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Updated 22 Feb 2024

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1 interview found

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at IFMR GSB Krea University and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Derivatives based mostly otc and swaps

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with otc derivatives

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What makes you a good candidate?
  • Ans. 

    I am a good candidate because of my strong financial background, analytical skills, and ability to work well under pressure.

    • Extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting

    • Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions

    • Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and colleagues

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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is IFRC and USGaap?
  • Ans. 

    IFRC stands for International Financial Reporting Standards and USGaap stands for United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

    • IFRC is a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

    • USGaap is a set of accounting principles used in the United States for financial reporting.

    • IFRC focuses on principles-based standards, while USGaap is more rules-based.

    • IFRC is used i...

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Generic questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read the job description and prepare for the interviews properly. Hiring managers are awesome, haven't had a better interview experience till date. The questions were really technical.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you explain your current professional profile?
  • Q2. Salary exceptions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Capital market primary Market secondary market equity
  • Q2. Capital market equity primary secondary share bond price
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  • Q5. Hhhshhsuusuuh bHhshhhahhwh.Shhhshhwhhs
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on reporting standards

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was pretty good, quite a few technical questions on revenue recognition and it was very friendly
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Customer details and proof

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Financial Analyst interview:
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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Consider what you enjoy doing and what makes you happy
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why Morgan Stanley
  • Q3. 3 strengths of working in a team
  • Q4. Preferable areas
  • Q5. What would you do in the following situation?

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Some of the FP&A numbers questions and previous job role

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go with all your knowledge
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was very basic Quantitative aptitude just like SNAP exam

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

The GD process was based on Current Affair . It was quite detailed and thorough.

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions were mainly based on profile and related to the fundamentals of job description and finance.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Very generic documentation related HR questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and do your homework for the role you are applying.

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