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Updated 19 Aug 2024

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Interview experience
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Excellent
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Numerical reasoning and logical test; difficult

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you interested in nomura
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in Nomura because of its global presence, reputation for innovation, and opportunities for growth.

    • Global presence: Nomura has a strong presence in major financial markets around the world.

    • Reputation for innovation: Nomura is known for its cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking approach.

    • Opportunities for growth: Nomura offers a wide range of career development opportunities and the chance to work o

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  • Q2. Why did you choose this division
  • Ans. 

    I chose the Global Markets division for its dynamic environment and opportunities for international exposure.

    • Opportunity to work with diverse markets and clients

    • Chance to gain exposure to different financial instruments and strategies

    • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment

    • Potential for career growth and development

    • Interest in global economics and financial markets

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I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Why finance
  • Ans. 

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

    • I enjoy working with numbers and analyzing data

    • I am interested in the global economy and financial markets

    • I want to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions

    • Finance offers a wide range of career paths, from investment banking to financial planning

    • I am excited about the potential for innovation and technology

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  • Q2. Why db
  • Ans. 

    db has a strong reputation in the financial industry and offers a wide range of services to clients.

    • db has a long history in the financial industry, dating back to 1870

    • db has a global presence with offices in over 60 countries

    • db offers a wide range of services to clients, including investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking

    • db has a strong reputation for innovation and technology, with a focus on digital ...

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  • Q3. Probabilty puzzles
  • Q4. Strategy puzzles

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: write a well rounded resume. add coding experiences.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: answer questions confidently, irrespective of whether it is correct or not

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: medium level questions. emphasis is on problem solving algo rather than final result.

Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: wanted to get a flavour of finance this summer intern but also wanted to do some math modelling and coding. The profile that d

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and experienced professional with a passion for global markets.

    • I have a degree in finance and have worked in the industry for over 10 years.

    • I have experience in trading, risk management, and portfolio management.

    • I am skilled in analyzing market trends and making informed investment decisions.

    • I am a team player and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    • I am always looking to learn an

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  • Q2. Why finance
  • Ans. 

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

    • Finance is a constantly evolving field that requires analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • It offers a diverse range of career paths, from investment banking to financial planning.

    • Finance plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing capital for businesses and individuals.

    • It offers opportunities for personal and profes...

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  • Q3. Few simple technical questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They were looking for if I really wanted this internship, or if I just wanted to go anywhere; a basic and sound understanding of Corp.Fin fundae.

What went wrong/right was Confidence in self and sound basics (even if you don’t know the exact formula, but understand the fundamentals)
Tips: know the basics of the stream you’re looking to enter (they don’t expect you to be an expert, but a basic understanding is expected considering you’re probably going to say that you’re interested in the field!)
know what you’re talking about, esp. which company/desk you want to work at and why?

Round: HR Interview
Tips: A good and interesting CV gives you a good base upon which the interview can be built (2nd interviewer was looking at my CV for at least 50% of the time)
Humour in moderation (but use this only after you have gauged if the interviewer will appreciate it)

prepare a good ‘tell me about yourself’ answer because almost always you’ll be asked that question and not having a good answer in mind (rehearsing the exact words doesn’t matter) will leave a bad impression

Skill Tips: Understanding of basics of Corporate Finance and Financial Derivatives helps understand better what is happening.
Skills: Analytical Skills
College Name: IIM Bangalore
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Why HSBC? Why Banking?

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Cash Loan presentation, talking about their deals

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume was asked for in the beginning of the selection procedure.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In the interview they asked me HR and core field related questions. They asked me about myself and my family. They also asked me questions from my CV.
The questions from the core field were mainly from accounts. Topics covered were:-
1. Accrued incomes.
2. Outstanding incomes.
3. Golden rules and principles.
4. Quasi rent (from economics).
5. Questions from accounts/economics course material of college.

College Name: LADY SHRI RAM COLLEGE

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 ...

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  • 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...

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  • 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

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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

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Put in +,-,*,/ between the digits 3,3,8,8 (in any order ) such that the result was 24
  • Q2. If an ant had to travel along the walls, what is the minimum distance between the opposite ends of a cuboid?
  • Ans. 

    The minimum distance between opposite ends of a cuboid is the length of the diagonal of the cuboid.

    • To find the diagonal, use the Pythagorean theorem: diagonal = sqrt(length^2 + width^2 + height^2)

    • The length, width, and height of the cuboid must be known to calculate the diagonal

    • The ant can travel along any of the three pairs of opposite walls, so the minimum distance is the shortest diagonal

    • Example: A cuboid with lengt...

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  • Q3. Why do you wish to work in the finance sector?
  • Ans. 

    I wish to work in the finance sector because of my interest in financial markets and my desire to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions.

    • I have a strong passion for finance and economics

    • I enjoy analyzing financial data and making informed decisions

    • I want to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions

    • I am interested in the constantly evolving financial markets

    • I believe th...

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  • Q4. Why Deutsche Bank?
  • Ans. 

    Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong reputation and diverse range of services.

    • Deutsche Bank has a strong reputation in the industry

    • It offers a diverse range of services including investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking

    • The bank has a global presence with operations in over 70 countries

    • Deutsche Bank has a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility

    • It has a strong fo

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  • Q5. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a proven track record of success in similar roles.

    • I possess the necessary technical skills and knowledge.

    • I am a quick learner and adaptable to new situations.

    • I am a team player and can work collaboratively with others.

    • I am passionate about this industry and eager to contribute to its growth.

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  • Q6. What is your biggest repent and failure in IIT Kanpur?
  • Ans. 

    My biggest regret in IIT Kanpur was not taking advantage of all the opportunities available.

    • I wish I had participated in more extracurricular activities.

    • I regret not networking with more professors and alumni.

    • I failed to prioritize my time effectively and missed out on valuable experiences.

    • I wish I had taken more challenging courses and pushed myself academically.

    • I failed to seek help when I struggled with certain subj...

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  • Q7. What has been the best moment of yours in IITK?
  • Ans. 

    Winning the inter-hostel sports championship in my final year.

    • Being a part of the hostel sports team for four years.

    • Training hard and strategizing with the team to improve our performance.

    • Winning the championship after a tough competition with other hostels.

    • Celebrating with my teammates and hostel mates after the victory.

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  • Q8. Explain about your intern paper?
  • Ans. 

    My intern paper was about the impact of social media on mental health.

    • Researched the effects of social media on mental health

    • Analyzed data from surveys and studies

    • Discussed potential solutions to mitigate negative effects

    • Presented findings to team and received positive feedback

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  • Q9. Rank the Bonds, CDS and Loans in order of the interest rates they offered?
  • Ans. 

    Ranking of interest rates offered by Bonds, CDS and Loans.

    • CDS usually offer the highest interest rates due to their higher risk

    • Bonds offer lower interest rates than CDS but are less risky

    • Loans typically offer the lowest interest rates as they are secured by collateral

    • Interest rates can vary depending on the issuer's creditworthiness and market conditions

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  • Q10. Tell about three important things that were currently happening in the world of Business
  • Ans. 

    1. Digital transformation 2. E-commerce boom 3. Sustainability and social responsibility

    • Companies are investing heavily in digital transformation to stay competitive

    • E-commerce sales have skyrocketed due to the pandemic and changing consumer behavior

    • Businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability and social responsibility to meet consumer demands and reduce their environmental impact

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  • Q11. Explain Fiscal Cliff, Euro-Debt Crisis and the Palestine war
  • Ans. 

    Fiscal Cliff is a term used to describe a combination of tax increases and spending cuts. Euro-Debt Crisis refers to the financial crisis faced by some European countries. Palestine war is a conflict between Israel and Palestine.

    • Fiscal Cliff: Combination of tax increases and spending cuts in the US

    • Euro-Debt Crisis: Financial crisis faced by some European countries like Greece, Spain, and Portugal

    • Palestine war: Conflict...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: This year we had a resume based shortlisting across all IITs. There were around 35 students who were shortlisted form IITK. But, most probably DB would be continuing with its aptitude test based shortlisting, like the previous years (they ask around 25 aptitude questions, and 1 essay on some current topic).
Tips: DB resorts to resume based shortlisting again, they give a tremendous weight age to your CPI , any background in finance (intern in financial firms or on some related topic, so you see a lot of ECO and Maths Students being shortlisted.) Also, they look at the overall profile as well, but the above 2 factors were the most important this year. A comprehensive study of any of the CAT Maths material of CL or Time will suffice your preparations : focus more on how fast you can solve a problem.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1.This was a mixed interview of both HR and Technical.
2. It lasted for 30 minutes. I entered the room and was greeted by 3 people, shook my hands with all of them.
3. They asked me if I was hungry or not, I told them that I was thirsty rather and they offered me a Tropicana. (The reason I am citing this is, after my selection, in the night Mr. Nishant told me that this had set up the tone in the room, because the earlier 4 candidates whom they interviewed were too shy and refused to have anything, they judged it as my confidence rather, though it was never an intended one).
4. I was asked about how many companies I was interviewing in slot 1, and they seemed to be impressed on hearing the number 7.
5. They asked me what my preference order was, and I told them the truth that I would definitely interview with DB, Credit Suisse and Worldquant, and if time permits maybe with BCG or Opera.
6. Then they asked me to give a brief introduction, and asked me to stop when I was talking about my intern at Morgan Stanley and the paper I published over there. Mr. Nishant asked me if I was offered a PPO by them, and I told them the truth about my mentor not finding any position for me. He gave a sarcastic remark at MS, that going by the markets, its evident that they are not in a good shape now, and all I did was smile.
7. I was asked that if I got an offer from Morgan in my 8th sem, would I go. I told them, that if I got into DB/WQ/Credit Suisse/BCG , then definitely no, o/w yes. The reason I cited was that, inspite of all the money, I had to go through the entire placement procedure which in itself was a big pain, then an offer after that doesn’t help, they could have given it earlier. All three of them laughed and I seemed to have convinced them. I was asked to explain my work there, which I did pretty well.
8. I was also asked if I sat for DB during the intern procedure and I again told them the truth, as I have written earlier.
Tips: They weren’t judging me on finance or quant, because of my CPI and previous background as an intern. A lot of people were grilled on these though, if they said they were interested in these and all. They were trying to have a conversation with me, and testing my confidence, and when I came out of the room, I knew I had done well.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: 1. It was the second technical interview and the panel was of Mr. Vikram Khanderia (Business Head) and a senior person from algo- trading. It lasted for 20 minutes.
2. I entered the room, greeted them and was asked to describe myself in one minute.
3. I did that pretty well as I thought. Mr. Vikram asked me to explain my paper in Morgan Stanley to the two of them, I took a pen and paper and tried explaining them the whole of it. I actually did pretty bad (I had explained this to others quite well earlier, maybe I became a bit nervous.) They didn’t get the full essence of the work, though understood that it was very valuable to the firm.
4. Then I was asked a very trivial question as to rank the Bonds, CDS and Loans in order of the interest rates they offered, and give an explanation on the same. (I had worked on these instruments during my intern, so was asked this). I knew the order and told them that, but struggled for around 5 minutes with the answer. Then they told me the reason for it, and I was just repenting the way my interview was proceeding.
5. Then Mr. Vikram asked me to tell three important things that were currently happening in the world of Business. (I never used to read ET, but read it the previous day). Told them, that Cinemax had just acquired PVR , and as soon as I told it, he just stood up and lashed at me that how could a small Indian company acquisition affect Wall Street. I then understand what a mockery I had made (and was mentally prepared for the Credit Suisse interview after this, because I was sure to be kicked out from here.)
6. Continuing, he wrote three things on paper : Fiscal Cliff, Euro-Debt Crisis and the Palestine war and asked to me explain all of them. I knew the 1st two very well, and started. Though I wasn’t very convincing because I had become a bit tensed, but still I told all that I knew about them in any order though not very confidently. I was asked some counter questions, which I answered and a small discussion followed as to how could the war affect the oil prices in India and gave some logical explanation.
7. Then, the other person took a piece of paper and told that If he folded it 100 times , what would be its total width, if the width of one side is 1 unit.
8. I found it out and told the answer was 2100 . He asked me to calculate it, and I still can’t believe I told them it was 1024 (210 ) * 1024, and then he asked me re calculate it. I immediately realized what a fool I was making of myself, and told it was 1024* multiplied 10 times ~ 1030. (which was right :P). I was asked to leave.
9. I came out and told the volunteers that I had messed it up and there was no chance I would get selected. So I was going for the CS interview. I was asked to wait for a minute and then the volunteers entered the room and after a minute asked me to go and meet Mr. Vikram.
10. He asked me what my concern was, I told him that I was sorry to have messed his round after such an awesome round 1 and that I won’t get selected. He gave me a smile and said that they had really liked me. I asked them if I would get an offer, because it would be my dream come true so early in the morning, He told me that there were SPO clauses that he couldn’t tell me, but ‘You are intelligent enough to understand. If I were you, I would put my suit off and go out for a drink :P’ ). I was overwhelmed, had a firm handshake with the both of them , and there it was at 9.50 AM. in the morning.

General Tips: I have watched this year’s placement process very closely and would like to point out a few things to the readers, which are very important.
1. Be Realistic : This is perhaps one of the most important factors in the placements. I have seen so many people expect so much from them and when they don’t get shortlisted somewhere, it’s the end of the world for them. You must understand that there are certain limitations on you because of your CV till date (however intellectual or Bakait you might me). The key to this is be realistic, like Being a person from MME or BSBE, its actually difficult for you to crack a quant firm like Goldman/Morgan because of your curriculum here (however good you might be at Algos or Maths), the good thing is to accept it. Not having tremendous peaks in your resume will in not place you among the 20 shortlisted in BCG for instance. So, on a very serious note, everyone knows inside out what he/she is capable of, so please be realistic in your ambitions and try to excel in the options you have. Believe me, the goals may not be sky-high, but definitely are achievable.
2. Resume : Over the years, all the firms tell us that IITB/D resumes are well made than IITK ones. Get some of the resumes from your friends over there, ask some of your IITK seniors for their resume, SPO is always there to help you out. But Please denote at least 2 weeks in preparing your master resume and sub-resumes for every company.
3. PPTs : Try and attend the PPTs of the companies. You can actually get to know a lot about the work culture there and what is expected of you in your initial years. It will help you decide if this is actually the thing for you or not.
4. Don’t Speculate : During October-Nov. , most of the students actually waste a lot of efforts in just speculating ‘Yaar yeh company toh ise le hi legi’. Believe me , it happens a lot, confuses you and wastes a lot of your time (especially if you are a 4 Year student.)
5. DPC : Please form a good DPC at least for your own sake. Yes maybe the post might not be of value, but a hard working student can make a lot of difference to his department placements. You cannot expect the OPCs to call in every company of your department.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Since it is a Finance profile, it would help if you have any finance /economics/ MBA projects to write about. DB looks for a good CPI and decent projects or extra curriculars and interest in the finance sector. It also wouldn?t hurt to mention your technical skills here.


Round: Test
Experience: And since most of the finance work in India is back office (with all due respect to all those who have been placed in this sector) you have to be comfortable with numbers and calculations. The test is a typical CAT type paper mostly concentrating on quantitative analysis and data interpretation. There is also a bonus finance section for those who have knowledge on the subject. Again practice cat type papers well and sit with a knowledgeable friend of yours to discuss topics in finance.

Tips: Realize when you are in a recession period. No job comes easy. Most of us who are not insanely intelligent like that one dude in your wing need to practice hard for the test to get through. In a recession/slack scenario core companies save the day. Don?t neglect your core courses.
Duration: 45 minutes

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
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How many rounds are there in Nomura Holdings Global Markets interview?
Nomura Holdings interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nomura Holdings interview process are Aptitude Test and HR.
How to prepare for Nomura Holdings Global Markets 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 Python, Risk Management, Investment Banking, Derivatives and Fixed Income.

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