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HSBC Group Trade Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Jul 2022

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Trade Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Jul 2022

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is Insurance clause ,calculation Insurace, Sanctions , AML related
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Family background , salary expectations, assurance for joining

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, try to give ans fast , when don't no ans they clearly deny

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 4-5 SQL questions- Max price, categories in a retail store, no. of products bought per customer, joins, basic python
  • Q2. Guesstimate: no. of amex credit card users in India. Follow up questions to test business acumen and understanding of the business

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure you brush up on all the basic concepts of SQL and python. Added advantage if you have worked with ML. Read up about the business and interviewers
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain CDS and credit risk
  • Ans. 

    CDS stands for Credit Default Swap, a financial derivative used to transfer credit risk between parties.

    • CDS is a type of insurance contract where one party pays a premium to another party in exchange for protection against a credit event, such as default or bankruptcy.

    • The buyer of a CDS makes periodic payments to the seller, who agrees to compensate the buyer in the event of a credit event on a specified reference asse...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain option strategies
  • Ans. 

    Options strategies involve buying and selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.

    • Buy Call Option: Bullish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to rise.

    • Buy Put Option: Bearish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to fall.

    • Covered Call: Selling a call option while holding the underlying asset to generate income.

    • Straddle: Buying both a call and p...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding previous work experience
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain different option strategies
  • Ans. 

    Options strategies involve buying or selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.

    • Some common options strategies include covered calls, protective puts, straddles, and iron condors.

    • Covered calls involve selling call options on a stock you own to generate income.

    • Protective puts involve buying put options to protect against a decline in the value of a stock.

    • Straddles involve buying both a call and a put...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was easy test but it is difficult to solve this much aptitude in that time limit.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They ask dbms, sql, puzzles, questions like if you have to open a icecream parlour how should you open it. And general stuff .
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What have you been working on lately
  • Ans. 

    I have been working on analyzing market trends and creating financial models for upcoming projects.

    • Analyzing market trends to identify potential opportunities

    • Creating financial models to forecast revenue and expenses

    • Collaborating with team members to develop strategies for upcoming projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How did u resolve any technical problems at work
  • Ans. 

    I resolved technical problems by analyzing the root cause, collaborating with team members, and implementing effective solutions.

    • Identified the root cause of the technical problem

    • Collaborated with team members to brainstorm potential solutions

    • Implemented effective solutions and tested them to ensure they resolved the issue

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is risk in insurance
  • Ans. 

    Risk in insurance refers to the likelihood of a loss or damage occurring, leading to financial consequences for the insurer.

    • Risk is the uncertainty of an event happening that could result in a financial loss for the insurer.

    • Insurance companies assess risks based on factors such as the insured's age, health, occupation, and lifestyle.

    • Examples of risks in insurance include natural disasters, accidents, illnesses, and the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Who should buy a insurance
  • Ans. 

    Anyone who wants to protect themselves financially from unexpected events should consider buying insurance.

    • Individuals with dependents who rely on their income

    • Homeowners who want to protect their property from damage

    • Drivers who want to protect themselves from liability in case of accidents

    • Business owners who want to protect their assets and employees

    • Travelers who want coverage for medical emergencies or trip cancellati

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL questions were asked mainly related to joins and queries on the same.
  • Q2. Tableau and power BI questions. Related to various visualizations.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked if I have certification in SAS base, what is teradata

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BNY user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was long but easy

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Easy topics were given

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic finance related question

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Aon user image chaitanya sharma

posted on 6 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    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 experience working with various data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau.

    • I have successfully completed multiple projects where I analyzed data to provide actionable insights for decision-making.

    • I am skilled in identifying trends, patter

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Gave me a puzzle to solve that was easy

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - go for it no need to worry
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude test . quantivative

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Nbfc . in india and its performance

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How many rounds are there in HSBC Group Trade Analyst interview?
HSBC Group interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the HSBC Group interview process are HR and Technical.

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