Marsh McLennan Associate Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Basic accounting and corporate knowledge and financial expertise

Q1. About me and organisation and communication skill
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Q1. Basic of stock market and finance
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Q2. Reconciliation and corporate action
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Q1. Talk about sampling process
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Sampling process involves selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population for research purposes.
• Sampling can be done using various methods such as random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, etc.

• The sample size should be large enough to represent the population accurately.

• Sampling bias should be avoided to ensure the sample is representative of the population.

• Sampling can be used in vari...read more
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Q2. Know the basis with regards to sampling methodology
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Q1. Projects done in previous companies.
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Q2. Basic Classical ML questions, bagging boosting, evaluation metrics etc
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Q1. Work experience and relevance of your resume for Amex
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My work experience includes roles in financial services and consulting, providing me with relevant skills for Amex.
• I have worked in financial services for 5+ years, including roles at a major bank and a fintech startup.

• I have experience in consulting, where I worked on projects related to financial analysis and strategy development.

• My resume highlights my expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and client relat...read more
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Q2. Why change to Amex? What attracted you the most about Amex?
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I changed to Amex for its reputation for innovation, strong company culture, and opportunities for growth.
• Reputation for innovation in the financial industry

• Strong company culture focused on employee development and diversity

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company
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Q3. Technology questions such as how API works and your experience in working with data?
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Q4. How you used data management and analytics in your last role?
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I utilized data management and analytics to track project progress, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Implemented data management systems to organize and store project data efficiently

• Utilized analytics tools to analyze project performance and identify areas for improvement

• Generated reports and dashboards to track key metrics and communicate findings to stakeholders

• Used data insights to make informed deci
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Q5. How you can make business decisions from data in your last role?
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I used data analysis tools to identify trends, patterns, and correlations to inform strategic business decisions.
• Utilized data visualization tools to present key findings to stakeholders

• Conducted regression analysis to predict future outcomes based on historical data

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data from multiple sources
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Q6. How you solved any disagreement with your boss in last role?
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I always approach disagreements with a focus on finding common ground and maintaining open communication.
• Listen actively to understand the boss's perspective

• Express my own perspective calmly and respectfully

• Seek a compromise or solution that benefits both parties

• Follow up to ensure the issue is fully resolved
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Q7. How will you approach different teams with requirements as a product manager?
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I will approach different teams with requirements by understanding their unique needs, building relationships, and communicating effectively.
• Understand the goals and priorities of each team to tailor requirements accordingly

• Build relationships with key stakeholders to gain buy-in and support

• Communicate clearly and regularly to ensure alignment and address any concerns

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al
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Q1. Logical Questions - Check out Geeks for Geeks Puzzles and memorise them all or atleast understand logic for each
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Q2. 3 ants around a triangle problem
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Q3. Find top 3 horses from 25 horses set
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To find the top 3 horses from a set of 25 horses, we can sort them based on their performance or rankings.
• Sort the horses based on their performance or rankings

• Select the top 3 horses from the sorted list

• Consider factors like speed, endurance, and previous race results
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Q4. How will you approach conflicts at workplace?
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I approach conflicts at workplace by actively listening, understanding all perspectives, and finding a mutually beneficial solution.
• Actively listen to all parties involved in the conflict

• Seek to understand the root cause of the conflict

• Encourage open communication and dialogue

• Find a mutually beneficial solution that addresses the concerns of all parties

• Mediate if necessary to facilitate resolution
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Q1. Behavioural questions
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Q2. How will you manage work life balance?
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I prioritize tasks, set boundaries, delegate when necessary, and make time for self-care.
• Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance

• Set boundaries by establishing work hours and sticking to them

• Delegate tasks to team members when overwhelmed

• Schedule time for self-care activities like exercise, hobbies, and relaxation

• Communicate with supervisors and colleagues about workload and availability
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Q3. What are the 3 pillars of data management?
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The 3 pillars of data management are data quality, data governance, and data security.
• Data quality ensures that data is accurate, complete, and reliable.

• Data governance involves establishing policies and procedures for managing data assets.

• Data security focuses on protecting data from unauthorized access or breaches.
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Q4. How will you solve disputes and disagreements with your manager?
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I will approach disputes with my manager by actively listening, seeking common ground, and proposing solutions collaboratively.
• Actively listen to my manager's perspective and concerns

• Seek common ground and areas of agreement

• Propose solutions collaboratively, considering both perspectives

• Maintain professionalism and respect throughout the discussion

• Seek feedback and learn from the experience to prevent future conflicts
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Q1. Write a list comprehension for finding even numbers from 0 to 11
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List comprehension to find even numbers from 0 to 11
• Use list comprehension with condition for even numbers

• Syntax: [x for x in range(12) if x % 2 == 0]

• Example: ['0', '2', '4', '6', '8', '10']
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Q2. Explain test driven development
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Test driven development is a software development process where tests are written before the actual code.
• Write a failing test case based on requirements

• Write the minimum code to pass the test

• Refactor the code to improve quality and maintainability

• Repeat the process for each new feature or change
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Q3. How did you perform testing? What are the unit testing modules that you have used?
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I performed testing by utilizing various unit testing modules such as JUnit and Mockito.
• Utilized JUnit for testing individual units of code

• Used Mockito for mocking dependencies in unit tests

• Implemented test cases to ensure proper functionality and identify bugs
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Q1. Explain your overall experience so far. Reason for jumping between jobs and what did you do in each of the company?
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I have diverse experience in various industries, seeking growth opportunities and challenges.
• Worked in finance, healthcare, and technology industries

• Focused on project management, data analysis, and client relations

• Seeking opportunities for professional growth and development
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Q2. What is your expected compensation?
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My expected compensation is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for Senior Associates in this industry.
• Research the average salary range for Senior Associates in the industry

• Consider my years of experience and relevant skills when determining my expected compensation

• Be open to negotiation based on the overall compensation package offered
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Q1. How can you leverage your previous experience to enhance collaboration in your current role?
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Q1. What do you know about time decay in options and derivatives?
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Time decay in options and derivatives refers to the decrease in the value of an option as it approaches its expiration date.
• Time decay is also known as theta decay, as it is represented by the Greek letter theta in options pricing models.

• Options lose value over time due to the diminishing likelihood of the option being profitable for the holder.

• Time decay accelerates as the expiration date approaches, especially for op...read more
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Q1. Can you discuss your strengths and weaknesses?
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100 marks assignment

Q1. Technical questions were asked by manager
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Q2. Capital market , financial market
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Q1. Salary discussion
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Q1. Option pricing model- BSM assumptions and explanation
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Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) model is a mathematical model used for pricing options.
• BSM model assumes constant risk-free rate, constant volatility, and lognormal distribution of stock prices.

• It assumes no dividends are paid during the option's life.

• The model assumes the option can only be exercised at expiration.

• The underlying stock follows a geometric Brownian motion.

• The model is used to calculate the theoretical price ...read more
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Q2. Explain options and it’s pricing
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Options are financial instruments that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price within a specific time period.
• Options can be call options or put options

• Call options give the holder the right to buy the underlying asset at a specified price within a specific time period

• Put options give the holder the right to sell the underlying asset at a specified price...read more
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Q1. Why is ATM option delta 0.5
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ATM option delta is 0.5 because it represents a 50% chance of the option expiring in-the-money.
• ATM option delta is 0.5 because it is at-the-money, meaning the option strike price is equal to the current underlying asset price.

• Delta measures the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in the underlying asset price.

• A delta of 0.5 indicates a 50% probability of the option expiring in-the-money.

• ATM options have the hig...read more
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Q2. Current affairs on interest rate
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