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Updated 2 Jul 2024

Institutional Shareholder Services Junior Analyst Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. What do you know about iss

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare about yourself for interview and basic of esg
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test along with some coding questions. The aptitude questions were of easy to moderate difficulty. Coding questions were about OOPs concepts in Java and Python

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How do we join two tables in SQL? How do we join two dataframes in pandas python?
  • Ans. 

    In SQL, tables are joined using JOIN statements. In pandas, dataframes are joined using merge() function.

    • In SQL, use JOIN statements such as INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, or FULL JOIN to combine data from two tables based on a related column.

    • In pandas, use the merge() function to join two dataframes based on one or more keys.

    • Example in SQL: SELECT * FROM table1 JOIN table2 ON table1.key = table2.key;

    • Example in pan...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Software Development Lifecycle?
  • Ans. 

    Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is a process used by software development teams to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software.

    • SDLC consists of several phases including planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.

    • Each phase has specific goals and deliverables to ensure the software meets requirements and is of high quality.

    • Examples of SDLC models include Waterfall, Agile, and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Please expalin you project work and what did you learnt from it?
  • Ans. 

    I worked on a project analyzing customer data to improve marketing strategies.

    • Used data analysis tools like Excel and Tableau to analyze customer demographics and behavior

    • Identified key trends and patterns in customer data to target specific customer segments

    • Collaborated with marketing team to implement targeted marketing campaigns based on findings

    • Presented findings and recommendations to senior management for decisio

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you chose the software developer role?
  • Ans. 

    I chose the software developer role because of my passion for problem-solving and creating innovative solutions.

    • Passion for problem-solving

    • Interest in creating innovative solutions

    • Enjoy working with technology

    • Opportunity for continuous learning and growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is there in this company that excites you to join us?
  • Ans. 

    The company's innovative projects and collaborative work environment excite me to join.

    • Innovative projects that challenge me to think creatively

    • Collaborative work environment where ideas are valued

    • Opportunities for growth and development within the company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a Senior Analyst leading a team and contributing to strategic decision-making.

    • Advancing to a Senior Analyst role within the company

    • Leading a team of analysts and collaborating on projects

    • Contributing to strategic decision-making processes

    • Continuing professional development through additional certifications or training

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know about your projects and resume.
Also do some puzzles and brain teasers.
Be ready with some good questions to ask at the end of interview.

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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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1st round - It was with someone from phillipines who was nice and ask basic questions on resume say prior experience, past academic qualifications.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you stay? Can you work for 16+ hours in a day? Your weakness
  • Q2. 2nd round - It was with Head of Data - Pooja an arrogant lady who does not know how to speak nor to ask questions. She lacks basic manner and etiquettes, don't know how did she managed to reach at such a p...
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself, hobbies etc
  • Q2. 3rd round - HR Round. Generic question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay away from this company. Top management is shit in my opinion.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic research skills testing questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About how you manage time and quality at the same time
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic HR questions

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MSCI user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Jun 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a test which I have to complete in one hour

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. They asked me some technical questions related to my CV
  • Q2. They told about my responsibility

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They just mislead people

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MSCI user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Apr 2023

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Options payoff for Long call and short put
  • Ans. 

    Long call and short put have similar payoff structures.

    • Both strategies have unlimited profit potential and limited loss potential.

    • Long call profits when the underlying asset price rises above the strike price.

    • Short put profits when the underlying asset price stays above the strike price.

    • Both strategies have a breakeven point at the strike price plus the premium paid/received.

    • Long call and short put can be used separate

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  • Q2. Interest rate risk for Zero coupon bond vs coupon bond
  • Ans. 

    Zero coupon bonds have higher interest rate risk than coupon bonds.

    • Zero coupon bonds have no coupon payments, so their prices are more sensitive to changes in interest rates.

    • Coupon bonds have regular coupon payments, which can offset some of the price changes due to interest rate fluctuations.

    • As interest rates rise, the price of zero coupon bonds falls more than the price of coupon bonds.

    • As interest rates fall, the pri...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Valuation of credit default swap
  • Ans. 

    Valuation of credit default swap

    • Valuation of credit default swap involves estimating the probability of default and the expected loss in case of default

    • The valuation also takes into account the credit spread and the recovery rate

    • Various models such as structural models, reduced-form models, and Monte Carlo simulations are used for valuation

    • Market data such as credit spreads, interest rates, and volatility are also used

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Value at risk methods and uses
  • Ans. 

    Value at risk (VaR) is a statistical measure used to quantify the level of financial risk within a portfolio.

    • VaR estimates the maximum potential loss that an investment portfolio may suffer within a given time frame and confidence level.

    • It is used by financial institutions to manage risk and set capital requirements.

    • VaR can be calculated using various methods such as historical simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, and p...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Case Study 

Assume you are consultant to an asset owner client. How will you consult the client for valuing the portfolio and risk.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be through with concepts of Finance.
Be confident with the answers and fluency in English is important.

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MSCI user image VAIBHAVI UDANI

posted on 10 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

BFS/DFS question. The main catch is to identify its a graph traversal question. It would be in word problem format

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design for zomato question. Just be honest I was asked if my last internship was paid or unpaid. (I told truth that it was unpaid). Questions on your resume

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us 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 and experience working with large datasets

    • Proficient in statistical software such as R and Python

    • Skilled in identifying trends and patterns to provide actionable insights

    • Strong communication skills to present findings to stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why did your CGPA decrease consistently after you 1st year?
  • Ans. 

    My CGPA decreased consistently after my 1st year due to various factors.

    • I faced challenges in adjusting to the new academic environment in my first year.

    • I had to balance my studies with extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.

    • I struggled with certain subjects or courses that were more challenging for me.

    • I may have experienced personal or health issues that affected my academic performance.

    • I learned from my mistak...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What do you know about us?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading financial services firm specializing in investment analysis and research.

    • Specializes in investment analysis and research

    • Considered a leader in the financial services industry

    • Known for providing high-quality financial advice and recommendations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. You mentioned that you have interest in cricket. Can you name at least 3 cricketers from the 70s?
  • Ans. 

    Some cricketers from the 70s include Sunil Gavaskar, Dennis Lillee, and Clive Lloyd.

    • Sunil Gavaskar was a legendary Indian batsman known for his technique and consistency.

    • Dennis Lillee was a fearsome Australian fast bowler who dominated the cricketing world in the 70s.

    • Clive Lloyd was a West Indian cricketer who captained the team to two consecutive World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Fortunately I had a general idea about this topic and had some ideas and examples in mind to support my case. Though, that wasn't the case with everyone else.
Tips: Read Quora answers and be aware of current affairs
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Mu Sigma user image Nimish Bajaj

posted on 7 May 2017

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About internships About projects Use cases Puzzels About your personality

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Only 70 filtered through this round out of 500
Tips: Prepare using any CAT book
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Activity
Experience: 10 people were called together for this round, 2 or 3 people were selected
Tips: It is a GA
Don't keep a firm stand
Agree with others, have respect
Try to conclude well
Show team work skills

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very long and detailed Interview
Tips: Just be honest, the guy taking your interview is leaps and bounds smarter than you

Skills: Analytical, Communication, Team Player
College Name: MSIT GGSIPU

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Based on whether you have experience in analytics, maths or programming.
Tips: If you're serious about EXL, work on a data science project, intern or take up a few courses in data science. Probability and Statistics is a 'must do course'.

Round: Test
Experience: Had 4 questions. One was based on probabilty, another was a puzzle, a data interpretation question and finally a case study question, involving a bit of guesstimate analysis.
Tips: Be strong in probability and puzzles. Do one or two cases with a friend while preparing for any kind of internship.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: No group discussion

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was asked about myself, my interest areas, the reason for applying for EXL. That was pretty much it
Tips: Be thorough and genuine with all kinds of HR questions

Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
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How many rounds are there in Institutional Shareholder Services Junior Analyst interview?
Institutional Shareholder Services interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Institutional Shareholder Services interview process are One-on-one Round, Aptitude Test and HR.
How to prepare for Institutional Shareholder Services Junior Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Institutional Shareholder Services. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Institutional Shareholder Services expect are ISS, Analytical, Data Analytics, Data Collection and Environmental Science.
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