MavenMagnet Research Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How to prepare balancesheet
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Prepare a balance sheet by listing assets, liabilities, and equity.
• List all assets including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and property.

• List all liabilities such as accounts payable, loans, and accrued expenses.

• Calculate equity by subtracting liabilities from assets.

• Ensure the balance sheet balances by making sure assets equal liabilities plus equity.
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Q1. Introduced your self
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Q1. Various Valuation concepts and valuation models
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Q2. How to value a start-up
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Valuing a start-up involves assessing its potential, market size, competition, team, and financials.
• Assess the start-up's potential for growth and scalability

• Evaluate the market size and potential demand for the product/service

• Analyze the competition and the start-up's unique value proposition

• Evaluate the team's experience, skills, and track record

• Assess the financials, including revenue, expenses, and funding history

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Basic quants and reasoning and financial topics

Q1. Basic HR behavioral questions
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Q2. What are your strength and weakness
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Aptitude, Quants and typing speed is tested

Q1. Case study related question general question easy round
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Q2. Are you okay stretching your shift
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Q3. It is a monotonous work are youokay with this
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Aptitude test - 3 level

Q1. With HR of the company
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Q1. Final interview
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It was good. Reasoning, finance, verbal, computer knowledge.

Q1. What is M&A? Any examples?
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M&A stands for mergers and acquisitions, which is the process of combining two or more companies into a single entity.
• M&A is a common strategy used by companies to achieve growth, increase market share, or diversify their offerings.

• Examples of M&A include Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods, and Facebook's acquisition of Instagram.

• M&A can be friendly or hostile, and can involve...read more
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Q2. What do you understand about private equity?
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Private equity refers to investments made in private companies or assets that are not publicly traded.
• Private equity firms raise funds from investors and use that capital to acquire companies or assets.

• They aim to improve the performance of the acquired companies and sell them for a profit.

• Private equity investments are typically illiquid and have a long-term investment horizon.

• Private equity can be used for a variety ...read more
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Q3. What did you do in your internship?
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Basic quants, verbal ability and logical reasoning questions

Q1. What do you understand about sustainable finance?
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Sustainable finance refers to financial activities that promote sustainable economic growth while minimizing negative environmental and social impacts.
• Sustainable finance involves investing in companies that prioritize environmental and social responsibility.

• It also includes financing projects that promote sustainability, such as renewable energy and green infrastructure.

• Sustainable finance aims to balance economic gro...read more
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Q2. Explain ESG as a term
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ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is a framework used to evaluate a company's sustainability and ethical practices.
• Environmental factors include a company's impact on climate change, natural resources, and pollution.

• Social factors include a company's impact on its employees, customers, and communities.

• Governance factors include a company's leadership, transparency, and accountability.

• Investors us...read more
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Q3. What all company sources are used to give esg risk ratings?
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Various company sources are used to give ESG risk ratings.
• Company reports and disclosures

• Third-party data providers

• News articles and media coverage

• Industry benchmarks and standards

• Stakeholder engagement and surveys
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Q1. Basic personal interview round questions
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