International Financial Services Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the Singleton pattern ? in how many ways can this pattern be broken ?
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Singleton pattern ensures a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.
• Singleton pattern can be implemented by making the constructor private and providing a static method to access the instance.

• The pattern can be broken by using reflection to access the private constructor and create multiple instances.

• Another way to break the Singleton pattern is by using multiple class loaders in Java.

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Q2. What is the internal implementation of hashmap? Let's assume that you want to store duplicate keys in the hashmap, how can we achieve the same in hashmap ?
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HashMap internally uses an array of linked lists to store key-value pairs. To store duplicate keys, we can use a custom implementation of HashMap.
• HashMap internally uses an array of linked lists to handle collisions.

• To store duplicate keys, we can create a custom HashMap implementation that allows multiple values for the same key.

• One approach is to use a HashMap with values as lists, where each key can have multiple va
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Q1. What microservices patterns are you aware ? let's assume that there is a microservice based architecture and service A is calling service B which in turn service C. If service b fails, how will you manage ...read more
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Use compensating transactions and distributed tracing for managing transaction and logging in case of service B failure.
• Implement compensating transactions to rollback changes made by service B in case of failure.

• Use distributed tracing to track the flow of requests and identify where the failure occurred.

• Implement retry mechanisms to handle transient failures in service B.

• Use circuit breakers to prevent cascading fail...read more
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Q2. System Design question : Design a booking wesite for.eg: bookin.com ?
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Q1. Introducing about myself
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Q1. Introducing myself
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Q2. Experience with previous company
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Q1. What is sales ?(
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Q2. What do you know about real estate
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Q1. What do you know about real estate
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Q2. What is rera
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Q1. What are the aml and kyc requirements?
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AML and KYC requirements are regulations that financial institutions must follow to prevent money laundering and verify the identity of their customers.
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements involve monitoring transactions, reporting suspicious activities, and conducting customer due diligence.

• KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements involve verifying the identity of customers, assessing their risk level, and maintainin...read more
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Q2. Why should we hire you, briefly describe a scenario where you would showcase a different skill or talent compared with your fellow employees?
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I have a strong attention to detail and analytical skills that set me apart from my colleagues.
• I have a proven track record of accurately identifying and resolving discrepancies in KYC documentation.

• I excel at conducting thorough research and analysis to ensure compliance with regulations.

• My ability to effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders sets me apart in team collaborations.
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Q3. Strength and weakness?
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Strength: attention to detail, Weakness: perfectionism
• Strength: Ability to meticulously review documents and identify discrepancies

• Strength: Strong analytical skills to detect potential risks or fraudulent activities

• Weakness: Striving for perfection may lead to spending too much time on a task

• Weakness: Difficulty in delegating tasks due to desire for everything to be done perfectly
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Q4. Project and achievements?
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Implemented a new KYC process resulting in 30% reduction in onboarding time and 20% decrease in errors.
• Led a team to revamp KYC procedures and systems

• Introduced automation tools to streamline verification process

• Trained staff on updated KYC regulations and best practices
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Q5. Are you a team player? What do you do when you don’t get along with certain colleagues? How do you manage conflict resolution?
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Yes, I am a team player. I believe in open communication and collaboration. When conflicts arise, I address them directly and seek resolution.
• I believe in open communication and collaboration within the team.

• I address conflicts directly and seek resolution through constructive conversations.

• I focus on finding common ground and working towards a solution that benefits the team as a whole.
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Q6. Provide a situation where you might have failed previously? What has that experience taught you?
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I failed to meet a deadline due to poor time management.
• Underestimated the time needed for a project

• Did not prioritize tasks effectively

• Learned to create a detailed schedule and set realistic deadlines
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General English grammar knowledge and some calculations

Q1. CTC and expected salary details?
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Q2. No you cannot negotiate and end up taking what they give you!
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Q3. No relocation time, do it during weekends
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Q4. No target compensation or other benefits
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Q5. If ur employed through agency or consultancy you will be always a contingent and treated less than permanent employees
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Q6. 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, no social or life balance
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Q1. Behavioral assessment
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Logical, react, SQL related questions

Q1. Interviewed by Business Head. Mostly behavioral questions and some past experience related
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Q1. Interview by VP. Frontend general technical questions
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Q1. Interviewed by Director. Competency based Leadership interview
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Q1. Yet to recieve the final status whether selected or rejected. HR asked payslip and other docs and shared the same.
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Q2. HRs are very friendly and quickly respond to your queries.
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Q1. All about Cibil and previous company record
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Q2. All about Cibil
Ans. All about Cibil
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