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Merrill Lynch India Technology Services Private Equity/Hedge Fund/VC-Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 8 Dec 2015

Merrill Lynch India Technology Services Private Equity/Hedge Fund/VC-Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What type of discount rates would you use in a DCF model if you were assuming CAPM model to be true
  • Ans. 

    Discount rates in DCF model assuming CAPM model to be true

    • Use the CAPM formula to calculate the cost of equity

    • Add a risk premium to the risk-free rate

    • Discount rate = Cost of Equity

    • Example: Risk-free rate = 2%, Beta = 1.2, Market risk premium = 5%, Cost of Equity = 2% + 1.2(5%) = 8%

    • Use the same discount rate for all future cash flows

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About power sector valuation in general due to prior experience in the same.
  • Q3. Checked mathematical problem solving ability
  • Q4. Was given puzzles (probability based problem solving)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: While I was not able to come to a final numerical answer, ability to break the problem into parts and structure how to solve the question seemed important.
I think they were looking for a guy with experience in valuation for this role.
Tips: Preparation
Think before you talk. Special Prep: Corp Fin, Various Modelling Techniques.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I think they were looking for:
Common sense, analytical ability, trying different approaches , sound Corp Fin fundae
Tips: what helped me in the interview:
Corp Fin, Knowledge of DCF modelling and prior work ex. at SDG

Skills: Approaching A Problem, Analytical Skills, Common Sense
College Name: IIM Bangalore

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How to face the interview and what type questions facing
  • Q2. How many round of interview experience candidates how to face technical subject related questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical interview with HR leader
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical interview with HR leader
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral interview with recruiter

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be you, don't fake, market yourself for current role
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a creative UI UX Designer with a passion for user-centered design and problem-solving.

    • Experienced in creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows

    • Strong understanding of design principles and usability

    • Skilled in using design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, and Figma

    • Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain UI UX process
  • Ans. 

    UI UX process involves designing user interfaces and experiences to create intuitive and engaging digital products.

    • Research and analysis to understand user needs and behaviors

    • Wireframing and prototyping to visualize design concepts

    • Iterative design process to gather feedback and make improvements

    • Collaboration with developers to ensure design feasibility

    • User testing to validate design decisions

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Portfolio presentation
  • Q2. Question on portfolio

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a strong background in credit and risk analysis.

    • Strong analytical skills

    • Detail-oriented

    • Background in credit and risk analysis

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why are you join this company
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join this company because of its strong reputation in the industry and the opportunities for growth and development.

    • Strong reputation in the industry

    • Opportunities for growth and development

    • Excited about the company's values and culture

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always try . Do not stop
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Self intro or nothing too much
  • Q2. Good question also and
  • Q3. So anytime today or many

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No any problem with the matrix of the matrix of the
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

There are mixed types of Math and reasoning questions

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Discussion about sales strategies

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ABOUT YOURSELF, WHY U CHOOSE THIS FIELD, ROI.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Superset and was interviewed in Jun 2023. 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Verbal
reasoning questions
Numerical questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to handle project leader to project
  • Q2. How to solve the group quallar about project leading

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Wipro Management Trainee interview:
  • Practical knowledge
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Self confidence must
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic level objective type questions

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Good communication help you in this round

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic introduction and attitude check.
  • Q2. Using Apttidue and reasoning books
  • Q3. This will help you for model questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident on whatever your saying. Try to cover as much as you can on the given topic.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was more of a reasoning with quants

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Industry insights and your flexibility to Mould into the any shape and form as needed
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Persona based and growth aspirations

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