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Mercer Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
Top Mercer Analyst Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. How to measure risk & returns
- Q2. 1. What is Private equity?
- Q3. What is sortino ratio
Mercer Analyst Interview Experiences
10 interviews found
Anonymous
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(5 Questions)
- Q1. How to measure risk & returns
- Ans.
Risk and returns can be measured using various financial metrics and ratios.
Calculate the standard deviation of returns to measure risk
Use beta to measure the volatility of an investment compared to the overall market
Calculate the Sharpe ratio to assess the risk-adjusted return of an investment
Consider the historical performance of an investment to gauge potential future returns
- Q2. Investment due diligence and performance calculation
- Q3. Why we should hire you
- Ans.
I have a strong analytical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights.
I have a degree in statistics and experience in data analysis
I have successfully identified cost-saving opportunities for my previous employer
I am proficient in using various analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, and Python
- Q4. Why you want to switch job
- Ans.
Looking for new challenges and growth opportunities
Seeking new challenges to enhance skills and knowledge
Interested in exploring different industries or sectors
Desire for career advancement and professional development
Want to work in a more collaborative or innovative environment
- Q5. Fixed income valuation methods
- Ans.
Fixed income valuation methods involve assessing the present value of future cash flows from fixed income securities.
Fixed income valuation methods include discounted cash flow analysis, yield to maturity, and duration analysis.
Discounted cash flow analysis calculates the present value of all future cash flows by discounting them back to the present using a discount rate.
Yield to maturity is the total return anticipate...
Aptitude test conducted at the first round
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Introduction of the Candidate
- Q2. Achievement
It is mcq questions and I cleared it with 80 percent marks
(1 Question)
- Q1. About previous experiences,Excel questions, and why u want to join this company and self introduction
(1 Question)
- Q1. Salary discussion
Basic HR discussion around job profile
Excel, Grammar, Mail skills
Mercer interview questions for designations
Selected
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
Basic Finance questions
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Portfolio management
- Q2. What is NAV in mF
- Ans.
NAV stands for Net Asset Value in mutual funds, representing the per-share value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities.
NAV is calculated by dividing the total value of a fund's assets by the number of outstanding shares.
It is used to determine the price at which investors can buy or sell shares of the mutual fund.
NAV is an important metric for investors to track the performance of a mutual fund.
For example, if a mut...
Amit Grover
Selected
I appeared for an interview before Jan 2024.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Introduction
- Q2. Basic accounting questions
Mathematical calculations and inquiries related to relationships and reasoning.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Manager questions
Interview Preparation Tips
Kumar Saurabh
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Important questions on qlik sense concepts ( scripting, data modeling, set analysis, incremental load, important functions, optimization etc ..). Important questions related to SQL queries ( analytical fun...
Data set was given. Need to create an insight based qlik dashboard and share that in the report format. And then it's presentation with higher management.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Project related questions, basic and intermediate managerial questions, implementation of ideas etc...
(1 Question)
- Q1. HR discussion on salary discussion.
Interview Preparation Tips
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. What are your salary expectations?
- Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Q4. Tell me about yourself.
Had to do an array of tasks on excel which required data cleaning and analysis
Interview Preparation Tips
Selected
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. 1. What is Private equity?
- Ans.
Private equity is a type of investment where funds are raised from high net worth individuals and institutions to invest in private companies.
Private equity firms buy and invest in private companies with the aim of improving their operations and profitability.
They typically hold onto their investments for a few years before selling them for a profit.
Private equity can be used to fund growth, acquisitions, or to take a ...
- Q2. What is sortino ratio
- Ans.
Sortino ratio is a risk-adjusted performance measure that evaluates an investment's return in relation to its downside risk.
It is similar to Sharpe ratio but only considers downside risk
It measures the excess return of an investment over its target downside deviation
A higher Sortino ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance
It is commonly used in evaluating hedge funds and other alternative investments
Interview Preparation Tips
Basic financial statement understanding
I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Basic questions about yourself and about the knowledge and skills you have mentioned in your CV.
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