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Northern Trust Operating Services Analyst Interview Questions and Answers
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Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or group of assets.
Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, or arbitrage.
Types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.
Options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price before or on a specified date.
Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at...
Capital market is a financial market where individuals and institutions trade financial securities.
Capital market facilitates the buying and selling of long-term debt and equity instruments.
It includes stock markets and bond markets.
Investors can raise capital by issuing securities in the capital market.
Examples include New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq.
A mutual fund is a type of investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.
Mutual funds are managed by professional fund managers who make investment decisions on behalf of the investors.
Investors buy shares in the mutual fund and the value of their investment is determined by the performance of the underlying securities.
Mutual ...
My strengths include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure.
Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work well under pressure
A dormant account is an account that has had no activity for a long period of time. Investment banking involves providing financial services to clients.
A dormant account is an account that has not been used for a certain period of time, usually 12 months or more.
Investment banking involves providing financial services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, and securities trading to clients.
Dormant account...
Trade and settlement process involves the exchange of securities and funds between parties to complete a transaction.
Trade execution: Parties agree on terms of trade and execute the transaction.
Clearing: Trade details are confirmed and matched by clearing houses.
Settlement: Securities and funds are exchanged to complete the transaction.
Post-settlement: Reconciliation and reporting of the trade.
Examples: Stock exch...
Skills needed to perform depend on the job role and industry.
Technical skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management skills
Leadership skills
I have a strong understanding of financial markets and their workings.
Familiar with various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives
Knowledge of market trends and analysis techniques
Experience in financial modeling and forecasting
Understanding of macroeconomic factors that impact financial markets
Ability to interpret financial statements and reports
Examples: analyzing stock performance, creatin...
Northern Trust Operating Services Analyst Interview Experiences
40 interviews found
Anonymous
I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
Reasoning and quants
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What is custody services
- Ans.
Custody services involve safeguarding and managing financial assets on behalf of clients.
Custody services typically include safekeeping of assets, settlement of trades, and collection of dividends and interest.
Custodians may also provide reporting, tax support, and other administrative services to clients.
Examples of custody service providers include banks, brokerage firms, and trust companies.
- Q2. Difference between Future and Forward contracts
- Ans.
Future contracts are standardized and traded on exchanges, while forward contracts are customized and traded over-the-counter.
Future contracts are traded on exchanges, while forward contracts are traded over-the-counter.
Future contracts are standardized in terms of contract size, expiration date, and settlement, while forward contracts are customized based on the needs of the parties involved.
Future contracts are marke...
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- Investment Banking
- Accounting
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Basic introduction education
- Q2. Education basic introduction
(2 Questions)
- Q1. About self introduction
- Q2. Financial basics terms
Selected
It was easy and clear with topics
(1 Question)
- Q1. Completely on derivatives, and its types
(2 Questions)
- Q1. It was quick and easy overall
- Q2. Salary and location discussion
Its little twisted
its related to ethic based totally
(1 Question)
- Q1. About accounting basic
Nikita Revankar
(1 Question)
- Q1. Everything about derivatives that’s it and don’t
Selected
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Overview of Financial Market
- Ans. Maths problems
- Q2. Are you able to relocate
- Q3. Anti-Money Laundering
- Q4. Derivatives questions
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- Equity Research
Selected
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.
Logical,numerical,vocabulary,behavioral
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Any studies pending
- Q2. Previous experience
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Derivative? options and types, indexation
- Q2. Sensex, nifty, financial st
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Talk 2 mint on any thing
- Ans.
I will talk about the impact of technology on communication.
Technology has revolutionized communication by making it faster and more convenient.
Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have connected people from all over the world.
Video conferencing tools like Zoom have made remote communication seamless.
Smartphones have made it easier to stay in touch with friends and family through calls, texts, and video cha...
- Q2. Tell me abt 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 academic career.
I am proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python to analyze and interpret data.
I have experience in creating visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
I a...
Selected
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There was 1 interview round.
(5 Questions)
- Q1. Explain Derivatives and types
- Ans.
Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or group of assets.
Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, or arbitrage.
Types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.
Options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price before or on a specified date.
Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a sp...
- Q2. What is trade life cycle
- Q3. Money market and capital market
- Q4. Trade and settlement process in detail
- Ans.
Trade and settlement process involves the exchange of securities and funds between parties to complete a transaction.
Trade execution: Parties agree on terms of trade and execute the transaction.
Clearing: Trade details are confirmed and matched by clearing houses.
Settlement: Securities and funds are exchanged to complete the transaction.
Post-settlement: Reconciliation and reporting of the trade.
Examples: Stock exchanges...
- Q5. Define Zero coupon bonds
- Ans.
Zero coupon bonds are fixed-income securities that do not pay interest but are issued at a discount to face value.
Zero coupon bonds are issued at a discount to face value and do not pay periodic interest payments.
Investors earn a return by purchasing the bond at a discount and receiving the full face value at maturity.
These bonds are also known as discount bonds or deep discount bonds.
Examples of zero coupon bonds incl...
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- Financial Analysis
YASH AMIN
Selected
I appeared for an interview before Sep 2023.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. About Derivatives
- Q2. About Northern Trust
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
It was as normal apitude..it was situation based
(1 Question)
- Q1. Accounts based questions
(1 Question)
- Q1. I did go too the round i was rejected..
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