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Updated 22 Aug 2023

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 22 Aug 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Intro about ratings
  • Q2. Intro with CBO, basic questing regarding the company

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 May 2021

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Written test focused on financial analysis of a company
  • Q2. How do you perform credit analysis ?
  • Ans. 

    Credit analysis involves evaluating the creditworthiness of a borrower to determine the likelihood of repayment.

    • Gather financial information about the borrower, including income, assets, and liabilities

    • Assess the borrower's credit history and credit score

    • Analyze the borrower's debt-to-income ratio and other financial ratios

    • Consider external factors such as economic conditions and industry trends

    • Make a recommendation on...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the key parameters by which you will assess the business risk of a company?
  • Ans. 

    Assessing business risk involves evaluating various parameters.

    • Financial stability and performance

    • Market competition and trends

    • Regulatory compliance and legal issues

    • Management team and corporate governance

    • Industry and macroeconomic factors

    • Brand reputation and customer satisfaction

    • Supply chain and operational risks

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with ratios used to analyze a company's financial health, especially leverage ratios, how to calculate ROCE, cash flow analysis.

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question about Greeks, Valuation and fundamental analysis of Banks

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure you are not being duped into an inflated JD. CRISIL is very notorious for hiring people on fake or inflated JD.
discuss the career path and if possible talk to people working with CRISIL before making any move.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is current ratio
  • Ans. 

    Current ratio is a financial ratio that measures a company's ability to pay its short-term obligations.

    • Current ratio is calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities.

    • It is used to evaluate a company's liquidity and short-term financial health.

    • A ratio of 1 or higher is generally considered good, indicating that the company can meet its short-term obligations.

    • However, a very high current ratio may indicate...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Ratio of current assets and liabilities
  • Ans. 

    The ratio of current assets and liabilities is a measure of a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts.

    • Current ratio = current assets / current liabilities

    • A ratio of 2:1 or higher is considered healthy

    • Low ratio may indicate liquidity issues

    • Example: If a company has $100,000 in current assets and $50,000 in current liabilities, its current ratio would be 2:1

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - understand basic finance terms and how to interpret them, forecasting is also important

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interest coverage ratio , leverage ratio and many others
  • Q2. Related to financial rations and financial analysis

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have good in-depth knowledge about financials statements
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About experience and related questions
Round 2 - Assignment 

Peer comparison between Hindalco, NALCO and Vedanta

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reasons for switching job
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Telephonic round with basic questions regarding experience and CV
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic finance related question and general k knowledge questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself and balance sheet questions
Round 4 - Essay Writing 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic English test
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my experience and skills.

    • Research industry standards for similar positions

    • Consider cost of living in the area

    • Factor in benefits and potential for growth within the company

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the regulatory bodies?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study financial ratios
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Market analysis? Ratios
  • Q2. Market? Ratios Analysis
  • Q3. Personal questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Liquidity ratios
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SMERA Ratings Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in SMERA Ratings Analyst interview?
SMERA Ratings interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the SMERA Ratings interview process are Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for SMERA Ratings 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 SMERA Ratings. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at SMERA Ratings expect are Balance Sheet, Banking, Ca, Communication Skills and Credit Analysis.

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