Scotiabank Senior Financial Advisor Interview Questions and Answers

Evaluates numerical, logical, verbal and analytical skills.

Problem solving and decision making skills

It was easy. Just basic Math and DI

Q1. How do you analyse liquidity of a company?
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Analyzing liquidity involves assessing a company's ability to meet short-term financial obligations.
• Calculate current ratio (current assets / current liabilities)

• Assess quick ratio (liquid assets / current liabilities)

• Examine cash flow from operations to see if it covers short-term obligations

• Review working capital to determine if there are enough current assets to cover current liabilities
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Q2. Explain LTV and How to you analyse Home loan application?
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LTV stands for Loan-to-Value ratio. Analyzing a home loan application involves assessing the borrower's creditworthiness and the property's value.
• LTV is calculated by dividing the loan amount by the appraised value of the property.

• A lower LTV ratio indicates a lower risk for the lender.

• Analyzing a home loan application involves reviewing the borrower's credit score, income, debt-to-income ratio, employment history, and...read more
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Q1. Why Bank of Baroda
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Bank of Baroda is a reputable and established financial institution with a strong presence in the market.
• Bank of Baroda has a long history of providing reliable banking services to customers.

• The bank has a strong reputation for its ethical practices and customer-centric approach.

• Bank of Baroda offers a wide range of financial products and services to meet the diverse needs of customers.

• The bank has a strong presence bo...read more
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Q2. Why wholesale Banking
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Wholesale banking offers exposure to a wide range of industries and financial products, providing a challenging and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to work with diverse clients and industries

• Involvement in complex financial transactions and structures

• Exposure to a variety of financial products such as loans, trade finance, and treasury services

• Opportunity for career growth and development in a fast-paced environme
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Q1. Previous work details
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Q2. Why want to change
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Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a larger organization.
• Desire for career advancement

• Interest in taking on more responsibilities

• Looking for a change in work environment

• Seeking better compensation or benefits

• Wanting to work for a more reputable company
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Q3. How to evaluate a customer for credit worthiness
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Evaluate customer credit worthiness by analyzing financial history, credit score, income, and payment behavior.
• Check credit score and credit history

• Analyze income and employment stability

• Review payment behavior on previous debts

• Consider debt-to-income ratio

• Look for any outstanding loans or bankruptcies

• Evaluate the length of credit history
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Q4. Situation based question
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Q5. Why want to join hdb
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I want to join HDB because of its strong reputation in the industry and the opportunities for growth and development.
• HDB has a strong reputation in the industry for providing excellent financial services

• I am impressed by HDB's commitment to employee growth and development

• I believe that my skills and experience align well with the values and goals of HDB
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Credit analysis - analysis of corporate fundamentals

Q1. About your self
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Q2. Work experience
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Basic Maths and reasoning

Q1. Why apply for this position?
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Q2. Rate your Excel skills
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Q3. Have you worked for SQL?
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Yes, I have worked with SQL extensively in my previous roles as a financial analyst.
• I have experience writing complex SQL queries to extract and analyze financial data.

• I have used SQL to create financial models and reports for management.

• I am proficient in using SQL functions and joins to manipulate large datasets.

• I have worked with databases such as MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.
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Q4. Any questions for us?
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Q5. Introduce yourself
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