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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 2 Feb 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What do you mean by repo/reverse repo rate? What is its current value?
  • Ans. 

    Repo/reverse repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends/borrows money from banks. Current value varies.

    • Repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks

    • Reverse repo rate is the rate at which RBI borrows money from commercial banks

    • These rates are used to control inflation and liquidity in the economy

    • Current repo rate is 4.00% and reverse repo rate is 3.35% as of August 2021

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is money to you? How do banks create money?
  • Ans. 

    Money is a medium of exchange for goods and services. Banks create money through the process of fractional reserve banking.

    • Money is a universally accepted medium of exchange

    • It facilitates transactions for goods and services

    • Banks create money through fractional reserve banking

    • Banks lend out more money than they have in reserves

    • This creates new money in the economy

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume was asked for in the beginning of the selection procedure.

Round: Test
Experience: The written test was on similar lines as the CAT exam – it had questions from verbal ability, quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning. The difficulty level was mediocre. The written test also had an essay writing as and the topic was anything which came out of your mind.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The topic for was "Education and Success go hand in hand" – they were looking for someone who can stand his/her viewpoint and has a clear thought process.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR interview had very common questions. These included questions about my strength and weakness, about my managerial skills, about how i handle difficult situation and what my family background is. He also asked me about my long term and short term goals.

In the technical interview all questions were from economics (since the interviewer was from economics honors background):
Various slab rates
Questions from any microeconomics/macroeconomics topic can be asked.

College Name: DELHI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMERCE

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Give an example of money laundering
  • Ans. 

    Money laundering is the process of making illegally obtained money appear legal.

    • Money is moved through a series of transactions to conceal its origin

    • The money is often invested in legitimate businesses or assets

    • The launderer may use shell companies or offshore accounts to hide the money

    • Examples include drug trafficking, embezzlement, and tax evasion

    • Money laundering is a serious crime with severe penalties

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be thorough with concepts

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Core Java, selenium, appium and rest assured

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Know what you answering

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your articleship exposure?
  • Ans. 

    I completed my articleship in a reputed CA firm where I gained exposure to various aspects of accounting and auditing.

    • Worked on audit assignments for clients in different industries

    • Prepared financial statements and tax returns

    • Assisted in statutory audits and tax audits

    • Learned about internal controls and risk management

    • Attended client meetings and interacted with clients

    • Developed skills in using accounting software and

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are key controls in Procurement to payment process?
  • Ans. 

    Key controls in Procurement to payment process include segregation of duties, approval hierarchy, and invoice matching.

    • Segregation of duties to prevent fraud and errors

    • Approval hierarchy to ensure proper authorization

    • Invoice matching to verify accuracy of invoices

    • Vendor master data management to prevent duplicate or fraudulent vendors

    • Purchase order management to ensure goods/services are received as ordered

    • Contract man...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are few critical observations you find during the articleship?
  • Ans. 

    Observations during articleship

    • Lack of proper guidance from seniors

    • Long working hours and high workload

    • Limited exposure to different areas of work

    • Inadequate training on soft skills and communication

    • Inconsistent quality of work assigned

    • Opportunities to learn from mistakes and take ownership of work

    • Importance of time management and prioritization

    • Significance of building professional relationships

    • Understanding the importa

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus more on the audits performed during the articleship.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Deloitte?
  • Q2. Do you understand that there will be a lot of traveling and poor work life balance?
  • Q3. Why did you study Finance and Marketing?
Round 3 - Case Study 

How would you evaluate the financial cost of pollution in Delhi?

Round 4 - Case Study 

I am someone who wants to invest in Mutual Fund. Help me invest.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Know your CV well.
2. Practice case questions
3. Practice questions around your CV

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Offline test. Mostly concerned with data sufficiency, geometry and age relations and such apti questions. In verbal part there was sentence equivalence and completion questions. Small RC passages were as well.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was mostly asked some problems and approaches of mathematics and I had been asked about an algorithm I implemented in one of my research project.

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Rahul Raghuwanshi

posted on 11 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. •How will you manage someone in your team who is very aggressive?
  • Ans. 

    I would address the behavior directly and provide support for the individual to manage their aggression.

    • Have a private conversation with the individual to discuss their behavior and how it is impacting the team

    • Provide resources for the individual to manage their aggression, such as anger management classes or counseling

    • Set clear expectations for behavior and consequences if the behavior continues

    • Monitor the individual'...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. •How will you set up a new department?
  • Ans. 

    To set up a new department, I would follow a structured approach that involves defining goals, identifying resources, and establishing processes.

    • Define the purpose and goals of the department

    • Identify the necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget

    • Establish processes and procedures for the department's operations

    • Develop a communication plan to ensure collaboration with other departments

    • Create a train...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. •Tell me about your work experience abroad? Did you experience any cultural shock?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked in multiple countries and experienced cultural differences, but no major cultural shock.

    • Worked in Japan, where punctuality and respect for hierarchy are highly valued

    • Worked in the US, where work-life balance is important and direct communication is common

    • Worked in the UAE, where Friday is a weekend day and Arabic is the official language

    • Adapted to different cultural norms and learned to appreciate diversi

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  • Q4. •How would you manage a project? If suddenly some uncertain situation arises, how would you deal with it?
  • Ans. 

    I would manage a project by following a structured approach and adapt to uncertain situations by analyzing the situation and taking appropriate actions.

    • I would start by defining the project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

    • Then, I would create a project plan with timelines, milestones, and resources required.

    • I would communicate the plan to all stakeholders and ensure everyone is on the same page.

    • If an uncertain situ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: This interview was completely a behavioral plus a situation based interview. Interviewer asked about various situations and asked me what and how I would react to or manage those situations.





Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: This round was a mix of PI questions (mostly resume based) and small cases. Some case questions asked were
•How would you decide what transportation mode to choose for movement of materials?
•What is the market size of golf equipment in South Africa?

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: This round was again a mix of PI questions and cases. Some case questions asked were
•What is the market size of lighting fixtures in Middle-East?
•How would you devise a market entry strategy in Middle-East for a US based lighting equipment manufacturer?
•How would you reduce the cost of inbound logistics at an automotive facility?

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: This round was mostly to check fitment. A lot of personal questions were asked. Additionally some cases were asked too
•How will you improve the efficiency of Kendriya Vidyalayas (I was a student here, so this question). Develop a linear program to achieve this. (Again due to my background)
•List 10 different uses of a refrigerator for an Eskimo?
Tips: Be very clear about the question “Why PRTM”? This will come in all the rounds.

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were bit tough

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It was a telephonic round and consisted of basic HR questions and few more technical questions.

College Name: NIT Durgapur

I appeared for an interview in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Questions were about the work I had done in my internships, General questions on core engineering topics
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and client management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Skilled in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendations

    • Proven track record of successful project implementations

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Client-focused approach to problem-solving

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  • Q3. Your background?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced consultant with a background in finance and project management.

    • 10+ years of experience in finance and project management

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Proven track record of successful project implementations

    • Experience working with cross-functional teams

    • Certified in project management (PMP)

    • Previous clients include Fortune 500 companies such as XYZ Corp

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What do you do in your free time?
  • Ans. 

    In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, and trying out new recipes.

    • Hiking in local trails and national parks

    • Reading fiction and non-fiction books

    • Experimenting with cooking and baking new dishes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Questions related to general awareness
  • Q6. Discussion on the skills written on the resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Shortlisting on data analytics background/ Management Internship experience

Round: Test
Tips: Medium level of toughness
Duration: 1 hour

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked about everything written in the resume. (related to technical points)
Tips: Communicate and explain properly

Round: HR Interview
Tips: The next questions of the HR will be based on the answer that you gave to his previous one. Thoroughly read about the company.

Round: Telephonic conversation senior employes
Experience: I was asked to tell my favorite subject. Then the interviewer picked on of the subjects that I had mentioned him and asked me about what all topics I had covered on that subject. I was asked to explain every topic with proper examples.
Tips: They will test how well structures your answer is. Mention the subject fairly related to the JD.

College Name: VIT Vellore

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Ramandeep Singh

posted on 15 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself in brief
  • Q2. What are the losses in pipes, how to design a water system for a MS building
  • Ans. 

    Losses in pipes and designing a water system for a multi-storey building

    • Losses in pipes refer to the energy or pressure drop that occurs as water flows through the system.

    • There are various types of losses in pipes, including friction losses, fittings losses, and elevation losses.

    • To design a water system for a multi-storey building, factors such as water demand, pipe sizing, pressure requirements, and system layout need...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Questions related to Bernoulli Principle and fluid Mechanics
  • Q4. What are you weakness and what are you doing to overcome it?
  • Q5. Tell me about your strengths?
  • Q6. Why we should hire you?
  • Q7. Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Ans. 

    Monte Carlo simulation is a computational method that uses random sampling to model and analyze complex systems.

    • It involves generating random inputs and running simulations to estimate the probability of different outcomes.

    • It can be used in finance to model stock prices or in engineering to test the reliability of a product.

    • It is named after the famous casino in Monaco, as it involves a similar element of chance.

    • It can...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why you do not want to for Higher studies

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was an aptitude test judging individual's quantitative, verbal, cognitive skills.
Tips: Solve Aptitude regularly. Play online word games, Arithmetic Games.
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Total Questions: 45-50

Round: Interview
Experience: There were three interviewers in the panel and interview went for about 50 minutes. As I entered the interview room, they started shelling of questions, and their most of the questions was from the answers that I was giving. They asked me some stress giving questions and I gave the answer in a manner that they started laughing.
Tips: Be precise, because interviewers will ask questions based on your answers. Completely go through the profile of the company and how can you relate it your work field. Do not try to lie about anything but yes "Intelligent bluffing" is o.k if you are good at it but NOT ALWAYS. Look at the eyes of interviewers who asked you the question. 



Maintain a stress free face with a smile when they ask question.



Have a glass of water before entering and enter with a cheerful face and wish the interview panel. 

Look SMART.

Round: Interview
Experience: It was a telephonic interview and the HR asked me questions mostly related to my course project in which I used Monte Carlo Simulation and why I don't want to go for PhD by saying I have good academic records.
Tips: You should know of the topics that you mentioned in your resume.



Be confident.

College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Protiviti Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Protiviti Analyst 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 Protiviti. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Protiviti expect are KYC, Aml, Compliance, Due Diligence and Recruitment.
What are the top questions asked in Protiviti Analyst interview?

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