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Updated 26 Jun 2023

Moody's Associate Analyst Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 4 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 

The test consisted of logical reasoning, basic mathematical questions and AWA section which mainly focused on English reading.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This was mainly regarding the programming language that you are comfortable with. Here they asked me in depth knowledge of SQL and database. The questions also had few Coding problems.
  • Q2. Create a table and find a person
  • Ans. 

    The question is asking to create a table and find a person.

    • Create a table with relevant columns such as name, age, occupation, etc.

    • Input data of different people into the table.

    • Use SQL query to find a specific person based on criteria like name or occupation.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This round was really peaceful as the interviewer actually wanted to test our way of thinking. Just be open about your college life.
  • Q2. Skills, hobbies and your role in the industry

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Moody's Associate Analyst interview:
  • DBMS
  • RDBMS
  • SQL
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pro tip just read properly from websites like geeks for geeks which has in dept explaination about database, Ds and algo. Go through the basic fundamentals like OS, DBMS and CN. Be confident while answering always. One or the other day you'll crack the code and find the right role for you. All the best for your future guys.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. They asked be about normal and log normal distribution in detail what it means and significance.
  • Q2. What is turn in in case of lease. what is the diff between lease and loan. what is overcollaterlisation,
  • Ans. 

    Turn-in in case of lease refers to returning the leased asset at the end of the lease term. Lease differs from a loan in terms of ownership and repayment structure. Overcollateralisation is when the collateral value exceeds the loan amount.

    • Turn-in in lease means returning the leased asset to the lessor at the end of the lease term.

    • Lease is a contractual agreement where the lessee pays for the use of an asset owned by t...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at R N S Institute of Technology, Bangalore and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal 10 Mcq questions

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Advantages and disadvantages of GenAl

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql query on subquery
  • Q2. Explain about ur project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a data analysis tool to track customer behavior and preferences for a retail company.

    • Used Python for data collection and analysis

    • Implemented machine learning algorithms to predict customer trends

    • Generated visualizations to present findings to stakeholders

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - None , just do well and be calm
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions regarding the past experience and some questions related to ESG Terminology; such as what is Sustainability and difference between sustainability & ESG? etc
  • Ans. ESG is a rating parameter for the sustainabilile practices of companies.
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is environmental, social, governance of a company?
  • Ans. 

    Environmental, social, governance (ESG) refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a company.

    • Environmental factors focus on a company's impact on the environment, such as carbon emissions, waste management, and resource conservation.

    • Social factors assess how a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities in which ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What certification company should have for Environmental compliance and health & Safety management?
  • Ans. 

    The most recognized certification company for Environmental compliance and Health & Safety management is ISO.

    • ISO 14001 certification for Environmental compliance

    • ISO 45001 certification for Health & Safety management

    • Other relevant certifications include OHSAS 18001 and ANSI/AIHA Z10

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What's the difference between independent and dependent board of directors?
  • Ans. 

    Independent board members are not affiliated with the company, while dependent board members have ties to the company.

    • Independent board members are considered to be more objective and less influenced by company interests.

    • Dependent board members may include executives, shareholders, or individuals with close ties to the company.

    • Independent board members are often brought in to provide unbiased perspectives and oversight...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the roles of Independent directors in company?
  • Q5. What are the documents considered in the ESG Research process?
  • Ans. 

    Documents considered in ESG Research process include company reports, sustainability reports, industry publications, and third-party research.

    • Company reports such as annual reports and financial statements

    • Sustainability reports detailing environmental, social, and governance practices

    • Industry publications providing insights on ESG trends and best practices

    • Third-party research reports from organizations like MSCI or Sus

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for SG Analytics Associate Analyst interview:
  • Esg
  • Sustainability
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Complete free CFI ESG Certificate and Apex ESG certificate before the interview.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Simple questions , easy interview
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Easy interview , not so tough
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What is vlookup and its use?
  • Ans. 

    VLOOKUP is a function in Excel used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column.

    • VLOOKUP stands for 'vertical lookup'

    • It is commonly used to search for a value in the leftmost column of a table and return a value in the same row from a specified column

    • Syntax: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

    • Example: =VLOOKUP(A2, B2:D10, 3, FALSE) - searches for t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your hobbies?
  • Q4. Questions based on your resume
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Ask questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Be calm in your interview and provide clear answers. If you don't know then say no.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous experience , knowledge of Excel and knowledge level
  • Q2. Questions based on graduation degree from cv
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fixed income , derivatives complete topic
  • Q2. I almost told the answers correct but some wrong due to lack of knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for SG Analytics Associate Analyst interview:
  • Valuation
  • Finance
  • Derivatives
  • Fixed Income
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - please be confident around interviewer and don't speak wrong answers , instead deny that you don't know the exact answer.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Python; and many other language

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation and more outcomes of company
  • Q2. What is your expectation and all

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go and explore the place and enjoy guyz

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Assignment focused on financial concepts and excel skills

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is levered and unlevered beta?
  • Ans. 

    Levered beta measures the risk of an asset when it is financed with debt, while unlevered beta measures the risk of an asset without considering its financing structure.

    • Levered beta takes into account the impact of debt on the asset's risk

    • Unlevered beta ignores the impact of debt and measures the asset's inherent risk

    • Levered beta is higher than unlevered beta for assets with debt financing

    • Unlevered beta is useful for c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is duration and convexity?
  • Ans. 

    Duration is a measure of a bond's sensitivity to interest rate changes, while convexity measures the curvature of the relationship between bond prices and yields.

    • Duration is the weighted average time it takes to receive the bond's cash flows.

    • It helps investors understand how sensitive a bond's price is to changes in interest rates.

    • Convexity measures the degree of curvature in the relationship between bond prices and yi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Questions focused on equity, debt and derivatives
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview with Assistant vice president
Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your Family background?
  • Q2. Tell me About the company?
  • Q3. General questions focusing on behavior and ethics.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay confident and keep your basics ready.

Moody's Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Moody's Associate Analyst interview?
Moody's interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Moody's interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and Technical.
How to prepare for Moody's Associate Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Moody's. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Moody's expect are Credit Analysis, Credit Risk and Risk Analytics.
What are the top questions asked in Moody's Associate Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Moody's Associate Analyst interview -

  1. what is turn in in case of lease. what is the diff between lease and loan. what...read more
  2. Create a table and find a per...read more
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