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I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Since it is a Finance profile, it would help if you have any finance /economics/ MBA projects to write about. DB looks for a good CPI and decent projects or extra curriculars and interest in the finance sector. It also wouldn?t hurt to mention your technical skills here.
Round: Test
Experience: And since most of the finance work in India is back office (with all due respect to all those who have been placed in this sector) you have to be comfortable with numbers and calculations. The test is a typical CAT type paper mostly concentrating on quantitative analysis and data interpretation. There is also a bonus finance section for those who have knowledge on the subject. Again practice cat type papers well and sit with a knowledgeable friend of yours to discuss topics in finance.
Tips: Realize when you are in a recession period. No job comes easy. Most of us who are not insanely intelligent like that one dude in your wing need to practice hard for the test to get through. In a recession/slack scenario core companies save the day. Don?t neglect your core courses.
Duration: 45 minutes
I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.
Interview Questionnaire
6 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself from the day u were born till today (Stopped mid way when I mentioned the finance course)
- Q2. What is a Brownian motion? Properties of Brownian motion?
- Ans.
Brownian motion is the random motion of particles in a fluid due to collisions with other particles.
Brownian motion was first observed by Robert Brown in 1827.
It is named after the botanist Robert Brown.
The motion is caused by the random movement of fluid molecules.
Brownian motion is a continuous-time stochastic process.
It is often used to model various phenomena in physics, finance, and biology.
Properties of Brownian ...
- Q3. What is a Martingale? What are Markov Processes? Is Martingale a Markov Process? Are Markov Processes Martingales?
- Ans.
A Martingale is a mathematical concept used in probability theory and statistics. Markov Processes are stochastic processes that satisfy the Markov property.
A Martingale is a sequence of random variables where the expected value of the next variable, given the current and past variables, is equal to the current variable.
Markov Processes are stochastic processes where the future state depends only on the current state a...
- Q4. Then the HR guy asked me One trait of mine that I’m not proud of?
- Q5. Then there was a puzzle m2 = n2 + 32294 ( It was also asked in last year’s interview)
- Q6. Then there was another HR question, In a group would it be better for me to assume a leadership position or simply be a part of it? Why?
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The Maths section had questions on basic probability and statistics. Also the Maths section had a higher weight age than the other sections (Questions carrying 3 marks each while other sections had 1 or 2 marks for each question. They were here, offering a quant profile so that justifies the distribution.) The DI/Quant (2 marks each) and English (1 Mark Each) section were similar to CAT. The finance section had questions on Basic Accounting. Anyone who did well in the Maths section could find his name in the shortlist.
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Possible Lapses: I
Interview Questionnaire
11 Questions
- Q1. Put in +,-,*,/ between the digits 3,3,8,8 (in any order ) such that the result was 24
- Q2. If an ant had to travel along the walls, what is the minimum distance between the opposite ends of a cuboid?
- Ans.
The minimum distance between opposite ends of a cuboid is the length of the diagonal of the cuboid.
To find the diagonal, use the Pythagorean theorem: diagonal = sqrt(length^2 + width^2 + height^2)
The length, width, and height of the cuboid must be known to calculate the diagonal
The ant can travel along any of the three pairs of opposite walls, so the minimum distance is the shortest diagonal
Example: A cuboid with lengt...
- Q3. Why do you wish to work in the finance sector?
- Ans.
I wish to work in the finance sector because of my interest in financial markets and my desire to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions.
I have a strong passion for finance and economics
I enjoy analyzing financial data and making informed decisions
I want to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions
I am interested in the constantly evolving financial markets
I believe th...
- Q4. Why Deutsche Bank?
- Ans.
Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong reputation and diverse range of services.
Deutsche Bank has a strong reputation in the industry
It offers a diverse range of services including investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking
The bank has a global presence with operations in over 70 countries
Deutsche Bank has a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
It has a strong fo
- Q5. Why should we hire you?
- Ans.
I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.
I have a proven track record of success in similar roles.
I possess the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
I am a quick learner and adaptable to new situations.
I am a team player and can work collaboratively with others.
I am passionate about this industry and eager to contribute to its growth.
- Q6. What is your biggest repent and failure in IIT Kanpur?
- Ans.
My biggest regret in IIT Kanpur was not taking advantage of all the opportunities available.
I wish I had participated in more extracurricular activities.
I regret not networking with more professors and alumni.
I failed to prioritize my time effectively and missed out on valuable experiences.
I wish I had taken more challenging courses and pushed myself academically.
I failed to seek help when I struggled with certain subj...
- Q7. What has been the best moment of yours in IITK?
- Ans.
Winning the inter-hostel sports championship in my final year.
Being a part of the hostel sports team for four years.
Training hard and strategizing with the team to improve our performance.
Winning the championship after a tough competition with other hostels.
Celebrating with my teammates and hostel mates after the victory.
- Q8. Explain about your intern paper?
- Ans.
My intern paper was about the impact of social media on mental health.
Researched the effects of social media on mental health
Analyzed data from surveys and studies
Discussed potential solutions to mitigate negative effects
Presented findings to team and received positive feedback
- Q9. Rank the Bonds, CDS and Loans in order of the interest rates they offered?
- Ans.
Ranking of interest rates offered by Bonds, CDS and Loans.
CDS usually offer the highest interest rates due to their higher risk
Bonds offer lower interest rates than CDS but are less risky
Loans typically offer the lowest interest rates as they are secured by collateral
Interest rates can vary depending on the issuer's creditworthiness and market conditions
- Q10. Tell about three important things that were currently happening in the world of Business
- Ans.
1. Digital transformation 2. E-commerce boom 3. Sustainability and social responsibility
Companies are investing heavily in digital transformation to stay competitive
E-commerce sales have skyrocketed due to the pandemic and changing consumer behavior
Businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability and social responsibility to meet consumer demands and reduce their environmental impact
- Q11. Explain Fiscal Cliff, Euro-Debt Crisis and the Palestine war
- Ans.
Fiscal Cliff is a term used to describe a combination of tax increases and spending cuts. Euro-Debt Crisis refers to the financial crisis faced by some European countries. Palestine war is a conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Fiscal Cliff: Combination of tax increases and spending cuts in the US
Euro-Debt Crisis: Financial crisis faced by some European countries like Greece, Spain, and Portugal
Palestine war: Conflict...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: This year we had a resume based shortlisting across all IITs. There were around 35 students who were shortlisted form IITK. But, most probably DB would be continuing with its aptitude test based shortlisting, like the previous years (they ask around 25 aptitude questions, and 1 essay on some current topic).
Tips: DB resorts to resume based shortlisting again, they give a tremendous weight age to your CPI , any background in finance (intern in financial firms or on some related topic, so you see a lot of ECO and Maths Students being shortlisted.) Also, they look at the overall profile as well, but the above 2 factors were the most important this year. A comprehensive study of any of the CAT Maths material of CL or Time will suffice your preparations : focus more on how fast you can solve a problem.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1.This was a mixed interview of both HR and Technical.
2. It lasted for 30 minutes. I entered the room and was greeted by 3 people, shook my hands with all of them.
3. They asked me if I was hungry or not, I told them that I was thirsty rather and they offered me a Tropicana. (The reason I am citing this is, after my selection, in the night Mr. Nishant told me that this had set up the tone in the room, because the earlier 4 candidates whom they interviewed were too shy and refused to have anything, they judged it as my confidence rather, though it was never an intended one).
4. I was asked about how many companies I was interviewing in slot 1, and they seemed to be impressed on hearing the number 7.
5. They asked me what my preference order was, and I told them the truth that I would definitely interview with DB, Credit Suisse and Worldquant, and if time permits maybe with BCG or Opera.
6. Then they asked me to give a brief introduction, and asked me to stop when I was talking about my intern at Morgan Stanley and the paper I published over there. Mr. Nishant asked me if I was offered a PPO by them, and I told them the truth about my mentor not finding any position for me. He gave a sarcastic remark at MS, that going by the markets, its evident that they are not in a good shape now, and all I did was smile.
7. I was asked that if I got an offer from Morgan in my 8th sem, would I go. I told them, that if I got into DB/WQ/Credit Suisse/BCG , then definitely no, o/w yes. The reason I cited was that, inspite of all the money, I had to go through the entire placement procedure which in itself was a big pain, then an offer after that doesn’t help, they could have given it earlier. All three of them laughed and I seemed to have convinced them. I was asked to explain my work there, which I did pretty well.
8. I was also asked if I sat for DB during the intern procedure and I again told them the truth, as I have written earlier.
Tips: They weren’t judging me on finance or quant, because of my CPI and previous background as an intern. A lot of people were grilled on these though, if they said they were interested in these and all. They were trying to have a conversation with me, and testing my confidence, and when I came out of the room, I knew I had done well.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: 1. It was the second technical interview and the panel was of Mr. Vikram Khanderia (Business Head) and a senior person from algo- trading. It lasted for 20 minutes.
2. I entered the room, greeted them and was asked to describe myself in one minute.
3. I did that pretty well as I thought. Mr. Vikram asked me to explain my paper in Morgan Stanley to the two of them, I took a pen and paper and tried explaining them the whole of it. I actually did pretty bad (I had explained this to others quite well earlier, maybe I became a bit nervous.) They didn’t get the full essence of the work, though understood that it was very valuable to the firm.
4. Then I was asked a very trivial question as to rank the Bonds, CDS and Loans in order of the interest rates they offered, and give an explanation on the same. (I had worked on these instruments during my intern, so was asked this). I knew the order and told them that, but struggled for around 5 minutes with the answer. Then they told me the reason for it, and I was just repenting the way my interview was proceeding.
5. Then Mr. Vikram asked me to tell three important things that were currently happening in the world of Business. (I never used to read ET, but read it the previous day). Told them, that Cinemax had just acquired PVR , and as soon as I told it, he just stood up and lashed at me that how could a small Indian company acquisition affect Wall Street. I then understand what a mockery I had made (and was mentally prepared for the Credit Suisse interview after this, because I was sure to be kicked out from here.)
6. Continuing, he wrote three things on paper : Fiscal Cliff, Euro-Debt Crisis and the Palestine war and asked to me explain all of them. I knew the 1st two very well, and started. Though I wasn’t very convincing because I had become a bit tensed, but still I told all that I knew about them in any order though not very confidently. I was asked some counter questions, which I answered and a small discussion followed as to how could the war affect the oil prices in India and gave some logical explanation.
7. Then, the other person took a piece of paper and told that If he folded it 100 times , what would be its total width, if the width of one side is 1 unit.
8. I found it out and told the answer was 2100 . He asked me to calculate it, and I still can’t believe I told them it was 1024 (210 ) * 1024, and then he asked me re calculate it. I immediately realized what a fool I was making of myself, and told it was 1024* multiplied 10 times ~ 1030. (which was right :P). I was asked to leave.
9. I came out and told the volunteers that I had messed it up and there was no chance I would get selected. So I was going for the CS interview. I was asked to wait for a minute and then the volunteers entered the room and after a minute asked me to go and meet Mr. Vikram.
10. He asked me what my concern was, I told him that I was sorry to have messed his round after such an awesome round 1 and that I won’t get selected. He gave me a smile and said that they had really liked me. I asked them if I would get an offer, because it would be my dream come true so early in the morning, He told me that there were SPO clauses that he couldn’t tell me, but ‘You are intelligent enough to understand. If I were you, I would put my suit off and go out for a drink :P’ ). I was overwhelmed, had a firm handshake with the both of them , and there it was at 9.50 AM. in the morning.
General Tips: I have watched this year’s placement process very closely and would like to point out a few things to the readers, which are very important.
1. Be Realistic : This is perhaps one of the most important factors in the placements. I have seen so many people expect so much from them and when they don’t get shortlisted somewhere, it’s the end of the world for them. You must understand that there are certain limitations on you because of your CV till date (however intellectual or Bakait you might me). The key to this is be realistic, like Being a person from MME or BSBE, its actually difficult for you to crack a quant firm like Goldman/Morgan because of your curriculum here (however good you might be at Algos or Maths), the good thing is to accept it. Not having tremendous peaks in your resume will in not place you among the 20 shortlisted in BCG for instance. So, on a very serious note, everyone knows inside out what he/she is capable of, so please be realistic in your ambitions and try to excel in the options you have. Believe me, the goals may not be sky-high, but definitely are achievable.
2. Resume : Over the years, all the firms tell us that IITB/D resumes are well made than IITK ones. Get some of the resumes from your friends over there, ask some of your IITK seniors for their resume, SPO is always there to help you out. But Please denote at least 2 weeks in preparing your master resume and sub-resumes for every company.
3. PPTs : Try and attend the PPTs of the companies. You can actually get to know a lot about the work culture there and what is expected of you in your initial years. It will help you decide if this is actually the thing for you or not.
4. Don’t Speculate : During October-Nov. , most of the students actually waste a lot of efforts in just speculating ‘Yaar yeh company toh ise le hi legi’. Believe me , it happens a lot, confuses you and wastes a lot of your time (especially if you are a 4 Year student.)
5. DPC : Please form a good DPC at least for your own sake. Yes maybe the post might not be of value, but a hard working student can make a lot of difference to his department placements. You cannot expect the OPCs to call in every company of your department.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. You have a decent CPI and are from Maths background so why not go for a
- Ans.
I am passionate about applying my mathematical skills to solve complex problems in the field of analysis.
I believe that my strong mathematical background provides me with a solid foundation for analytical work.
Mathematics has taught me critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills that are essential for an analyst role.
I enjoy working with numbers and using mathematical models to gain insights and make i...
- Q2. -What did they tell you about GMC (Global Markets Center) ?
- Q3. What is inflation?
- Ans.
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is increasing.
Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money
It is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Causes of inflation include increase in money supply, demand-pull, cost-push, etc.
Hyperinflation is a severe form of inflation where prices rise rapidly
Inflation can have both positive and negative effects on the economy
- Q4. Why is inflation being talked about these days?
- Ans.
Inflation is being talked about these days due to its impact on the economy and people's lives.
Inflation is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services over a period of time.
It reduces the purchasing power of money, making goods and services more expensive.
Inflation can be caused by factors such as increased demand, supply shortages, or changes in government policies.
High inflation can erode savings, de...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Started with an informal chit chat. I grabbed my opportunity. In my first line I told them that
I had done my internship with Lehman Brothers. (Remember I wanted to drive my
interview). No wonder the next 5-6 questions were on my internship. There were followed
by a couple of questions on swaps, spreads etc which I had mentioned in my resume (Note
questions were not out of the blue
Interview Questionnaire
8 Questions
- Q1. A nimbu paani wala spends all of his daily income on his daily expenditure except only as much as would enable him to conduct equal business on the next day. He now wants to aim at starting to save for the...
- Ans.
Advise the nimbu paani wala on how to start saving for the future.
Encourage him to set a savings goal and create a budget to achieve it.
Suggest he start small by saving a small percentage of his daily income.
Recommend he explore investment options to grow his savings over time.
Remind him to continue setting aside enough money for his daily expenses.
Provide resources or education on financial literacy to help him make i
- Q2. An IT sector multinational wants to expand its business into more countries. Suggest a strategy. This was the question given in the VC round by the Partner. It was followed by a lot of numerical and qualit...
- Ans.
To expand into more countries, the IT sector multinational can adopt a market entry strategy that includes market research, partnerships, localization, and scalability.
Conduct thorough market research to identify potential countries for expansion
Establish strategic partnerships with local companies to leverage their knowledge and networks
Adapt products and services to meet the specific needs and preferences of each tar...
- Q3. An IT sector company wants to increase the number of BPOs in India. Devise a metric that will help it rank cities according to their favourability to host this BPO
- Ans.
A metric to rank Indian cities for BPOs
Consider factors like availability of skilled workforce, infrastructure, cost of living, and government policies
Weight each factor based on its importance to the company
Collect data on each factor for different cities and assign scores
Rank cities based on their total score
Examples of factors: number of universities, quality of transportation, cost of office space, tax incentives
Re...
- Q4. The supply chain head in an auto company in India is frustrated about manufacturing stopping frequently because of parts not being readily available at the assembly line and comes to you for help. What cou...
- Ans.
The probable reasons for manufacturing stoppages due to parts unavailability in an auto company in India and suggested solutions.
Probable reasons: supply chain disruptions, inventory management issues, quality control problems, lack of communication with suppliers
Investigate by analyzing historical data, conducting supplier audits, implementing real-time tracking systems
Solutions: improve forecasting accuracy, establis...
- Q5. How many airplanes are flying in the Indian sky at the moment?
- Ans.
The exact number of airplanes flying in the Indian sky at the moment is not available.
The number of airplanes flying in the Indian sky changes constantly.
It depends on factors such as time of day, weather conditions, and airline schedules.
However, on average, there are around 2,000 flights in the Indian airspace at any given time.
This number includes both domestic and international flights.
The Indian aviation industry ...
- Q6. How many years will it take the Delhi Metro to break even?
- Ans.
The Delhi Metro is expected to break even in 2025.
The Delhi Metro has been expanding rapidly and has seen a steady increase in ridership.
The metro has been able to generate revenue through advertising and property development.
The government has also provided financial support to the metro.
Based on current projections, the Delhi Metro is expected to break even in 2025.
- Q7. Why not MBA?
- Q8. Interview-4
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The interviewer also said: "It seems like you are more interested in finance and BCG is only the second option. We don’t like being the second option." All these questions required some delicate handling.
Round: Interview
Experience: This was a sort of stress interview because the interviewer seemed disinterested and dissatisfied with everything i said and kept on demanding for more while impressing that whatever I am coming up with was really of no significance.
Tips: What worked in my favor was I dint get flustered by his attitude, kept smiling and working at the problem objectively. When I would come to the end of one line of thinking and would have no more answers to his “What next” I would frankly tell him that and ask him in return for more suggestions. It resulted in him complimenting my way of thinking at the end and saying that I was one of the best and most practical candidates that he had interviewed that day.
Round: Interview
Experience: 1. Both the above questions were the part of one interview.
2. The interviewer didn't want me to solve the case fully in either instance. He just wanted to see my structure and evaluate my thinking process.
Round: Interview
Experience: Almost all my interviews went well with BCG except the last VC one, because by then I was complete drained out and could hardly think. I also did some minor silly mistakes in a couple of the smaller cases while dealing with numbers, but otherwise everyone seemed to appreciate my structuring of the cases. Some of the interviewers also delved into the HR side frequently.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Coding part was very difficult. Ultimately, I landed up with a job on Samsung.
Duration: 45+45+45 minutes
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Interview Questionnaire
7 Questions
- Q1. Resume-based questions
- Q2. Intern-based questions
- Q3. General questions on courses and my interest in finance
- Q4. Why are gold prices increasing and why are US treasury bonds still valuable?
- Ans.
Gold prices are increasing due to economic uncertainty and inflation concerns. US treasury bonds remain valuable due to their safe-haven status and reliable returns.
Gold prices are increasing due to economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.
Investors often turn to gold as a safe-haven asset during times of market volatility.
The demand for gold is also influenced by factors such as geopolitical tensions and central ba...
- Q5. Discussion about Euro crisis
- Q6. Advanced level questions on C++
- Q7. If you are asked to play a game where you toss a fair coin again and again until you get consecutive heads and win Re. 1 or you get consecutive tails and lose and quit, how much will you be willing to pay ...
- Ans.
I would be willing to pay 50 paise to play this game.
The expected value of the game is 50 paise.
This is because the probability of getting consecutive heads is 1/3 and the probability of getting consecutive tails is 1/4.
Therefore, the expected value of the game is (1/3 * 1) - (1/4 * 1) = 1/12 = 8.33 paise.
However, since the minimum amount that can be won is Re. 1, I would be willing to pay 50 paise to play the game.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: 1. It was 3 hours test with three 'subjective' sections of one hour each.
2. The first section was mathematics, comprising of Probability Statistics and Linear Algebra. Apparently, one of the sum was from one of the previous IMO papers. All the sums were more or less pretty theoretical and high level.
3. The second section was algorithms, which is where I performed best, since I was taking the Data Structures and Algorithms course that semester.
4. The third section was on computer networks which was mainly targeted at the CSE junta and not meant for us.
Duration: 180 minutes
Total Questions: 60+60+60
Round: Interview
Experience: 1. It lasted for 20-30 minutes.
2. This was my first interview of the day. It started off with a discussion of my resume, especially of my work at DB, and the interviewer even told me about how they do something quite similar in their team.
3. He asked me about my courses and my interest in finance.
4. The discussion then moved towards finance and we discussed questions like why are gold prices increasing and why are US treasury bonds still valuable and also about the Euro crisis.
5. I call it a discussion because although it would start off with a question the interviewer would pose for me, very soon it would end up being an interesting discussion with each of us putting in our opinion and views and new facts. It was a very jovial interview.
Round: Interview
Experience: 1. This was supposed to be a more technical interview to test my coding and mathematical skills.
2. The interviewer asked me if I knew C++. I told him that I had done it back in my high school days, so might be a little rusty but will definitely try.
3. He started off with an easy question on derived classes and their objects. Soon the code became more and more complicated, involving abstract classes, virtual functions, copy constructors etc.
4. However, thankfully I was able to answer at every step, sometimes of course with a little nudge from him.
5. Later in second question, he modified the question by making it an unfair coin. He taught me how to draw a state diagram, and using that I was easily able to reach the answer.
6. After this I had left for the BCG ordeal so had been unable to come back for my third interview that they kept calling me for. I finally came back to meet them after giving my 1st round interview at Credit Suisse. I was asked about my job preferences and if I was really interested in joining GS.
7. After I assured them that GS is indeed my dream company they let me know that all of them were pretty impressed with me and in other ways subtly hinted at the good news. When I came out of that room, my prior two interviewers came over to chat with me. We moved into another room and had a long chat about their plans for the India office of GS, the new teams they were planning to build etc. One of them gave me his business card, asking me to give him a call if I had any more questions.
General Tips: 1. I really wanted to get into Goldman Sachs so I started reading the Financial Express on the side, and practicing probability problems from “50 challenging problems in probability”, a book suggested by one of the alums in investment banking.
2. The preparation for CAT had taken care of my aptitude test preparation so I did not have to worry much about that any longer.
3. I didn't have to worry about Group Discussions because not too many companies open for BSBE conducted GD’s.
4. I had left the last week after my endsems ended and before placements began for the main preparation for HR although I did make a list of questions and jotted down some points for the answers of each of them beforehand.
5. Initially, I would practice around 3 case studies a week, with my batchmates in GH, in a group of 4. We would meet at night whenever possible and each one would solve one case study each while another person posed as the interviewer, usually from the book “Case in Point” but sometimes also from other sources like the IIMA Case Book, the Wharton Business School Case book and the cases that had come in previous years’ problems which we found in SPO’s Case book.
6. In later days, especially during endsems, we took to meeting in mixed random groups among the BCG shortlisted people for similar case practice sessions, and I ended up having done around 20 case studies before placements started.
7. Once the shortlist for Goldman Sachs came out, which was 2 days before the placements, I also read up a little on dynamic programming which I knew nothing about.
8. In the last week before placements I structured my HR answers and learnt by heart the main points so that I don’t miss any when answering, but not the language because I believed spontaneity is a must to excel in HR interviews.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: I kind of knew how to do all the questions but made a calculation mistake in two qs. Apparently, they shortlisted only those who scored above a certain cutoff (which was high).
1. Given a pointer to the head of a linked list, insert a new node at the end of the list in constant time.
2. Print permutations of a set of integers
3. Standard deviation of length of a chord from a point on a circle in a random direction.
4. Find derivative of f?1(x) at x = 0 given f(x) = Rx
3 (t4 + t3 + t2 + t)dt (use the fact that f?1(f(x)) = x and differentiate both sides)
5. What is the probability that 7m + 7n is divisible by 5 if probability of m being odd is twice as m’s probability of being even and similarly n is thrice as likely to be even than odd. (find the probabilities of m,n being even and odd, then takes each case and find the probability that in each case 7m + 7n ends with a 5 or 0 by taking all possible last digits of 7m and 7n)
6. Function that returns 1 if input binary tree is a binary search tree without using any assignment statements, loops, arithmetic operations in the function. (obviously you use recursion. They defined a BST so you needn’t even have remembered what it was).
Duration: 2 hrs minutes
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: It was a test checking your logical reasoning with three subjective questions on Probability and three on general algorithm of programming. They were checking our quantitative ability and programming skills as well.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a technical interview in which they started with asking some basic questions on probability such as Moment-generating function of Normal distribution, one algorithm problem and one problem from signal processing. I could not do the last one but rest all went fine.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was an HR interview. They enquired about my programming skills, career interests and future plans.
General Tips: I took it for granted that being from a non-CSE dept they won’t be ask me questions from OOP and related concepts (like Polymorphism and Virtual functions). However, they expected the candidate to be well aware of all that.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Test was mainly based on probability and algo, with some algebra, integration and puzzles. Some questions were on OS and database for CS people.
Duration: 60 minutes
Round: Test
Duration: 60 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: First round was all about probability, algo and tricky mathematical problems, The key was to take your time, keep talking about your approach and try to see if the interviewer gives away any hints.
Tips: Be enthusiastic during the interview. Your enthusiasm matters more than your answer.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The second round was similar to the first round.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The third was a discussion on projects. I told them about my interest in following markets.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In the fourth round, the interviewer explained the various teams that had come to recruit and asked a question about BST.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: The fifth round was just to check which profile would interest me. When I told him that I was interested in a combination of algo and math, he himself told that the quant profile would be the best for me.
General Tips: Prepare your resume in advance, with ample revision. Make them company specific if possible by talking to alumni.
Prepare according to the company requirements.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Motivation: I got interested in Quant jobs that help integrate technical knowledge with finance. Hence this was my first choice.
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