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Mercer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
Top Mercer Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. What is attribution analysis? Can beta be negative if yes what does it imply?asked in Senior Analyst interview
- Q2. How to measure risk & returnsasked in Analyst interview
- Q3. What financial ratios to look at while evaluating different funds?asked in Investment Consultant interview
Mercer Interview Experiences
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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
- 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
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Investment Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies
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...
Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies
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It ws good, detailed feedback session
(2 Questions)
- Q1. BA skills - Your overall work experience
- Ans.
I have over 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with expertise in data analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement.
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and make strategic recommendations
Experience in conducting stakeholder interviews to gather requirements
Proficient in creating detailed documentation such as business requirements documents and process flows
Skilled in identifying are...
- Q2. Case study discussions
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Aptitude test conducted at the first round
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Introduction of the Candidate
- Q2. Achievement
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Mukesh Kumar
General logical based question English, reasoning and math
(5 Questions)
- Q1. 010 With Ops manager that is the final round
- Q2. About work and responsibilities, Golden rule of accounting
- Q3. Salary expectation
- Q4. Why did you left your previous organisation
- Q5. In Hr round they whati is the 50% of 75 random any numerical question just to check your present mind
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(2 Questions)
- Q1. Domain specific
- Q2. Tell me about yourself
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Check your conviction
- Q2. How serious you are for the job
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Jobs at Mercer
(2 Questions)
- Q1. On Mutual funds
- Q2. On equity, value and growth stocks
(1 Question)
- Q1. Previous work experience
(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...
(1 Question)
- Q1. Previous work experience
Investment Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies
Selected
(1 Question)
- Q1. How good are you with numbers
(1 Question)
- Q1. Vlookup, pivot table, sumif, average, graphs
(1 Question)
- Q1. Do you know the role and responsibility of this position
Data Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies
Selected
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. C.V related questions
Normal aptitude test and English test
(1 Question)
- Q1. Related to process
(1 Question)
- Q1. Intro of the process and general questions and answers round
(1 Question)
- Q1. Final discussion
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Selected
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Related to Applied Domain
(1 Question)
- Q1. Question related to Management
(1 Question)
- Q1. Salary discussion
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