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Updated 7 Jan 2025

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3 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Write java program.
  • Ans. 

    Java program to sort an array of strings in alphabetical order.

    • Use Arrays.sort() method to sort the array of strings.

    • Remember that sorting is case-sensitive.

    • Handle null values if present in the array.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell something about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly experienced Senior Associate with a strong background in finance and project management.

    • Over 10 years of experience in finance and project management

    • Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects

    • Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

    • Strong communication and leadership skills

    • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

    • Managed a team of 15 professio...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What motivates you in your work
  • Ans. 

    I am motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact and the satisfaction of achieving goals.

    • Making a positive impact: I am driven by the desire to contribute to the success of the organization and make a difference in people's lives.

    • Achieving goals: I find motivation in setting ambitious goals and working hard to accomplish them. The sense of accomplishment fuels my drive to excel.

    • Recognition and growth: I am m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell your strength and weaknesses
  • Ans. 

    My strength is my ability to adapt and learn quickly. My weaknesses include being overly critical of myself and sometimes struggling with delegation.

    • Strength: Adaptability and quick learning

    • Weakness: Self-criticism and delegation

    • Strength example: I have successfully taken on various roles and responsibilities in my previous positions, quickly adapting to new tasks and environments.

    • Weakness example: I tend to be overly ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to handle feedback
  • Ans. 

    Handling feedback involves active listening, acknowledging the feedback, and taking appropriate action.

    • Listen actively and attentively to the feedback without interrupting

    • Acknowledge the feedback and thank the person for sharing it

    • Reflect on the feedback and take appropriate action to address any issues

    • Ask for clarification or examples if needed

    • Avoid becoming defensive or dismissive of the feedback

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle stress at work
  • Ans. 

    I handle stress at work by practicing time management, seeking support from colleagues, and engaging in stress-relieving activities.

    • I prioritize tasks and create a schedule to manage my time effectively.

    • I communicate with my colleagues and seek their assistance or advice when needed.

    • I engage in stress-relieving activities such as exercise, meditation, or hobbies to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

    • I also practice d...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - HR round is very simple and straight forward, no need to do any extra preparation

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Hedge fund basics, Reconcilation
  • Q2. Trade breaks for nostro and position
  • Ans. 

    Trade breaks for nostro and position refer to discrepancies in trade details between internal records and external counterparties.

    • Trade breaks can occur due to errors in trade execution, confirmation, or settlement processes.

    • Nostro breaks refer to discrepancies in cash or securities balances with external banks or financial institutions.

    • Position breaks occur when there are discrepancies in the reported positions of sec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Highwatermark and performance fres
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions on investment banking operations and the IT department associate with that. Since I was hired for governance team I was asked about some data related queries.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a commanding communication skills and walk with the confidence. Always believe in yourself and don't tie your ambition with emotions.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on Kubernetes, AWS, Spring batch, Java threads and Apace Kafka
  • Q2. Questions on Executor service and Reentrant Lock in Java

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hypothetical Questions - What if the company decides to demote all senior associate s to associate? What will be your reaction??

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I went for Enterprise Testing Senior Associate. The person who interviewed me was very well known to me. He worked with me for more than a year at the same level. Asked illogical questions. All hypothetical questions he asked in which I was the one who was getting demoted or denied bonus or increment.
He should not have taken my interview as it was conflict of Interest. 99% of questions was asked by this guy and the other lady in VC only asked 1 general question.
I reported conflict of interest issue to the hiring HR but no action was taken not any reply toy email came.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project related interview questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion, Asked some questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have attended for manual testing. I was little easy

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Be clear with your basics
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Maven basics, Design Patterns

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear with your basics and be confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Some questions were asked on quantitative aptitude

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions on stock market and mutual funds were asked
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some practical market based questions were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Private Equity
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain capital market and bond market in detail
  • Ans. 

    Capital market is a platform for buying and selling long-term securities, while bond market is a subset of capital market where fixed-income securities are traded.

    • Capital market deals with long-term securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

    • It provides a platform for companies to raise capital by issuing securities to investors

    • Bond market is a subset of capital market where fixed-income securities such as corpo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your gap in second job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and go through basics before interview
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