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MasterCard Business Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 6 Jun 2024

Top MasterCard Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. If you are going to open an e-commerce website like Flipkart what will be the things that you will have to keep in mind.
  • Q2. Revenue collected by the barbers of Kanpur in an year
  • Q3. Do you think data analysis job is overrated?

MasterCard Business Analyst Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How would you copy a large dataset
  • Ans. 

    Use a data migration tool to copy the dataset efficiently.

    • Utilize a data migration tool like AWS Data Pipeline, Apache Nifi, or Talend to copy the dataset.

    • Break down the dataset into smaller chunks to avoid overwhelming the system.

    • Ensure proper data validation and error handling during the copying process.

    • Consider using parallel processing to speed up the copying process.

    • Monitor the progress of the dataset copying to t

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you think data analysis job is overrated?
  • Ans. 

    No, data analysis job is not overrated as it plays a crucial role in decision-making and problem-solving.

    • Data analysis helps in identifying trends and patterns in data

    • It provides valuable insights for businesses to make informed decisions

    • Data analysis is essential for optimizing processes and improving efficiency

    • It can uncover hidden opportunities and potential risks

    • Many industries rely on data analysis for strategic p

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Any thing which your friends hate about you?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to be too organized and structured, which can annoy my friends at times.

    • My friends sometimes find my need for planning and structure to be excessive

    • I can be inflexible when it comes to deviating from my plans

    • My attention to detail can come across as nitpicky to some

    • I prioritize efficiency over spontaneity, which can be frustrating for my more laid-back friends

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Revenue collected by the barbers of Kanpur in an year
  • Ans. 

    I don't have the available data to answer this question.

    • Need data on number of barbers in Kanpur

    • Need data on average revenue per barber

    • Need data on number of working days in a year

    • Need data on number of customers per barber per day

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If you are going to open an e-commerce website like Flipkart what will be the things that you will have to keep in mind.
  • Ans. 

    To open an e-commerce website like Flipkart, one must keep in mind various factors such as target audience, product range, user experience, logistics, and marketing.

    • Identify the target audience and their preferences

    • Offer a wide range of products to cater to different needs

    • Ensure a seamless user experience with easy navigation and quick loading time

    • Establish a robust logistics network for timely delivery and hassle-free...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. If given the other job profile will you accept it?
  • Ans. 

    It depends on the job profile and its alignment with my career goals.

    • I would consider the job profile and evaluate its alignment with my career goals.

    • I would assess the job responsibilities and the skills required for the role.

    • I would also consider the company culture and work environment.

    • If the job profile aligns with my career goals and offers growth opportunities, I would accept it.

    • However, if it does not align with...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Any one decision you will like to change in course of these 4 years which could open a better career profile for you.
  • Ans. 

    I would have pursued a certification in data science earlier.

    • I should have taken a course in data science during my undergraduate studies.

    • I could have pursued a certification in data science while working as a business analyst.

    • Learning data science earlier would have opened up more opportunities for me in the field.

    • I could have gained more experience in data analysis and visualization.

    • I could have applied for more adva

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The question were tricky not conventional quant. Spend time on questions don't rush
Tips: CAT level preparation will be more than enough
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Basic HR questions. Be confident and good communication skills will help

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There were 2 panelist one man and a woman. When they asked the revenue question, I asked the ma'am as to how many times do she go to a parlor and then how much does it cost each time. This lightened the mood and she was smiling throughout the interview. After listening to questions I was saying "Please give me 2 minutes to think over it" She finally said "Why do you want 2 minutes every time we ask a question" then i answered "I just want to come up with the best answer in 2 minutes and don't say anything irrelevant". They were very impressed said "Take as much time as you want "
Tips: Just be yourself. Confident with a smile. Workout the problem with them

Skills: Guesstimate Skills, HR Skills, Communication And Confidence, Ability To Handle Situations, Commitment
College Name: IIT Kanpur

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Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

PayPal user image AKASH KUMAR SINGH

posted on 2 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. For this round he gave me lot of problems and asked to develop optimal algorithm to solve that. Problems were mainly on trees and number sequences
  • Q2. In this round he mainly discussed my projects and asked me how these can be put to use in Paypal. He also asked some basic questions from ML
  • Q3. HR round was just for formality
  • Q4. Probability , question on calculating expected number of trials and puzzles

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The coding question was:
Given a binary string containing 0's and 1's. You can split the string such that each partition should be a exponential of 5 (1,5,25,625...). You were asked to return minimum number of partition for the given string such each partition is exponential of 5. If no such partition exists return -1.
Examples: '101101101' Ans: 3 (101, 101, 101)
'111' Ans: 3 (1,1,1)
10101 Ans: -1
Tips: For MCQ's prepare DSA, OS and Networking. For DSA you can refer to cormen
For Coding question practice on either geeksforgeeks or from any of the coding platforms like hackerrank
The shortlist was mainly dependent on coding question
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Puzzle Interview
Tips: Do lot of puzzles from heard on the street, -----/ , Try to search for more. It will be helpful in other interviews as well

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Practice algorithm section from geeksforgeeks. There are lot of standard problems. The given questions were slightly modified version of standard problems

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: For this round you need to be well prepared with your projects and resume.

College Name: IIT Madras
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you available to join immediately?
  • Q2. What's your location preference?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Situation based questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and client management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Skilled in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendations

    • Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships

    • Strong communication and presentation skills

    • Certified in relevant consulting methodologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe the assignment
  • Ans. 

    The assignment involved analyzing market trends and creating a strategic plan for a new product launch.

    • Researched current market trends and competitor analysis

    • Developed a comprehensive strategic plan for product launch

    • Presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

It was easy. Basic questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql related query
  • Q2. Situation based
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic question of probability and profit and loss were asked

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions related to awareness
  • Q2. Like how much water is present in Atlantic ocean
  • Ans. 

    Approximately 321,000,000 cubic miles of water is present in the Atlantic Ocean.

    • The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean in the world.

    • It covers an area of about 41,100,000 square miles.

    • The average depth of the Atlantic Ocean is around 12,880 feet.

    • The volume of water in the Atlantic Ocean is estimated to be around 321,000,000 cubic miles.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy interview not hard technical known is needed
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the order of execution in sql
  • Ans. 

    The order of execution in SQL is: FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, SELECT, ORDER BY.

    • 1. FROM: Specifies the tables involved in the query.

    • 2. WHERE: Filters the rows based on specified conditions.

    • 3. GROUP BY: Groups the rows that have the same values into summary rows.

    • 4. HAVING: Filters groups based on specified conditions.

    • 5. SELECT: Selects the columns to be included in the result set.

    • 6. ORDER BY: Sorts the result set base

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to do conditional formatting in excel
  • Ans. 

    Conditional formatting in Excel allows users to format cells based on specified conditions.

    • Select the range of cells you want to apply conditional formatting to

    • Go to the 'Home' tab and click on 'Conditional Formatting'

    • Choose the desired formatting option, such as color scales, data bars, or icon sets

    • Set the conditions for when the formatting should be applied, such as greater than, less than, or equal to a certain valu...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be through with basics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

I applied through our University (placement) ,it was just a formal MCQ based aptitude questions.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Q2. Hobbies other than study
  • Q3. Why shall we hire you
  • Q4. About my project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go promptly show them confident ,good level of communication, resume based questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 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 tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL Window functions projects
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ML questions case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare projects on resume and ML algorithms along with SQL questions

MasterCard Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in MasterCard Business Analyst interview?
MasterCard interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the MasterCard interview process are HR.
How to prepare for MasterCard Business 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 MasterCard. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at MasterCard expect are Business Analysis, API, Authorization, Requirement Gathering and User Stories.
What are the top questions asked in MasterCard Business Analyst interview?

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  1. If you are going to open an e-commerce website like Flipkart what will be the t...read more
  2. Revenue collected by the barbers of Kanpur in an y...read more
  3. Do you think data analysis job is overrat...read more

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