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Kotak Mahindra Bank Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 20 Apr 2021

Kotak Mahindra Bank Financial Analyst Interview Experiences

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I applied via Shine and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What do you know about Kotak
  • Q2. Have you ever managed a team before?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Check Encyclopedia to know the basic details about the bank like what services they provide and the year when the company was found etc.

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basel regulatory
  • Q2. Implementation knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We need to be throw of Basel regulations with reporting template. End to end techno functional implementation knowledge

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Asked about career expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep Calm and be confident

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. General concepts,work experience, projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and prepare your resume well

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions from resume about computer science or IT related points

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: After the customary " Tell my about Yourself" and "Why Barclays?", I was asked about my previous internship ( which was in IT domain ) and an android game that I had made. I just explained both of them completely and gave the interviewer a demo of my game.
Tips: Having points in your resume (projects, internships etc.) that prove your coding aptitude definitely helps. Explain everything completely with full clarity along with all the steps you took, the things you learned and most importantly the difficulties faces and how you overcame them. ( I spoke for 15 to 20 mins straight)

General Tips: Speak confidently and be positive. Also shake your interviewer's hand.
Skill Tips: You mostly wont be tested on coding if you have projects as a proof of your skill.
Skills: Big Data Analytics, Analytical Skills, Basic Coding, IT Skills, Ability To Deliver On A Project
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: Global exposure, best in terms of stipend and other facilities.
Funny Moments: I had to run all the way back to my hostel mid interview as I wasn't having my game in my phone initially.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial shortlisting was based on resume where CGPA cutoff was around 8.

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were related to Data interpretation and Aptitude,which mostly tests a person's patience too.Around 20-25 were shortlisted after this round.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Questions relating to case studies and course done in your maths were asked.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: In this round,the candidate was asked to talk about himself, his qualities and mostly the activities he was involved in the past 4-5 years of his life.

Skill Tips: A proper revision of math courses will also be useful during interviews and can do much better by having preparation in case studies.
Skills: Good communication skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. I was a lawyer by profession, they asked me why Investment Banking
  • Q2. How can I relate to my previous work experience with IB
  • Ans. 

    I can relate my previous work experience with IB by highlighting my financial analysis skills, understanding of market trends, and ability to work under pressure.

    • Highlighting my experience in conducting financial analysis to make informed investment decisions

    • Demonstrating my understanding of market trends and economic indicators

    • Showcasing my ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

    • Discussing any experien...

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  • Q3. They asked me about a sector that shows maximum investment potential and asked me to justify
  • Ans. 

    Technology sector has maximum investment potential due to its constant innovation and growth.

    • Technology sector is constantly evolving and innovating, leading to new opportunities for investment.

    • The demand for technology products and services is increasing rapidly, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    • Companies in the technology sector have high growth potential and can provide high returns on investment.

    • Exam...

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  • Q4. I worked as a credit analyst previously, they asked me the kind of work I did and what work did I do as a lawyer

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I believe its because i picked a sector they were looking at and i justified it and i was also able to explain in detail about the sector and its potential. Also i was able to link my work ex to the profile offered.

Skills: Banking, Financial
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on They also asked some CV based questions
  • Q2. Four guys were shooting questions and expected immediate answers
  • Q3. CV based interview
  • Q4. Initial question was Tell me about yourself
  • Q5. CV based questions
  • Q6. Mostly questions were based on my work-ex as I had a finance work-ex
  • Q7. A specific Finance based question was asked to check y finance knowledge-the question was based on hedging options available for an exporter expecting cash flows in foreign currency in near future
  • Q8. Questions on forward, future, spot market
  • Q9. They also asked some CV based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The topic given was “Impact of Rural Inclusion in the development of Indian economy”- The time given was 20 mins – 10 per group-
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was more of a rapid fire round rather than an interview-
Tips: The key is to strike a rapport with the panel, Be confident and speak your mind.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was more of a rapid fire round rather than an interview-
Tips: The key is to strike a rapport with the panel, Be confident and speak your mind.

Skills: Economics, Banking
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Excel

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. SQL JOINS
  • Q2. Python Packages
  • Ans. 

    Python packages are pre-written code libraries that can be imported and used in Python programs.

    • Packages contain modules, which contain functions and classes

    • Packages can be installed using pip or conda

    • Popular packages include NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib

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  • Q3. Python Projects mentioned in the resume
  • Q4. Basic HR questions
  • Q5. Puzzles
  • Q6. Basics about loans default in banking

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Calm and composed and go through your resume properly.
Revise SQL, SAS, and Python if you are targeting a role in the business intelligence unit of axis bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Kotak Mahindra Bank Financial 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Kotak Mahindra Bank expect are Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, Banking, Ca and Cost Analysis.

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