IBM Lead Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Technical and process knowledge and scenario questions
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Q1. What you know about Trade Life Cycle
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Trade life cycle refers to the stages involved in a trade from initiation to settlement.
• Trade initiation: Trade is proposed and agreed upon by parties involved.

• Trade execution: Trade is executed on the exchange or over-the-counter market.

• Trade confirmation: Parties confirm the details of the trade.

• Trade settlement: Payment and transfer of securities occur to complete the trade.

• Trade reconciliation: Any discrepancies ar
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Q1. Casually discussing about the past and suggesting for attending a training programme before takingup the role.
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Aptitude skills is helpful for you to boost your confidence and develop your decision making skills

Q1. Why did you decide to apply this role
Ans. I have to gain more knowledge of working skills in our company
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Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. Explain about your process
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Q3. Define your projects
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Q1. Why do we hire you
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Q2. Self introduction and work experience
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Q1. General question ask for me for interviews process
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Q2. Why should hire you??
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Basic Aptitude test with Quants, Reasoning, and reading comprehension with 30 questions each

Very Basic Level, three questions like finding whether a number is prime or not and adding two numbers

Q1. Introduce yourself
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I am a financial analyst with expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and have been working in the finance industry for 5 years.

• I have experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

• I am skilled in using financial software and tools such as Excel, SAP, and Tableau.

• I have a strong attention to detail and can analyze complex financial data to provide in...read more
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Q2. Why do you want to join this job with an engineering background
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I believe my engineering background provides me with a unique perspective and skill set that can be valuable in the financial analyst role.
• My engineering background has equipped me with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which are essential in financial analysis.

• I have a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics, which are crucial for analyzing financial data and making accurate projections.

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Q3. You don't have any foundation in finance. How will you cope?
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I will cope by leveraging my strong analytical skills and willingness to learn.
• I have a strong background in quantitative analysis, which is applicable to finance.

• I am a quick learner and have a track record of quickly grasping complex concepts.

• I am willing to invest time and effort in self-study and taking relevant courses.

• I will seek guidance and mentorship from experienced finance professionals.

• I will leverage my pr...read more
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Q4. What did you learn from your engineering years
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During my engineering years, I learned problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Developed strong problem-solving skills through complex engineering projects

• Enhanced analytical thinking by analyzing data and making informed decisions

• Learned to pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in engineering designs

• Gained experience in working collaboratively in teams to achieve project
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Q5. Do you know basic-level Excel
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Yes, I have basic-level Excel knowledge.
• I am proficient in basic Excel functions such as data entry, formatting, and basic formulas.

• I can create and edit spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.

• I have experience with functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and IF statements.

• I am familiar with Excel shortcuts and can work efficiently with the software.
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