Northern Trust Operating Services Investment Advisor Interview Questions and Answers

Basics of accounting and some aptitude questions

Q1. Tell me something not on your resume.
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Q2. Why do you want to work in IBD versus other branches?
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Q1. Fund accounting and reconciliation and
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Q2. Fund accounting and reconciliation
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Q3. General private equity funds Fund register Gp and Lp difference
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Private equity funds are investment vehicles that pool capital from investors to acquire and invest in companies.
• General private equity funds are not focused on a specific industry or sector

• Fund register is a document that contains information about a private equity fund, including its investment strategy, fees, and terms

• GP (General Partner) is the manager of the private equity fund, responsible for making investment d...read more
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Q4. Kkp launching the new fund
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KKP is launching a new fund.
• The new fund may have a specific focus or investment strategy.

• KKP may be targeting a certain demographic or market with the new fund.

• The launch of a new fund could indicate growth and expansion for KKP.

• Investors may be interested in the new fund and its potential returns.
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It had 3 sections Grammer, Aptitude, Finance

Q1. Face to Face interview with Manager
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Q1. Personality test with HR Manager
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Q1. About the past organization,my role of work,my projects and what is the reason of change.
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Q1. Why do you want to make career in this field
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Q2. Understanding about industry and market?
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Understanding industry and market is crucial for an investment analyst to make informed decisions.
• Researching and analyzing industry trends and market conditions

• Identifying key players and competitors in the industry

• Assessing the impact of economic and political factors on the industry and market

• Staying up-to-date with regulatory changes and their impact on the industry

• Using data and analytics to make informed investme...read more
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Focuses on Financial Analysis, Banking Terms and basic knowledge, logical reasoning, decision making and valuations

Random topics are given. 12 mins total GD time. 8 to 10 mins for speaking of group members. 2 min for summary by one select candidate.

Q1. Whixh are the valuations methods you are aware about. How to conduct them.
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Valuation methods include DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and LBO analysis.
• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis involves forecasting future cash flows and discounting them back to present value.

• Comparable Company Analysis involves comparing the target company to similar publicly traded companies to determine valuation multiples.

• Precedent Transactions Analysis involves looking at past M&A transa...read more
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Q2. What is your understanding of financial statements. How are three related to each other.
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Financial statements are documents that provide information about a company's financial performance and position.
• Financial statements include the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

• The income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a period of time, resulting in net income or loss.

• The balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific poin...read more
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Q3. Tell us about yourself.
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Q4. Guesstimate based questions.
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Q5. Some more qustions on basic finance concept understanding
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Q1. Compare tata motors with mahindra basis a snapshot. Give points of comparison.
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Tata Motors and Mahindra are two major players in the Indian automotive industry, with Tata Motors being larger in terms of revenue and market share.
• Tata Motors is a larger company in terms of revenue and market share compared to Mahindra.

• Tata Motors has a more diverse product portfolio including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles, while Mahindra is known for its SUVs and tractors.

• Both compa...read more
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Q2. Metric understanding check based question such as ebitda/ev, pe ratio, debt to ebitda ratio, valuation methods.
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Q1. HR Round - tell me about yourself
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Q2. Are you aware of job terms and conditions
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Q3. Basic background questions for cultural fit check
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