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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 7 Jul 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

30 Questions

  • Q1. Did u have lunch? ·
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I had a delicious sandwich for lunch.

    • I had a sandwich for lunch

    • It was delicious

    • I also had a side of chips

    • I drank water with my meal

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a strong work ethic.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software developer for the past 5 years.

    • I am skilled in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have experience working on both front-end and back-end development projects.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges.

    • In my free time, I enjoy hiki

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is inner join, outer join, left outer join?
  • Ans. 

    Inner join, outer join, and left outer join are types of SQL joins used to combine data from multiple tables.

    • Inner join returns only the matching rows from both tables

    • Outer join returns all rows from both tables, with null values for non-matching rows

    • Left outer join returns all rows from the left table and matching rows from the right table

    • Example: Inner join - SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.id = tabl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. She gave me a question and asked me to write down SQL queries · Asked me a puzzle, how would you reduce the number of iterations (make it more effective)
  • Q5. Tell me about your projects. Explain one in detail (Prepare well)
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management tool for a software company

    • Used Agile methodology to develop the tool

    • Implemented features such as task assignment, progress tracking, and team collaboration

    • Designed a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality

    • Integrated with third-party tools such as JIRA and Slack

    • Received positive feedback from the client and increased team productivity

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Asked me to write down a java code (pattern matching) ·
  • Q7. What was the last topic you studied (apart exam syllabus)
  • Ans. 

    I recently studied the impact of social media on mental health.

    • Explored the correlation between social media usage and depression/anxiety

    • Researched the effects of cyberbullying on mental health

    • Analyzed the role of social media in promoting positive mental health

    • Reviewed studies on the benefits and drawbacks of social media use for mental health

    • Examined strategies for promoting healthy social media habits

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Rate yourself on scale of 10 in Java and database
  • Ans. 

    I would rate myself 8 in Java and 7 in database.

    • I have extensive experience in Java programming and have worked on multiple projects using Java.

    • I am proficient in database management and have worked with various database systems like MySQL and Oracle.

    • I am constantly learning and improving my skills in both Java and database management.

    • I have also completed relevant courses and certifications in Java and database manage...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Gave me a question and asked me to write queries (union, intersection, joins, ordering)
  • Q10. Asked me to write a code in java (Data Structures)
  • Q11. Make it more efficient (Think aloud and keep trying)
  • Q12. What is SDLC? Explain all phases in detail
  • Ans. 

    SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle. It is a process followed by software development teams to design, develop and test high-quality software.

    • The phases of SDLC are Planning, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance.

    • Planning involves defining the project scope, goals, and objectives.

    • Analysis involves gathering and analyzing requirements.

    • Design involves creating a detailed design o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Which of the two phases would you like to work? Why so?
  • Ans. 

    I would like to work in the second phase as it involves implementation and execution.

    • I prefer to work in the second phase as it involves putting the plan into action.

    • I enjoy the hands-on experience of executing a project.

    • The second phase allows me to see the results of my work and make necessary adjustments.

    • For example, in a software development project, I would like to work in the second phase where I can code and tes...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Tell me your strengths ·
  • Ans. 

    I am a quick learner with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

    • Quick learner

    • Excellent communication skills

    • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. Asked me to solve a puzzle ·
  • Q16. Which is the first month in a year?
  • Ans. 

    The first month in a year is January.

    • January is the first month in the Gregorian calendar.

    • It has 31 days.

    • It is named after the Roman god Janus.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q17. He gave me managerial situations for testing my sense of ethics and responsibility
  • Q18. How was your day?
  • Ans. 

    It was a busy day filled with meetings and deadlines.

    • Had multiple meetings with clients and team members

    • Worked on completing a project before the deadline

    • Managed to finish all tasks on my to-do list

  • Answered by AI
  • Q19. Were the interviewers nice? Why do you feel so?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, the interviewers were very nice and welcoming.

    • The interviewers greeted me warmly and made me feel comfortable.

    • They asked questions in a friendly and conversational tone.

    • They were patient and gave me time to think before answering.

    • Overall, I had a positive experience with the interviewers.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q20. Are you ready for 5-6 more interviews?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am prepared for 5-6 more interviews.

    • I have researched the company and the position thoroughly.

    • I have practiced answering common interview questions.

    • I have prepared questions to ask the interviewer.

    • I am mentally and physically prepared for the interviews.

    • I am excited for the opportunity to showcase my skills and experience.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q21. What did you like about our PPT? ·
  • Ans. 

    I found the PPT to be well-organized and visually appealing.

    • The use of graphics and images helped to break up the text and keep my attention.

    • The information was presented in a logical order, making it easy to follow.

    • The color scheme was pleasing to the eye and not overwhelming.

    • The charts and graphs were clear and easy to understand.

    • Overall, the PPT was engaging and informative.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q22. Tell me about your achievements
  • Ans. 

    I have achieved several milestones in my career, including increasing sales revenue by 20% and leading a successful project team.

    • Increased sales revenue by 20% through effective marketing strategies

    • Led a successful project team to complete a complex project on time and within budget

    • Received Employee of the Year award for outstanding performance and dedication

    • Developed and implemented a new customer service program that...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q23. Your scores are low in first year. Why so?
  • Ans. 

    I struggled to adjust to the new academic environment and workload in my first year.

    • Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging

    • I had to learn new study habits and time management skills

    • I sought help from tutors and professors to improve my grades

  • Answered by AI
  • Q24. Tell me about your weakness. Name at least 3 of them
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink, struggle with time management, and can be too self-critical.

    • Overthinking can lead to analysis paralysis and slow decision-making

    • Time management can be improved through prioritization and delegation

    • Self-criticism can hinder confidence and productivity

  • Answered by AI
  • Q25. Asked me about political issues prevailing in Iraq
  • Q26. Do you have any other offer?
  • Q27. Which was the last company you got rejected? What do you think is the reason?
  • Ans. 

    I don't have the available data.

    • NO data available.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q28. Why Nomura?
  • Ans. 

    Nomura is a leading global financial services firm with a strong reputation and diverse range of opportunities.

    • Nomura has a strong reputation in the financial services industry

    • The firm offers a diverse range of opportunities for career growth

    • Nomura has a global presence with offices in over 30 countries

    • The company values diversity and inclusion in its workforce

    • Nomura has a strong commitment to corporate social responsi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q29. Why not MS/MBA? (It was a very long discussion) ·
  • Q30. Any questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Divide your time well for each section in aptitude test. Practice well and avoid solving long passages in the beginning. Make logical guesses for the remaining questions. No negative marking.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: ·

College Name: IIT MADRAS

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Top Nomura Holdings Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 2. What programming language are you good at?
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Jan 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. TMAY Be confident and answer
  • Q2. Why Global markets why nomura
  • Ans. 

    Nomura is a leading global financial services firm with expertise in global markets.

    • Nomura has a strong presence in global markets, offering a wide range of services such as investment banking, asset management, and research.

    • They have a global network of offices and clients, providing opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects.

    • Nomura's reputation for innovation and excellence in global markets makes it a...

  • Answered by AI

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Top Nomura Holdings Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 2. What programming language are you good at?
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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Operations Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ashish Ratnani

posted on 2 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your day to day roles and responsibilities
  • Ans. 

    As an Operations Engineer, my day to day responsibilities include monitoring systems, troubleshooting issues, implementing solutions, and collaborating with other teams.

    • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise

    • Implement solutions to improve system efficiency and reliability

    • Collaborate with other teams such as developers and network engineers

    • Document processes and procedures for future reference

    • Pa

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Spanning Tree Protocol?
  • Ans. 

    Spanning Tree Protocol is a network protocol that ensures a loop-free topology for Ethernet networks.

    • Prevents loops in Ethernet networks by blocking redundant paths

    • Designated switches are elected to forward traffic on each segment

    • Uses Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) to communicate and determine the topology

    • Common implementations include IEEE 802.1D (STP), 802.1w (RSTP), and 802.1s (MSTP)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Have you ever used BGP
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience using BGP in managing network routing.

    • I have configured BGP peering between routers to exchange routing information.

    • I have troubleshooted BGP routing issues to optimize network performance.

    • I have implemented BGP route filtering and policy-based routing.

    • I have worked with BGP communities for traffic engineering purposes.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly on BGP Protocol
  • Q2. Difference between Packet Switching and Store and Forward Switching
  • Ans. 

    Packet switching involves breaking data into packets for transmission, while store and forward switching involves receiving the entire message before forwarding.

    • Packet switching breaks data into small packets for transmission, allowing for more efficient use of network resources.

    • Store and forward switching receives the entire message before forwarding it to the next destination, which can lead to delays.

    • Packet switchin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are output errors
  • Ans. 

    Output errors are errors that occur when data is being sent out of a system or device.

    • Output errors can occur when there is a problem with the transmission of data from a device or system.

    • These errors can result in corrupted or incomplete data being sent to the intended recipient.

    • Examples of output errors include dropped packets in network communication or garbled text in printed documents.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to create IPSec Tunnel with CSR
  • Ans. 

    To create an IPSec Tunnel with CSR, you need to configure the necessary settings on both devices.

    • Configure the IPSec settings on the CSR device, including encryption algorithms, authentication methods, and pre-shared keys

    • Ensure that the CSR device has a public IP address and is reachable from the remote device

    • Configure the remote device with matching IPSec settings and establish the tunnel with the CSR device

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Operations Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Questions on Collections

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2 coding questions
  • Q2. Questions on Collections

Interview Preparation Tips

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Java Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Sort 0 and 1 Problem Statement Given an integer array ARR of size N containing only integers 0 and 1, implement a function to sort this array. The solution should scan the array only once without using any additional arrays. Input: The firs... read more
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Nomura Holdings interview questions for popular designations

 Analyst

 (19)

 Financial Analyst

 (4)

 Intern

 (4)

 Wholesale Strategy Analyst

 (3)

 Global Structuring Analyst

 (2)

 Equity Research

 (2)

 Lead Developer

 (2)

 Senior Associate

 (2)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Types of garbage collectors
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1st round was virtual round basic queation of core java , design pattern, threading object creation singleton design pattern deep ,threading class level objevt level,collection differances java 8 stream...
  • Q2. Singleton design implementation and deep dive into it
  • Q3. Immutable implementation ,design classes interfaces with certain scenario
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Need to visit Nomura office
  • Q2. Data structure questions arraylist linked list stack queue imple
  • Q3. BFS related question
  • Q4. Data structure related questions

Senior Java Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Remove the Kth Node from the End of a Linked List You are given a singly Linked List with 'N' nodes containing integer data and an integer 'K'. Your task is to delete the Kth node from the end of this Linked List. Input: The first line of ... read more
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Jobs at Nomura Holdings

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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 May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding Test using Bash scripting and Cloudformation

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Cloudformation Use case
  • Ans. 

    Cloudformation is a service provided by AWS for infrastructure as code, allowing users to create and manage AWS resources using templates.

    • Automate the creation and management of AWS resources

    • Define infrastructure in a template file using JSON or YAML

    • Easily replicate and scale infrastructure

    • Maintain consistency and reduce human error

    • Rollback changes if needed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Kubernetes CRDs
  • Q3. Ansible Modules
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you look forward to join Investment Bank domain
  • Ans. 

    I look forward to joining the Investment Bank domain for the challenging projects and opportunities for growth.

    • Opportunity to work on complex financial systems

    • Highly regulated environment provides unique challenges

    • Potential for career advancement and learning opportunities

    • Working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment

  • Answered by AI

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Skills evaluated in this interview

AWS Devops Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. how do you troubleshoot a docker container that is going to die?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Tell me about you self.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About the job description
  • Q2. Could you explain the
  • Ans. 

    The question is likely asking the candidate to explain their understanding of financial analysis and how they apply it in their work.

    • Explain the process of financial analysis, including gathering data, analyzing financial statements, and making recommendations based on findings.

    • Discuss the importance of financial analysis in decision-making for businesses and investors.

    • Provide examples of how you have used financial an...

  • Answered by AI

Financial Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Suppose you have 10000 US dollars with you, out of which you took a loan of 5000 US Dollars. Now suppose you have purchased two assets of 5000 US Dollars each, one through cash and other through bank loan. How would you show this transactio... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your answers well

Global Markets Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the global maeketing example
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. MVC , C#, ASP.net
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial question

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Tell me about yourself. What technology are you using? What is a Collection? What are the different types of collection there? What is the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList What are the basic building blocks of Stream operators, s... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Good tha bro m doing this because want to check the question for analyst

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Html, css , java evert thing they ask

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - sahi tha bro

Quality Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How you will maintain the balance between operations and quality so that they do not have any conflicts of interest
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How many rounds are there in Nomura Holdings interview?
Nomura Holdings interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nomura Holdings interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Nomura Holdings 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 Investment Banking, Financial Services, Asset Management, Information Technology and Risk Management.
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