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Nomura Holdings Wholesale Strategy Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
Top Nomura Holdings Wholesale Strategy Analyst Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. If a stick is cut 2 times what is the probability that it would form a triangle?
- Q2. mod(x-10)+mod(x+10)+mod(x-5)+mod(x+5)=30; Solution of X?
- Q3. What are the different segments of IB?
Nomura Holdings Wholesale Strategy Analyst Interview Experiences
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Yaswanth Tadikonda
Interview Questionnaire
10 Questions
- Q1. Why do you want to join Nomura?
- Ans.
I am excited about the opportunity to work for a reputable company like Nomura and contribute to its growth.
Nomura has a strong reputation in the financial industry and I want to be a part of that
I am impressed by Nomura's commitment to innovation and technology
I believe my skills and experience align well with the needs of the Wholesale Strategy Analyst role at Nomura
I am excited about the potential for professional g
- Q2. What are the different segments of IB?
- Ans.
IB stands for Investment Banking which has different segments such as M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Sales & Trading, and Research.
M&A (Merger and Acquisition) - deals with the buying, selling, and merging of companies
Equity Capital Markets - deals with the issuance of stocks and other equity-related securities
Debt Capital Markets - deals with the issuance of bonds and other debt-related securities
S...
- Q3. What do u think your will be in the given profile?
- Ans.
I believe I will excel in this role by utilizing my analytical skills and experience in wholesale operations.
My experience in analyzing sales data and market trends will help me identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
I have a strong understanding of wholesale operations and supply chain management, which will enable me to develop effective strategies.
I am skilled in using data analysis tools such as Excel a...
- Q4. Why are u shifting from your engineering background ?
- Ans.
I am shifting from my engineering background to pursue my interest in business and strategy.
I have always been interested in the business side of things and have taken courses in business and economics.
I have also gained experience in business through internships and extracurricular activities.
I believe that my engineering background will be an asset in analyzing data and making informed decisions in the business world...
- Q5. Why is your CGPA less?
- Ans.
I faced some personal challenges during my studies, but I have learned from them and have improved my skills through internships and extracurricular activities.
Faced personal challenges during studies
Learned from challenges and improved skills
Participated in internships and extracurricular activities to enhance knowledge
CGPA does not reflect overall potential or work ethic
- Q6. Suggest a way to flipkart owner(one of the interviewers) whether he should acquire Jabong?
- Q7. Mod(x-10)+mod(x+10)+mod(x-5)+mod(x+5)=30; Solution of X?
- Ans.
Solve for X in the given equation involving modulus function.
Use the properties of modulus function to simplify the equation.
Solve for X by considering different cases based on the sign of X.
Check the solution by substituting it back into the original equation.
- Q8. If a stick is cut 2 times what is the probability that it would form a triangle?
- Q9. Want to start a old age home business in 2-3 years in India, What is your approach?
- Ans.
Research market demand, secure funding, find suitable location, hire staff, and obtain necessary licenses.
Conduct market research to determine demand for old age homes in the desired location.
Secure funding through investors or loans to cover initial costs.
Find a suitable location that is easily accessible and has necessary amenities.
Hire staff including caretakers, nurses, and administrative personnel.
Obtain necessary...
- Q10. Tell me your background
- Ans.
I have a degree in economics and experience in data analysis and strategy development.
Degree in economics
Experience in data analysis
Strategy development skills
Worked as a business analyst at XYZ company
Completed internships at ABC and DEF companies
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: To whatever reply u give they would say that there exists one more company with all the qualities u have previously mentioned that are present in Nomura. They would try to generalize your view and try complicating the situation, In the end they gave me a hypothetical company with all the qualities Nomura has and is better than it and asked whether I would move to it? I said YES!My CGPA was 7.8 and it is considered as less but I have been improving from 1st sem and shown this as how adaptable I have become over a period of time- So prepare for everything; Know your weakness and have valid reasons for itThey expect some Finance in your resume and grill u on that; Resume preparation is a MUST!- It should be explained in IB perspective .
Tips: Be logical, dont be foolish by just repeating your points on and on!
Round: Interview
Experience: Typical M&A case study. The interviewer looks like he is not listening to u he will be chatting/drinking coffee other interviewer will just stare at you.. Be confident on what you say and try to answer all the questions backed by data or assumptions. State them clearly while solving the case studyThey expect some Finance in your resume and grill u on that; Resume preparation is a MUST!- It should be explained in IB perspective
Tips: Listen to Victor Cheng Videos- it's a must!PRACTICE case studies- it doesn't mean that u just read them, ask your friend to be interviewer and start solving the problem.
Round: Interview
Experience: I have drawn the graph and was little confused and trying to understand the logic. The interviewer helped me by removing the two terms and asked its sum, that is when I realized that mod(x-a)+mod(x+a)=2a; So it's a happy ending!They expect some Finance in your resume and grill u on that; Resume preparation is a MUST!- It should be explained in IB perspective
Tips: Prepare basic logic problems and be comfortable while answering the questions; believe that u can get it!
Round: Interview
Experience: They were trying to confuse me in the beginning and it looked like a stress interview; but later they helped me when I am going in the wrong direction. Try to point out all possible factors (write the down!) and explain the reason behind the numbers u have chosenThey expect some Finance in your resume and grill u on that; Resume preparation is a MUST!- It should be explained in IB perspective.
Tips: Know basic figures: like population; working people; old people and popular government schemes,
Round: Interview
Experience: It's a very friendly round. If u have come till this point that means you are selected. they just want to know u more. None my of friends are rejected because of HR round. They just look for confidence and tell you the real problems u generally face in the work and r u okay with it?
Tips: Be normal and be confident.
Skill Tips: "The environment WILL NOT be comfortable but be comfortable and show your confidence"
Skills: Handling Stress situations, Being Logical
College Name: IIT Madras
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Q2. Tell me about your weaknesses
- Q3. Tell me about your strengths
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There are no tests for consultancies so make your resume very different and awesome.
Tips: Have a look at resumes of seniors who got shortlisted or placed in consultancies so as to get an idea of how to prepare your resumes.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: There will be definitely one case study interview for a consultancy.
Tips: I would suggest start preparing from the start of the final year.Prepare in groups and practice regularly.I referred Victor Cheng's videos for studying case studies.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Only basic HR questions were asked.They just wanted to check if you are good fit for the company.
Tips: In tell me about yourself questions, you can tell about your other soft points which you couldn't mention in your resume.Go to company's website and see what type of consultants they are actually looking for and prepare your HR questions accordingly.Make sure you are not taking more than 2 minutes to answer!
Round: FIT TEST
Experience: They see if you can work long hours and travel on weekends.They also ask your future plans.All the questions are direct and the interview hardly takes 5 minutes.
General Tips: Prepare well in advance if you are targeting consultancies.
Skill Tips: Go through company's website and understand what they expect from you.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY
Motivation: I wanted to join only consultancy.The brand value of company obviously mattered to me.I got to know how exactly this company is from seniors.All of the above factors motivated me to apply.
Anonymous
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Candidates were shortlisted based on resume and cover letter.In the cover letter, applicants were asked to write about ,why they are suitable for the position of risk analyst and why they are better than others.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview was of about 50 minutes and mostly technical questions were asked and also relating to maths course and probability.Questions were asked on core subjects also, like derivation Navier Stokes Equation.
Skill Tips: Revise all the maths courses you have mentioned in your resume. People with quantitative and analytical skills are preferred. They look for people who have given exams like CFA.
Skills: Quantitative Skills, Analytical Skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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- Q1. Family background
- Q2. Self Introduction
- Q3. College experience
- Q4. Why U choose finance
- Ans.
I chose finance because of my passion for analyzing data, making informed decisions, and helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals.
Passion for analyzing data and making informed decisions
Interest in helping individuals and businesses achieve financial goals
Enjoyment of working with numbers and problem-solving
Opportunity for growth and advancement in the finance industry
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me something about yourself
- Ans.
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and have completed multiple data analysis projects during my studies.
I am proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python for data analysis.
I have experience in conducting market research and creating reports to help businesses make informed decisions.
I am a q...
- Q2. Link between CF, P&L and BS
- Ans.
Cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheet are interconnected financial statements that provide a comprehensive view of a company's financial health.
Cash flow statement shows how changes in balance sheet and income statement affect cash and cash equivalents.
Profit and loss statement shows the company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period.
Balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company's financial p...
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
Basic quants, accounting and general ability
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What is eps and diluted equity
- Ans.
EPS stands for earnings per share, which is a company's profit divided by the number of outstanding shares. Diluted equity refers to the total value of a company's shares if all potential shares were converted into common stock.
EPS is calculated by dividing a company's net income by the number of outstanding shares.
Diluted equity takes into account potential shares that could be converted into common stock, such as sto...
- Q2. What is enterprise value
- Ans.
Enterprise value is a measure of a company's total value, taking into account its market capitalization, debt, and cash.
Enterprise value = Market capitalization + Total debt - Cash and cash equivalents
It represents the total value of a company that would need to be paid by an acquirer in a takeover
EV is used to compare companies with different capital structures or levels of debt
It is a more comprehensive measure than
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Difference between fcff and fcfe
- Ans.
FCFF is the cash flow available to all providers of capital, while FCFE is the cash flow available to equity shareholders.
FCFF includes debt and equity holders, while FCFE only includes equity holders.
FCFF is used to value the firm as a whole, while FCFE is used to value equity.
FCFF is calculated as EBIT(1-Tax Rate) + Depreciation - Capex - Change in Working Capital, while FCFE is calculated as FCFF - Interest(1-Tax Ra...
- Q2. Impairment of assets
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.
(3 Questions)
- Q1. What are the 3 financial Statement's?
- Ans.
The 3 financial statements are the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a period of time.
Balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.
Cash flow statement shows how changes in balance sheet and income statement affect cash and cash equivalents.
- Q2. What are types of Depreciation?
- Ans.
Types of depreciation include straight-line, double declining balance, units of production, and sum-of-the-years-digits.
Straight-line depreciation: Allocates an equal amount of depreciation expense each year.
Double declining balance: Accelerates depreciation by applying a fixed rate to the book value of the asset.
Units of production: Depreciation is based on the actual usage or production of the asset.
Sum-of-the-years-...
- Q3. Explain Components of Balance sheet?
- Ans.
Balance sheet components include assets, liabilities, and equity.
Assets: Resources owned by the company such as cash, inventory, and property.
Liabilities: Debts and obligations owed by the company such as loans and accounts payable.
Equity: Represents the owner's stake in the company's assets after deducting liabilities.
Balance sheet equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.
(1 Question)
- Q1. About cv and yourself
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: My strong resume aided in getting shortlisted for Credit Suisse.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The GD went well as I did not haste into my chance and was calm throughout.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: The interview was with an alumni who told me that my GD performance was good, and asked me a puzzle. It was followed by some questions on my resume, mainly my internship.
Another puzzle followed, which I took some time to solve. I was able to solve the next one instantly,
Then I was asked to sell a crumbled piece of paper innovatively.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: This round was with a senior member in the company who asked about my resume, stay in campus, post of election officer and some tricky questions, which I answered well. A question on probability was asked. A few more puzzles followed, along with some questions on finance. He also mentioned that he did not expect me to answer these as I had no background in finance. But i was able to answer them.
I was then asked to leave and HR was called inside. I also had an interview with Diamond. The HR came to me and told me that they were interested in and asked me to stall my interview with diamond for a while.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was with VP and continued for 45 minutes with no puzzles, finances or cases. It was more of a discussion on all fields ranging from campus life to UP politics to Sachin's retirement, etc.
I was asked about my internship experience and the reason i wanted to join their company .
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was with the Director, who said that he had a sore throat and hence would not say much. he said that they wanted to hire me and that I do not interview with any other firm. I was more than glad! I was the first person to bag an offer in the placement season.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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