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Updated 28 May 2024

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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous work experience
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Twrr vs mwrr, Twrr Mwrr Ytm
  • Ans. 

    Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR) vs Money-Weighted Rate of Return (MWRR) vs Yield to Maturity (YTM) are different performance metrics used in finance.

    • TWRR measures the compound rate of growth in a portfolio, unaffected by cash flows.

    • MWRR takes into account the timing and amount of cash flows in and out of the portfolio.

    • YTM is the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures.

    • TWRR is more su...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous work experience

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. All finance questions
  • Q2. Currency, fixed income, mutual funds, investment

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Average, questions asked are little difficult

Investment Consultant Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q1. What financial ratios to look at while evaluating different funds ... read more
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Q2. How to evaluate mutual funds?
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Q3. Twrr vs mwrr, Twrr Mwrr Ytm

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How to evaluate mutual funds?
  • Ans. 

    Mutual funds can be evaluated based on their past performance, expense ratio, fund manager's experience, and investment objective.

    • Check the fund's performance over the last 3-5 years

    • Look for consistency in returns and compare with benchmark index

    • Consider the expense ratio and other fees associated with the fund

    • Evaluate the fund manager's experience and track record

    • Understand the investment objective and risk profile of

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  • Q2. What financial ratios to look at while evaluating different funds?
  • Ans. 

    Look at ratios like expense ratio, Sharpe ratio, alpha, beta, and standard deviation.

    • Expense ratio: measures the cost of managing the fund

    • Sharpe ratio: measures risk-adjusted returns

    • Alpha: measures the fund's performance compared to its benchmark

    • Beta: measures the fund's volatility compared to the market

    • Standard deviation: measures the fund's volatility

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read up on basic Corporate Finance and Valuation topics, and about what is happening in global economies.

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How do you manage conflicts within team

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Non Bias answers helps in setting the right impression.

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in leadership and team management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in retail management

    • Proven track record of increasing sales and improving customer satisfaction

    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from XYZ University

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  • Q2. Are flexible with relocation
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am flexible with relocation.

    • I am open to exploring new opportunities in different locations.

    • I understand that relocation may be necessary for career growth.

    • I am willing to consider all options and make a decision based on what is best for the company and my career.

    • I have relocated in the past for work and am familiar with the process.

    • I am excited about the possibility of experiencing new places and cultures.

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  • Q3. Are to ok with streching work hours
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • Yes, I am okay with stretching work hours when necessary.

    • I understand that as an Assistant Manager, there may be times when extra hours are required to meet deadlines or handle unexpected situations.

    • I am flexible and willing to adjust my schedule to ensure the smooth operation of the team or department.

    • I have previous experience working late or on weekends during busy periods.

    • I believe in leading by example and bein

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  • Q4. Questions related to previous experience in internship
  • Q5. Technical questions on auditing
  • Q6. Technical questions on accounting standards and their practical application previously in internship

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: It was a campus interview where deloitte was also hiring freshers for Statutory audit dept. The company was accepting CVs for walkin. Since i was carrying extra CV and submitted my candidature.

Since i had described my internship experience well, my resume was shortlisted in few hours and got a call for further rounds of interview.
Tips: Well described resume increases the chances of getting shortlisted. Highlight the relevant experience properly.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR round was easy for me. The main focus of the interviewer was to access my intention to learn and dedication. Also he accessed if i was ready for travelling as it is a part of job
Tips: If you show your correct intent to learn and grow along the organisation, you'll succeed at HR interviews

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The technical interview went for around an hour or so. The interviewer was testing me on various concepts of accounting as well as auditing. I was able to answer 60-70% of answers correctly with confidence. And was reasonably confident to clear
Tips: Keeps your technicals very strong and don't try to bush around if you don't know the answer.

Skills: Confidence Levels Of Students, Technical Skill And Speaking Skill, Presentation Of Facts In Resume
College Name: Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2017. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How much is the length of all India roads
  • Ans. 

    The length of all India roads is approximately 5.5 million kilometers.

    • The total length of all India roads is estimated to be around 5.5 million kilometers.

    • India has one of the largest road networks in the world.

    • The road network in India includes national highways, state highways, district roads, and village roads.

    • The length of national highways alone is over 100,000 kilometers.

    • The road infrastructure plays a crucial ro...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Experience

General Tips: Be specific and attentive
Skills: Analytical Skills, Leadership
Duration: <1 week

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude and reasoning

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about your yourself? Requirements of your job?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving team success.

    • Experience in managing teams and achieving targets

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions

    • Knowledge of industry trends and best practices

    • Proven track record of problem-solving and conflict resolution

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  • Q2. What is the best you can do for us?
  • Ans. 

    I can bring strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of driving results to the team.

    • Demonstrate my ability to lead and motivate a team towards achieving goals

    • Utilize my strategic thinking to identify opportunities for growth and improvement

    • Leverage my past successes in driving results and exceeding targets

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Here the interviewer wants to know your technical knowledge with respect to AS, Law, DT, IDT. Apart from this they check your articleship experience and whether you had actually done your articleship or no...
  • Q2. Valuation of inventory, TDS rates and payments date and returns filing date, Other AS related quesyion.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Partner Round
Experience: Here they wants to kniw that you have capability to face a practical situation and how will you apply standards on auditing in that situation.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions on manual testing, java and selenium

Interview Preparation Tips

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Mercer Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Mercer Investment Consultant interview?
Mercer interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Mercer interview process are Technical and HR.
What are the top questions asked in Mercer Investment Consultant interview?

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  1. What financial ratios to look at while evaluating different fun...read more
  2. How to evaluate mutual fun...read more
  3. Twrr vs mwrr, Twrr Mwrr ...read more

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