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India Ratings & Research Senior Research Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 14 May 2021

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Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. 1. What is DSCR ? Why is pre-tax amount used in the calculation?
  • Ans. 

    DSCR stands for Debt Service Coverage Ratio. Pre-tax amount is used in the calculation to ensure that the borrower has enough income to cover their debt obligations.

    • DSCR is a financial ratio used to determine if a borrower has enough income to cover their debt obligations

    • It is calculated by dividing the borrower's pre-tax income by their total debt service

    • A DSCR of 1 or higher indicates that the borrower has enough inc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2. Formula for ROCE . Whether short term loans are included in the calculation
  • Ans. 

    ROCE formula and inclusion of short term loans in calculation

    • ROCE formula is (Operating Profit / Capital Employed) x 100

    • Capital Employed includes all long-term and short-term assets minus short-term liabilities

    • Short-term loans are included in the calculation of capital employed

    • ROCE is a measure of how efficiently a company is using its capital to generate profits

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3.Cashflow statement related questions
  • Q4. 4.How to analyse an exponential increase in turnover ?
  • Ans. 

    Exponential increase in turnover can be analyzed by identifying the factors contributing to the increase and projecting future growth.

    • Identify the source of the increase (e.g. new product launch, market expansion)

    • Analyze customer behavior and purchasing patterns

    • Evaluate competition and market trends

    • Use statistical models to project future growth

    • Consider potential challenges and risks to sustained growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 5.How would you analyse the credit worthiness of a company?
  • Ans. 

    To analyse credit worthiness of a company, various financial ratios and credit scores are used.

    • Check the company's credit score and credit history

    • Analyze the company's financial statements and ratios such as debt-to-equity ratio, current ratio, and interest coverage ratio

    • Evaluate the company's industry and market trends

    • Assess the company's management and leadership

    • Consider any external factors that may affect the compa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. 6. KPI in various industries ( Based on your resume)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You will be presented with practical scenarios of all the above qns.

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I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. What is a bond? What are different types of bonds?
  • Ans. 

    A bond is a debt security that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower.

    • Bonds are issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.

    • They are used to raise capital and finance projects.

    • Different types of bonds include government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and convertible bonds.

    • Government bonds are issued by national governments and are considered low-risk.

    • Corporate bonds are issued by comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell us something about your specialisation subjects of BBA
  • Ans. 

    My specialisation subjects in BBA include marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations management.

    • Marketing involves understanding consumer behavior and creating strategies to promote products or services.

    • Finance focuses on managing funds, investments, and financial planning.

    • Human resource management deals with recruiting, training, and managing employees.

    • Operations management involves overseeing produ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which is your favourite subject? Describe about it
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is history because I enjoy learning about past events and how they have shaped the world we live in today.

    • I find studying different time periods and cultures fascinating

    • I enjoy analyzing historical documents and artifacts

    • I like understanding how historical events have influenced current societies and politics

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Are you comfortable in night shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with night shifts as I have prior experience working in night shifts.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

    • I am able to adjust my sleep schedule to accommodate night shifts.

    • I understand the importance of being alert and focused during night shifts.

    • I am willing to work night shifts if required for the role.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, painting, and playing the guitar.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Painting: I find relaxation and creativity in expressing myself through art.

    • Playing the guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my musical skills.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Where do your parents and siblings work
  • Ans. 

    My parents work in education and my siblings work in finance and healthcare.

    • Parents work in education

    • Siblings work in finance and healthcare

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In this round there was an online test which had objective and subjective questions regarding the mentioned sections.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked such questions about my graduation subjects and a little about how familiar I am of the work the company deals in.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round had the HR person ask general questions about my hobbies and about my family background and also told me about the company, its culture and the salary structure

College Name: Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSCR, EBITDA, linkages between the financial statements, ratio analysis
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Key ratios and Industry related question
  • Q2. Profit ratio, leverage ratio
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe yourself briefly about your experience
  • Q2. Tell about your current company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just relax and trust the process of Moodys, be confident in your answers.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About reason for break if any
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on your resume, will ask questions based on your past questions
  • Q2. When will u get #ref error and when u get #value error in excel
  • Ans. 

    You get #REF error in Excel when a cell reference is not valid, and you get #VALUE error when a formula includes the wrong type of argument or operand.

    • You get #REF error when a formula refers to a cell that is not valid, such as a deleted cell or a cell in a different sheet.

    • You get #VALUE error when a formula includes the wrong type of argument, such as text instead of a number, or when an operand is not valid for the ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reason for choosing this job and salary negotiation

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Includes coding, mathematical

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on ur resume
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Offer discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Python and Aptitude English Questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. It was with the Manager with whom youll be working under
  • Q2. Aptitude question like 5 liter glass and 3 liter glass

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare according to your resume, you will be asked questions according to that.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic background related questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work experience Auction process Bidding

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear with fundamentals
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and work experience
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated professional with 5 years of experience in marketing and project management.

    • Worked in marketing for a tech company for 3 years

    • Managed multiple projects simultaneously

    • Strong communication and organizational skills

    • Experience with data analysis and reporting

    • Led successful marketing campaigns resulting in increased sales

  • Answered by AI

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