Nomura Holdings Production Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Logical reasoning, data interpretation, quant, English grammer, puzzle, some finance based questions like exdividend date record date etc , some formulas of excel

Q1. 1) what are futures and fowards
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Futures and forwards are financial contracts that allow parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date in the future.
• Futures are standardized contracts traded on exchanges, while forwards are customized contracts traded over-the-counter.

• Both futures and forwards are used for hedging or speculation.

• Example: A farmer can use a futures contract to lock in a price for their crops before harvest.

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Q2. 2) what are options and it's types
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Options are financial contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price.
• Call option: gives the buyer the right to buy an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specified time period

• Put option: gives the buyer the right to sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specified time period

• American option: can be exercised...read more
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Q3. 3) what is pivot table
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A pivot table is a data summarization tool used in spreadsheet programs.
• It allows users to group and summarize large amounts of data in a concise, tabular format.

• Users can easily manipulate the data by dragging and dropping fields into different areas of the table.

• Pivot tables are commonly used in data analysis and business intelligence to identify trends and patterns.

• For example, a sales team might use a pivot table t...read more
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Q4. 4) tell me about option chain
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Option chain is a list of all available options for a particular stock or index, showing their strike prices and expiration dates.
• Option chain helps traders to analyze and compare different options available for a stock or index.

• It includes information such as the option's strike price, expiration date, and implied volatility.

• Option chain can be used to identify potential trading opportunities and to manage risk.

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Q5. 5) what is LIBOR and MIBOR
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LIBOR and MIBOR are benchmark interest rates used in financial markets.
• LIBOR stands for London Interbank Offered Rate and is the average interest rate at which major banks in London lend to each other.

• MIBOR stands for Mumbai Interbank Offered Rate and is the interest rate at which banks in Mumbai lend to each other.

• Both rates are used as benchmarks for various financial products such as loans, mortgages, and derivative...read more
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Q6. 6) what is credit default swaps
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Credit default swaps are financial contracts that allow investors to protect themselves against the risk of default on a debt instrument.
• Credit default swaps are essentially insurance policies on debt instruments.

• They allow investors to transfer the risk of default to another party.

• The buyer of a credit default swap pays a premium to the seller, who agrees to pay out in the event of a default.

• Credit default swaps playe...read more
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Q7. 7) tell me about option swap
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Option swap is a financial derivative that involves exchanging one set of options for another.
• Option swap is also known as a cross-option swap.

• It involves two parties exchanging options on the same underlying asset.

• The options being exchanged can have different strike prices, expiration dates, or other terms.

• Option swaps are often used to manage risk or to take advantage of market conditions.

• For example, an investor mi...read more
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Q8. 8) formula of v-lookup and H-lookup
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VLOOKUP searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a corresponding value in the same row. HLOOKUP does the same horizontally.
• VLOOKUP: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

• HLOOKUP: =HLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup])

• lookup_value: the value to search for in the first row or column of the table

• table_array: the range of cells that contains the...read more
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Q9. 9) do you have any questions
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Q10. 10) what job role are you looking for
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I am looking for a job role as a Product Analyst.
• I have a strong background in data analysis and product management.

• I am skilled in conducting market research and identifying customer needs.

• I have experience in analyzing product performance and making data-driven recommendations.

• I am proficient in using analytical tools and software such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau.

• I am a detail-oriented and strategic thinker, capable o...read more
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