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HSBC Securities and Capital Markets Interview Questions and Answers
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Why are you looking for a change
- Q2. What do you understand by regulatory reporting
- Ans.
Regulatory reporting involves submitting data to regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Regulatory reporting is the process of submitting data to regulatory authorities to demonstrate compliance with laws and regulations.
It is essential for financial institutions to report on their financial health and adherence to regulations such as Basel III or Dodd-Frank.
Regulatory reporting can inclu...
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. What are hedge funds? What is share capital? What is CSR? about the types of market, capital market, tax haven countries and some situation based question.
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I was interviewed before Jan 2021.
(2 Questions)
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
I couldn't find an optimal approach to the first question, so she skipped that question and proceeded to next questions. Remaining questions I have answered satisfactorily.
- Q1.
Subset Sum Equal To K Problem Statement
Given an array/list of positive integers and an integer K, determine if there exists a subset whose sum equals K.
Provide
trueif such a subset exists, otherwise r... - Ans.
Given an array of positive integers and an integer K, determine if there exists a subset whose sum equals K.
Use dynamic programming to solve this problem efficiently
Create a 2D array to store if a subset with a particular sum exists
Iterate through the array and update the 2D array accordingly
Check if the value at the end of the iteration is true for the given K
- Q2.
BFS Traversal in a Graph
Given an undirected and disconnected graph G(V, E) where V vertices are numbered from 0 to V-1, and E represents edges, your task is to output the BFS traversal starting from the ...
- Ans.
BFS traversal in a disconnected graph starting from vertex 0.
Implement BFS algorithm to traverse the graph starting from vertex 0.
Use a queue to keep track of visited nodes and their neighbors.
Ensure to print the traversal sequence in the correct order.
Handle disconnected components by checking for unvisited nodes.
Follow the BFS approach of exploring neighbors before moving to the next level.
(1 Question)
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
I told that my strength is problem solving and I can always find a way when there is a bottle-neck. Gave some examples of my experiences while doing my assignments.
- Q1.
Replace Spaces in a String
Given a string
STRconsisting of words separated by spaces, your task is to replace all spaces between words with the characters "@40".Input:
The first line contains an integ... - Ans.
Replace spaces in a string with '@40'.
Iterate through each character in the string
Replace spaces with '@40'
Return the modified string
Interview Preparation Tips
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
Skills evaluated in this interview
I was interviewed before Jan 2021.
(3 Questions)
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Technical Interview Round with questions based on Data structures, OOPS and SQL.
- Q1.
Delete a Node from a Linked List
You are provided with a linked list of integers. Your task is to implement a function that deletes a node located at a specified position 'POS'.
Input:
The first line co... - Ans.
Implement a function to delete a node from a linked list at a specified position.
Traverse the linked list to find the node at the specified position.
Update the pointers of the previous and next nodes to skip the node to be deleted.
Handle edge cases such as deleting the head or tail of the linked list.
Ensure to free the memory of the deleted node to avoid memory leaks.
- Q2. Write an SQL query to find the nth highest salary.
- Ans.
SQL query to find the nth highest salary
Use the ORDER BY clause to sort salaries in descending order
Use the LIMIT and OFFSET clauses to skip the first n-1 highest salaries
Combine the above steps in a single query to find the nth highest salary
- Q3. Can you explain the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
- Ans.
OOP is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data in the form of fields and code in the form of procedures.
OOP focuses on creating objects that interact with each other to solve problems.
Key concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Encapsulation involves bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.
Inheritance allows classes to inherit at...
(4 Questions)
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Was asked me about my favorite technologies, What i liked about Facebook. And asked me to design a cinema ticket reservation web site like the one satyam has.
- Q1.
Kth Largest Element Problem
Given an array containing
Ndistinct positive integers and a numberK, determine the Kth largest element in the array.Example:
Input:
N = 6, K = 3, array = [2, 1, 5, 6, 3, ...
- Ans.
Find the Kth largest element in an array of distinct positive integers.
Sort the array in non-increasing order and return the Kth element.
Handle multiple test cases efficiently.
Ensure all elements in the array are distinct.
- Q2. What are virtual functions?
- Ans.
Virtual functions are functions in a base class that are overridden in derived classes to achieve runtime polymorphism.
Virtual functions are declared in a base class with the 'virtual' keyword.
They are overridden in derived classes using the 'override' keyword.
They allow a function to be called based on the runtime type of an object.
Virtual functions enable dynamic binding and late binding in C++.
Example: virtual void ...
- Q3. Design a Cinema Ticket Reservation System.
- Ans.
Design a Cinema Ticket Reservation System
Use a database to store movie information, showtimes, and seat availability
Allow users to search for movies, select showtimes, and choose seats
Implement a payment system for ticket purchases
Send confirmation emails with QR codes for ticket validation
- Q4. In how many attempts can you find a defective ball among 10 given balls using a two-pan balance scale?
- Ans.
You can find a defective ball among 10 given balls in 2 attempts using a two-pan balance scale.
Divide the 10 balls into two groups of 5 each.
Weigh the two groups on the balance scale.
If one group is heavier, it contains the defective ball. If they are equal, the defective ball is in the remaining 5 balls.
Divide the group of 5 balls with the defective one into two groups of 2 and 3 balls.
Weigh the two groups on the bala...
(1 Question)
Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
HR round that lasted for about 30 minutes. The interviewer asked me questions to know more about me and a puzzle.
- Q1. Can you tell me about your projects and your extracurricular activities?
Interview Preparation Tips
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
Skills evaluated in this interview
I was interviewed before Jan 2021.
(2 Questions)
Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
It was conducted in Hacker rank which consisted of 10 aptitude questions that included C, C++, Java MCQ. 2 programming questions were also given.
- Q1.
Minimum Cost Path Problem Statement
Given an
N x Mmatrix filled with integers, determine the minimum sum obtainable from a path that starts at a specified cell(x, y)and ends at the top left corner of t... - Ans.
The problem involves finding the minimum sum path from a specified cell to the top left corner of a matrix.
Start from the specified cell and calculate the minimum sum path to reach the top left corner using dynamic programming.
Consider the three possible moves: down, right, and down-right diagonal.
Keep track of the minimum sum at each cell and update it based on the minimum of the three possible moves.
Finally, the mini...
- Q2.
Balanced Parentheses Combinations
Given an integer
Nrepresenting the number of pairs of parentheses, find all the possible combinations of balanced parentheses using the given number of pairs.Explanati...
- Ans.
Generate all possible combinations of balanced parentheses for a given number of pairs.
Use backtracking to generate all possible combinations of balanced parentheses.
Keep track of the number of open and close parentheses used in each combination.
Recursively generate combinations by adding open parentheses if there are remaining, and closing parentheses if the number of open parentheses is greater than the number of clo...
(4 Questions)
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
Technical round with questions based on data structures, oops and networking.
- Q1.
Character Counting Challenge
Create a program that counts and prints the total number of specific character types from user input. Specifically, you need to count lowercase English alphabets, numeric digi...
- Ans.
Create a program to count lowercase alphabets, digits, and white spaces from user input until '$' is encountered.
Read characters from input stream until '$' is encountered
Count lowercase alphabets, digits, and white spaces separately
Print the counts of each character type as three integers separated by spaces
- Q2.
K Largest Elements Problem Statement
Given an unsorted array containing 'N' integers, you are required to find 'K' largest elements from the array and return them in non-decreasing order.
Input:
The fir... - Ans.
Find K largest elements in an unsorted array and return them in non-decreasing order.
Sort the array in non-decreasing order.
Return the last K elements of the sorted array.
- Q3. How can you check whether you have an internet connection on your system?
- Ans.
To check internet connection on a system, you can use various methods like pinging a website or checking network status.
Use ping command to check connectivity to a website (e.g. ping www.google.com)
Check network status using network settings or command line tools
Try accessing a website or online service to verify internet connection
- Q4. What happens when you type a URL in a web browser?
- Ans.
When you type a URL in a web browser, the browser sends a request to the server hosting the website, which then responds with the necessary files to display the webpage.
Browser checks cache for DNS resolution
If not found, browser sends a DNS query to resolve the domain name to an IP address
Browser establishes a TCP connection with the server
Browser sends an HTTP request to the server for the webpage
Server processes the...
(2 Questions)
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
Technical round with questions based on data structures, oops and networking.
- Q1.
Counting Sort Problem Statement
Ninja is learning about sorting algorithms, specifically those that do not rely on comparisons. Can you help Ninja implement the counting sort algorithm?
Example:
Input:
... - Ans.
Implement counting sort algorithm to sort an array of integers without comparisons.
Count the frequency of each element in the input array.
Calculate the prefix sum of frequencies to determine the position of each element in the sorted array.
Place each element in its correct position based on the prefix sum.
Time complexity of counting sort is O(n+k), where n is the number of elements and k is the range of input.
Example: ...
- Q2. What are the applications of the Fibonacci series in real life?
- Ans.
The Fibonacci series has applications in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, art, and nature.
Used in algorithms for optimization problems and dynamic programming.
Found in nature, such as the arrangement of leaves on a stem, the branching of trees, and the spiral shapes of shells.
Applied in financial markets for predicting stock prices and analyzing market trends.
Utilized in art and design for creating
Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
HR round where the interviewer asked questions to know more about me.
Interview Preparation Tips
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
Skills evaluated in this interview
Interview Questionnaire
5 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a data analyst with experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to drive business insights.
Experienced in using statistical analysis tools such as Python, R, and SQL
Proficient in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI
Skilled in data cleaning, data mining, and data modeling techniques
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Effective communicator and team player
Example: I have w...
- Q2. Biggest hurdle you faced during the work you did t organise the tech fest of your college
- Ans.
The biggest hurdle I faced during organizing the tech fest of my college was securing sponsorships.
Difficulty in convincing companies to sponsor the event
Limited budget for organizing a large-scale tech fest
Competition with other college events for sponsorships
Negotiating sponsorship deals and ensuring deliverables
Finding sponsors aligned with the theme and objectives of the tech fest
- Q3. Would you go for an MBA?
- Ans.
Yes, pursuing an MBA can enhance my skills and open up new career opportunities.
An MBA can provide a strong foundation in business and management principles.
It can help develop analytical and problem-solving skills.
An MBA can broaden my network and provide access to valuable connections.
It can open up leadership roles and higher-level positions in organizations.
Having an MBA can increase earning potential and job prosp...
- Q4. Reliance fresh wants to open a store in north-eastern part of India. Should it or should it not?
- Ans.
Yes, Reliance Fresh should open a store in the north-eastern part of India.
The north-eastern part of India has a growing population and increasing consumer demand.
Reliance Fresh can tap into the untapped market potential in the region.
Opening a store in the north-eastern part of India can help Reliance Fresh expand its presence and increase its market share.
Reliance Fresh can leverage its existing supply chain and dist...
- Q5. Guesstimate the number of people travelling by local metro in mumbai
- Ans.
The number of people travelling by local metro in Mumbai is estimated to be in millions.
Mumbai has a population of over 20 million people.
The local metro is a popular mode of transportation in Mumbai.
During peak hours, the metro trains are usually crowded.
The metro network in Mumbai is extensive, covering various parts of the city.
The number of daily commuters on the metro can be estimated based on population density a
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: cpi above 7.0
Round: Test
Experience: Basic maths, shares related questions and english
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 40
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very easy round.
Skills: Aptitude, Communication, Quantitative Aptitude, Leadership Skills, Technical Skill
College Name: IIT Kanpur
I was interviewed in Jun 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
11 Questions
- Q1. How does ajax call work
- Ans.
Ajax calls allow for asynchronous communication between client and server without reloading the page.
Ajax stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML
Uses XMLHttpRequest object to send and receive data
Allows for partial page updates without reloading the entire page
Can handle data in various formats such as JSON, XML, HTML, and plain text
Example: $.ajax({url: 'example.com', success: function(data){console.log(data)}});
- Q2. Difference between REST and SOAP
- Ans.
REST is lightweight and uses HTTP while SOAP is XML-based and has more features.
REST uses HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE while SOAP uses XML messaging.
REST is stateless while SOAP can maintain state.
REST is faster and easier to use while SOAP is more secure and reliable.
REST is used for web services while SOAP is used for enterprise-level services.
Example of REST: Twitter API. Example of SOAP: Amazon Web Serv
- Q3. What is GET and POST
- Ans.
GET and POST are HTTP methods used for sending data to a server.
GET is used to retrieve data from a server
POST is used to submit data to a server
GET requests can be cached and bookmarked
POST requests are not cached and cannot be bookmarked
GET requests have length restrictions
POST requests have no length restrictions
GET requests are less secure than POST requests
- Q4. What is observer pattern
- Ans.
Observer pattern is a design pattern in which an object maintains a list of its dependents and notifies them automatically of any state changes.
Also known as publish-subscribe pattern
Used in event-driven systems
Allows loose coupling between objects
Example: A weather station broadcasts weather updates to multiple displays
Example: A stock market ticker notifies multiple investors of stock price changes
- Q5. What is singleton
- Ans.
Singleton is a design pattern that restricts the instantiation of a class to a single object.
Singleton ensures that only one instance of a class exists in the entire application.
It provides a global point of access to the instance.
Commonly used in scenarios where a single instance needs to coordinate actions across the system.
Example: Database connection manager, logger, configuration manager.
- Q6. What is immutable in java
- Ans.
Immutable in Java refers to objects whose state cannot be changed after creation.
String, Integer, and other wrapper classes are immutable in Java.
Immutable objects are thread-safe and can be shared without synchronization.
To create an immutable class, make all fields final and private, and don't provide setters.
Examples of immutable classes in Java include LocalDate, LocalTime, and LocalDateTime.
- Q7. How do you create immutable in java
- Ans.
Creating immutable in Java
Use final keyword to make variables immutable
Use private constructor to prevent object modification
Use defensive copying to prevent modification of mutable objects
Use enum to create immutable objects
Use String class to create immutable strings
- Q8. Where have you used immutable in java
- Q9. What is dependency injection
- Ans.
Dependency injection is a design pattern that allows objects to receive dependencies rather than creating them internally.
It helps to decouple the code and makes it more testable and maintainable.
It allows for easier swapping of dependencies without changing the code.
There are three types of dependency injection: constructor injection, setter injection, and interface injection.
Example: Instead of creating a database co...
- Q10. What is CORS
- Ans.
CORS stands for Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. It is a security feature implemented in web browsers to restrict access to resources from different origins.
CORS allows web servers to specify which origins are allowed to access its resources
It is implemented using HTTP headers
CORS prevents malicious websites from accessing sensitive data from other websites
Examples of resources that may be restricted by CORS include cook
- Q11. How do you overcome CORS
- Ans.
CORS can be overcome by configuring the server to allow cross-origin requests.
Configure the server to include the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header
Use JSONP (JSON with Padding) to bypass CORS restrictions
Use a proxy server to make the request on behalf of the client
Use a browser extension to disable CORS restrictions during development
Use a server-side proxy to forward requests to the target server
Interview Preparation Tips
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. How is your day going? Walk me through your resume briefly What do you expect from our company?
- Ans.
My day is going well, thank you for asking. I am excited to discuss my resume and learn more about your company.
My day is going well, thank you for asking
I have a strong background in data analysis, with experience in financial modeling and market research
I am eager to learn more about your company's goals and values
I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and expertise to your team
- Q2. More about internship guess estimation
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Questions were easy to medium difficulty
Total Questions: 30
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions were easy to medium difficulty
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Some of my friends had questions like tell me about yourself, your internship project, what would you like to improve in yourself, most embarrasing moment.
Skills: Communication
College Name: IIT Kanpur
I was interviewed in Dec 2016.
Interview Questionnaire
5 Questions
- Q1. Any thing which your friends hate about you?
- Ans.
I tend to be too organized and structured, which can annoy my friends at times.
My friends sometimes find my need for planning and structure to be excessive
I can be inflexible when it comes to deviating from my plans
My attention to detail can come across as nitpicky to some
I prioritize efficiency over spontaneity, which can be frustrating for my more laid-back friends
- Q2. Revenue collected by the barbers of Kanpur in an year
- Ans.
I don't have the available data to answer this question.
Need data on number of barbers in Kanpur
Need data on average revenue per barber
Need data on number of working days in a year
Need data on number of customers per barber per day
- Q3. If you are going to open an e-commerce website like Flipkart what will be the things that you will have to keep in mind.
- Ans.
To open an e-commerce website like Flipkart, one must keep in mind various factors such as target audience, product range, user experience, logistics, and marketing.
Identify the target audience and their preferences
Offer a wide range of products to cater to different needs
Ensure a seamless user experience with easy navigation and quick loading time
Establish a robust logistics network for timely delivery and hassle-free...
- Q4. If given the other job profile will you accept it?
- Ans.
It depends on the job profile and its alignment with my career goals.
I would consider the job profile and evaluate its alignment with my career goals.
I would assess the job responsibilities and the skills required for the role.
I would also consider the company culture and work environment.
If the job profile aligns with my career goals and offers growth opportunities, I would accept it.
However, if it does not align with...
- Q5. Any one decision you will like to change in course of these 4 years which could open a better career profile for you.
- Ans.
I would have pursued a certification in data science earlier.
I should have taken a course in data science during my undergraduate studies.
I could have pursued a certification in data science while working as a business analyst.
Learning data science earlier would have opened up more opportunities for me in the field.
I could have gained more experience in data analysis and visualization.
I could have applied for more adva
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The question were tricky not conventional quant. Spend time on questions don't rush
Tips: CAT level preparation will be more than enough
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Basic HR questions. Be confident and good communication skills will help
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There were 2 panelist one man and a woman. When they asked the revenue question, I asked the ma'am as to how many times do she go to a parlor and then how much does it cost each time. This lightened the mood and she was smiling throughout the interview. After listening to questions I was saying "Please give me 2 minutes to think over it" She finally said "Why do you want 2 minutes every time we ask a question" then i answered "I just want to come up with the best answer in 2 minutes and don't say anything irrelevant". They were very impressed said "Take as much time as you want "
Tips: Just be yourself. Confident with a smile. Workout the problem with them
Skills: Guesstimate Skills, HR Skills, Communication And Confidence, Ability To Handle Situations, Commitment
College Name: IIT Kanpur
Mohit Gupta
I was interviewed in Dec 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. You need to find the maximum water pond formed in bw the building
- Ans.
To find the maximum water pond formed between buildings.
Identify the lowest point between the buildings.
Calculate the area of the pond using the distance between the buildings and the depth of the pond.
Consider any obstacles or uneven ground that may affect the pond's shape.
Use a surveying tool or satellite imagery to get accurate measurements.
Take into account any drainage systems or natural water flow that may affect
- Q2. On mars you have to place n robots and they are connected via GPS. now you need to move each robot such that the whole mars is visited and each robot visit the minimum area(meaning no overlapping of area)...
- Q3. Design dictionary using trie....having operations of inserting a word, updating and deleting (needed to write full running code)
- Ans.
Design a dictionary using trie with insert, update and delete operations.
Implement a Trie data structure with nodes containing a character and a boolean flag to indicate end of word
For insert operation, traverse the trie and add nodes for each character in the word
For update operation, delete the existing word and insert the updated word
For delete operation, mark the end of word flag as false and delete the node if it ...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Simple questions
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Questions: 3
College Name: IIT Guwahati
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