my projects and enquired about the job profile and growth.
General Tips: It was rewarding. The process is not only about getting a job, but learning about certain life skills which help you through the process. Patience and determination are the key.
Skill Tips: As far as the Apti is concerned, speed and accuracy is very important and only regular practice can get you there. And take Apti very seriously because it is an elimination process and you have to fight your way in. GDs require a sound knowledge of current affairs and most importantly you should have anopinion about most of the issues. Newspapers, most importantly the editorial section which has experts offering their views on issues will help you develop your opinion. Personal interview is a round where you can steer the whole conversation to your advantage by taking them only through your positives and strengths. Be confident, show that you are genuinely flexible and speak with conviction.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL
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- Q1. What is corporate action and its type ?
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Corporate action refers to events initiated by a public company that impact its shareholders and securities.
Types of corporate actions include dividends, stock splits, mergers and acquisitions, rights issues, and bonus issues.
Dividends are payments made to shareholders from a company's profits.
Stock splits involve dividing existing shares into multiple shares to lower the share price.
Mergers and acquisitions are when t...
- Q2. What is derivative?
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A derivative is a financial contract whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying asset, index, or interest rate.
Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, or arbitrage.
Common types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.
For example, a stock option gives the holder the right to buy or sell a stock at a specified price within a certain time frame.
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TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source. It is a type of tax that is deducted from the income of an individual or entity at the time of payment.
TDS is a form of advance tax that is deducted by the payer and deposited with the government on behalf of the payee.
It is applicable to various types of income such as salary, interest, rent, commission, etc.
The rate of TDS varies depending on the type of income and the amount be...
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The system design of the Bloomberg website involves high availability, scalability, and real-time data processing.
Use of distributed systems for high availability and scalability
Real-time data processing for up-to-date financial information
Caching mechanisms for faster access to frequently accessed data
Load balancing to distribute traffic efficiently
Use of content delivery networks (CDNs) for faster content delivery gl
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