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Updated 27 May 2015

Top Nomura Holdings Equity Research Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. “The cement industry is in demand in India, but the analyst at Nomura has published the report saying NOT to invest in it”.What could be the reasons?
  • Q2. How would you find the growth rate of number of subscribers?
  • Q3. How would your predict the revenues of a telecom company for the next five years?

Nomura Holdings Equity Research Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and analytical individual with a passion for equity research.

    • I have a degree in finance and have completed multiple internships in the finance industry.

    • I am skilled in financial modeling and analysis, with experience in using tools such as Excel and Bloomberg.

    • I have a strong understanding of the equity markets and keep up-to-date with industry news and trends.

    • I am a team player and have experien...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why finance?
  • Ans. 

    Finance offers a dynamic and challenging career with opportunities for growth and impact.

    • Finance is a crucial aspect of any business or organization

    • It involves analyzing financial data and making strategic decisions

    • Offers a wide range of career paths such as investment banking, corporate finance, and financial planning

    • Provides opportunities for personal and professional growth

    • Can have a significant impact on the succes...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What were my role and responsibilities at Infosys?
  • Ans. 

    I was a software engineer responsible for developing and maintaining software applications for clients.

    • Developed and maintained software applications for clients

    • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of projects

    • Participated in code reviews and testing

    • Provided technical support to clients

    • Continuously updated skills and knowledge in relevant technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. About the role
  • Q5. How was our ppt?
  • Ans. 

    The ppt was well-organized and visually appealing.

    • The content was presented in a clear and concise manner.

    • The use of graphics and charts helped to illustrate key points.

    • The color scheme and design were visually appealing.

    • The overall structure of the ppt was easy to follow.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Are your clear on your role and the career path explained in the ppt?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am clear on my role and the career path explained in the ppt.

    • I have thoroughly reviewed the ppt and discussed any questions with my supervisor

    • My role is clearly defined and aligns with my career goals

    • The career path outlined in the ppt provides a clear roadmap for advancement

    • I am committed to achieving the milestones outlined in the career path

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. If i sell inventory how will my current ratio change?
  • Ans. 

    Selling inventory will increase current ratio as it reduces current assets and current liabilities remain the same.

    • Current ratio = Current assets / Current liabilities

    • Selling inventory reduces current assets

    • Current liabilities remain the same

    • Therefore, current ratio increases

    • Example: If current assets were $100 and current liabilities were $50, the current ratio would be 2. If inventory worth $20 is sold, current asset...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How do u write a journal entry for a stock bonus?
  • Ans. 

    To write a journal entry for a stock bonus, record the fair value of the bonus as an expense and credit the stock bonus account.

    • Debit the expense account for the fair value of the bonus

    • Credit the stock bonus account for the same amount

    • Record the entry on the date the bonus is granted

    • Adjust the entry if the fair value of the bonus changes

    • Example: Debit Compensation Expense $10,000, Credit Stock Bonus $10,000

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Caselets
  • Q10. How would your predict the revenues of a telecom company for the next five years?
  • Ans. 

    Revenue prediction for a telecom company over the next five years.

    • Analyze historical revenue data and industry trends

    • Consider the impact of new technologies and competitors

    • Evaluate the company's marketing and pricing strategies

    • Factor in macroeconomic conditions and regulatory changes

    • Use forecasting models such as time series analysis and regression analysis

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. How would you find the growth rate of number of subscribers?
  • Ans. 

    The growth rate of number of subscribers can be found by calculating the percentage change in the number of subscribers over a period of time.

    • Calculate the difference between the number of subscribers at the beginning and end of the period.

    • Divide the difference by the number of subscribers at the beginning of the period.

    • Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage growth rate.

    • Consider any external factors that may ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. I had an entrepreneur venture.The panel was very keen to understand the revenue model and the projects that I had done

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Excellent communcation skill needed
Skills: Economics, Finance, Research
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. No HR questions were asked. They asked me to run them through my CV
  • Q2. They asked mw why I wanted to pursue equity research and why Nomura(I had no idea about the company, they were happy to share the details with me)
  • Q3. Caselets
  • Q4. “The cement industry is in demand in India, but the analyst at Nomura has published the report saying NOT to invest in it”.What could be the reasons?
  • Ans. 

    Nomura analyst advises against investing in Indian cement industry despite high demand.

    • Possible oversupply in the market

    • High competition leading to lower profit margins

    • Environmental concerns and regulations

    • Potential impact of government policies and infrastructure projects

    • Company-specific issues such as debt levels or management concerns

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. They were ready to discuss my projects(at work) in detail. We discussed different methods that I could have used

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was able to correlate the analytics work that I was doing with the financial market. I gave multiple examples.I positioned myself as someone who doesn’t know much about finance but is very eager to learn

Skills: Economics, group discussion
College Name: NA

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Q4. If i sell inventory how will my current ratio change?
Q5. How was our ppt?

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Candidates with CGPA greater than 7 were shortlisted.

Round: Interview
Experience: The interview was conducted in two rounds. Questions based on my resume and some finance questions were asked.

General Tips: In ascending order of importance, for getting shortlisted:

1) PoRs
2) Extra, co-curricular activities
3) Projects
4) Technical Skills example coding etc.
5) Academic Achievements
6) Internships
7) CGPA
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is beta, 0 beta, negative beta
  • Ans. 

    Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the market. 0 beta means the stock's price is not affected by market movements. Negative beta means the stock moves opposite to the market.

    • Beta measures a stock's volatility in relation to the market

    • A beta of 1 means the stock moves in line with the market

    • A beta of 0 means the stock's price is not affected by market movements

    • A negative beta means the stock moves ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you value a private comapny
  • Ans. 

    Valuing a private company involves analyzing financial statements, market trends, and comparable transactions.

    • Analyze financial statements to determine revenue, expenses, and profitability

    • Consider market trends and industry outlook to assess growth potential

    • Research comparable transactions to determine valuation multiples

    • Apply discounted cash flow analysis to estimate future cash flows

    • Consider intangible assets such as...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Case study to draw up financial statements from 3 transactions
  • Q4. About yourself
  • Q5. Your motivations, weakness
  • Ans. 

    My motivation is to constantly learn and improve. My weakness is that I can be too self-critical at times.

    • Motivated by a desire to learn and grow

    • Driven to constantly improve my skills and knowledge

    • Can be overly self-critical and need to work on self-compassion

    • Example: Motivated to take on new projects and challenges to expand my skillset

    • Example: Struggle with imposter syndrome and need to remind myself of my accomplish

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They look for a CGPA of 7+

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: be confident with answers, be thorough with all the concepts
Tips: focus on valuation, practical application of the concepts

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Again be confident, communication skills

General Tips: Know about the valuation concepts in and out.
Skills: financial analysis, financial terms, ratios
College Name: IIT MADRAS

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. How does Internet work?
  • Ans. 

    The Internet is a global network of computers that communicate with each other using standardized protocols.

    • The Internet is made up of millions of interconnected devices, including computers, servers, routers, and switches.

    • Data is transmitted over the Internet in the form of packets, which are small units of information.

    • The Internet uses a set of protocols, such as TCP/IP, to ensure reliable and efficient communication...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between http and https?
  • Ans. 

    HTTP is unsecured while HTTPS is secured with SSL/TLS encryption.

    • HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, while HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.

    • HTTP operates on port 80, while HTTPS operates on port 443.

    • HTTP data is transmitted in plain text, while HTTPS data is encrypted using SSL/TLS.

    • HTTPS provides authentication, integrity, and confidentiality of data exchanged between a client and a server.

    • W...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is white and black box testing?
  • Ans. 

    White box testing is a method of testing where the internal structure and implementation details of the software are known and tested. Black box testing is a method of testing where the internal structure and implementation details of the software are unknown and only the inputs and outputs are tested.

    • White box testing is also known as clear box testing, glass box testing, or structural testing.

    • It focuses on testing th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Write the code to print the pattern that was provided?
  • Ans. 

    Print a pattern using code

    • Use nested loops to iterate through rows and columns

    • Use string concatenation to build each row of the pattern

    • Print each row to display the pattern

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Merge two arrays without using a third array.
  • Ans. 

    Merge two arrays without using a third array.

    • Use the concat() method to merge the arrays.

    • Alternatively, you can use the push() method to add elements from one array to another.

    • Remember to handle the case where the arrays have different lengths.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Three ants are at the corner of the triangle. Find the probability that they will never meet.
  • Ans. 

    The probability that three ants at the corner of a triangle will never meet.

    • The ants can move randomly in any direction.

    • The probability depends on the shape and size of the triangle.

    • The probability can be calculated using geometric probability or simulation.

    • Assumptions need to be made about the ants' movement patterns.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Basic Introduction.
  • Q8. Tell me the times you have regreted your decisions and how did you cope up with it.
  • Ans. 

    I have regretted decisions in the past but learned from them to make better choices in the future.

    • Regretted not studying enough for a crucial exam, leading to a lower grade. Learned to prioritize studying and time management.

    • Regretted not speaking up in a meeting when I had a valuable idea. Learned to be more assertive and confident in sharing my thoughts.

    • Regretted not taking a job opportunity that could have advanced ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Tell me about yor family , hobbies and any event that made you and your family feel proud.
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family with a passion for outdoor activities. We recently celebrated my brother's graduation, which was a proud moment for all of us.

    • Family: Close-knit and supportive

    • Hobbies: Outdoor activities like hiking and camping

    • Proud moment: Brother's graduation ceremony

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: They basically are testing your reflexes and how quick you are at understanding a problem and arriving at a solution.
Tips: For greater accuracy attempt lesser questions ensuring each of the attemped one's are correct.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Just be thorough with basic concepts of programming and be yourself.

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Relax and be cool. Don't answer just for the sake of answering it.

Skills: Basic C/C++, implementing , networks
College Name: Thapar University, Patiala

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Elevator design and puzzles and core java and sql queries

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Tips: Speed and accuracy needed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Skills: Analytical Skills, Java Programming, Mysql
College Name: IIIT Allahabad

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics in Finance (Accounting mostly)

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Apply to Verity ONLY if you are interested in pursuing a career in finance, more precisely in Investment Banking!Work hours would be long, so be prepared.
Skill Tips: "CFA level-1 preparation would help; clearing of level-1 exam would be even better!"
Skills: Finance Knowledge
College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Two rounds of personal interviewAlso includes a test but supposedly got cancelled last year.CGPA Criteria: 7.0 and above

Round: Interview
Experience: 1st round consisted of finance questions like accounting etc. and questions on stuff mentioned in resume e.g., projectsBe sure to be quizzed on financial skills mentioned in your resume
Tips: Investopedia can be very useful here.Accounting fundaes are needed and courses like Infrastructure finance will help.NCFM and CFA will surely help.

Round: Interview
Experience: 2nd round will be totally HR with questions related to your strengths, weaknesses and likings.
Tips: NCFM and CFA will surely help.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They considered those with CGPA over 7 and looked for students who cleared CFA-I.

Round: Interview
Experience: They asked finance related questions (mostly Accounting questions, and any other expertise in finance you might have mentioned). Also, questions based on the resume too (projects, etc).
Tips: Preparing accounting fundae is beneficial, other courses like Infrastructure Finance (core course in my case) would help. Prepare for NCFM and CFA-I. These will surely help.

Round: Interview
Experience: Typical HR questions like your interests, strengths, weakness, etc were asked.
Tips: Don’t prepare for typical HR questions, that’s a blunder. My advice would be to start thinking and writing answers for HR questions, and just mug up those.

General Tips: Good CGPA always helps. Find out your interests very early, and put extra effort into those. Practice math like CAT questions, etc (even if you are not preparing for MBA), many companies have those tests.
Skill Tips: Started my preparations in August. Starting earlier might have helped, especially in HR round. (Don't prepare for typical HR questions, that’s a blunder).
College Name: IIT MADRAS

I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Ratios
  • Q2. Securitization
  • Q3. Expected package
  • Q4. Preferred location
  • Ans. 

    I prefer to work in a location that offers a vibrant and diverse community, with access to cultural events and opportunities for personal growth.

    • I value a location that has a strong sense of community and offers a variety of cultural activities.

    • Access to educational and personal growth opportunities is important to me.

    • I am open to considering different locations that meet these criteria.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Financial aspects were covered in this round
Tips: Polish your technical skills

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 20

College Name: Amity School Of Engineering And Technology, Noida

Nomura Holdings Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Nomura Holdings Equity Research 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 Nomura Holdings. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Nomura Holdings expect are Equity Research, Editorial, Content Development, Content Writing and Equity Valuation.
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  1. “The cement industry is in demand in India, but the analyst at Nomura has pub...read more
  2. How would you find the growth rate of number of subscribe...read more
  3. How would your predict the revenues of a telecom company for the next five year...read more

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