Preqin Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Production gap explain
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Production gap refers to the difference between the actual production output and the planned production output.
• Production gap can occur due to machine breakdowns, shortage of raw materials, or inefficient production processes.

• It can lead to delays in delivery, increased costs, and decreased customer satisfaction.

• Monitoring production processes regularly and addressing any issues promptly can help minimize production ga
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Aptitude was hard to crack. The cutoff will be around 80%

Research round - It is easy compared to aptitude

30 Minutes Group discussion

Q1. Alternative Investment
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Q2. Tell me about yourself
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Q1. Situational based questions
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Q2. Decision om the time of Disputes among coworkers
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Disputes among coworkers should be addressed promptly and fairly to maintain a positive work environment.
• Encourage open communication between coworkers to address and resolve disputes effectively.

• Implement a clear conflict resolution process to handle disputes in a timely manner.

• Promote a culture of respect and collaboration to prevent conflicts from escalating.

• Seek mediation or intervention from HR if disputes cannot ...read more
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Q3. Background question
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Q1. About Secondary research and primary research and about my current role
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Basic and advance excel

Q1. About my current role and responsibilities. Financial statement, balance sheet
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Q1. About financials, Amortization and Depriciation, common stock, prefered stock
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Excel and Research based Questions

Q1. Basic Financials Questions and work experience
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Q2. What is Amortization and Depreciation
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Amortization is the process of spreading out the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life, while depreciation is the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.
• Amortization is used for intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

• Depreciation is used for tangible assets such as buildings, machinery, and vehicles.

• Both amortization and depreciation help in matching the expens...read more
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Q3. What is Cashflow
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Cashflow is the movement of money in and out of a business, representing the net amount of cash being transferred.
• Cashflow is crucial for assessing the financial health of a company.

• Positive cashflow means more money is coming in than going out.

• Negative cashflow indicates more money is going out than coming in.

• Cashflow can be affected by factors such as sales, expenses, investments, and loans.

• Cashflow statement is a fi...read more
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Q4. What is Common Share and Preferred Share
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Common shares represent ownership in a company and typically come with voting rights, while preferred shares have priority over common shares in terms of dividends and assets.
• Common shares give shareholders voting rights in a company's decisions.

• Preferred shares have priority over common shares in receiving dividends and assets in case of liquidation.

• Common shares are more volatile in terms of price fluctuations compar...read more
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Q1. Situational based Questions
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Q1. Questions from asp.net core
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Q1. Question from my past working experiance
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Q1. Questions on website performance improvement
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Q1. Salary discussion
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Assignment based on financial calculation or writing test

Q1. Excel test npv irr, sumif, filter
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Q1. Managerial interview
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I had been interviewed on the basis of excel test related to advanced excel tecniques.

Q1. I have been interviewed on the basis of alternative assets, finance etc.
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Q2. Tell me about hedge funds
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Hedge funds are investment funds that use various strategies to maximize returns for their investors.
• Hedge funds are typically only available to accredited investors due to their complex and risky nature.

• They often use leverage and derivatives to amplify returns, but this also increases the risk of losses.

• Hedge funds charge both a management fee (usually 2%) and a performance fee (usually 20%) based on profits earned.

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