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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.
Securitization is the process of pooling financial assets and transforming them into tradable securities to raise capital.
Securitization involves pooling various types of assets such as mortgages, auto loans, or credit card debt.
These assets are then transferred to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) which issues securities backed by the cash flows from the assets.
Investors purchase these securities, providing the originat...
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Parties involved in securitization include originators, investors, servicers, rating agencies, and trustees.
Originators: Entities that create the pool of assets to be securitized.
Investors: Individuals or institutions that purchase the securities backed by the pool of assets.
Servicers: Responsible for collecting payments from the underlying assets and distributing them to investors.
Rating agencies: Assess the credit qu...
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
WACC stands for Weighted Average Cost of Capital, DCF stands for Discounted Cash Flow, and cost of equity is the return required by equity investors.
WACC is a financial metric used to calculate the average cost of financing a company's operations.
DCF is a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows.
Cost of equity represents the return expected by shareholders for...
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
Utilized customer feedback data to improve user experience on a mobile app
Analyzed user feedback surveys to identify common pain points
Implemented changes based on data insights, such as simplifying navigation and adding new features
Monitored user engagement metrics post-implementation to track improvements
This was a Pymetrics Exam where you played psychological games and they evaluated you
Blackstone is a leading global investment firm with a strong track record of delivering superior returns for its investors.
Blackstone has a proven track record of success in the financial industry
The company has a strong reputation for delivering superior returns for its investors
Blackstone has a diverse portfolio of investments across multiple industries
The firm has a talented team of professionals with extensive expe...
Blackstone is a top contender, but other firms also have strong shortlists.
Blackstone is a well-known and respected firm in the industry
However, other firms such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan also have strong shortlists
It ultimately depends on the specific needs and goals of the company
Research and analysis should be conducted to determine the best fit
I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and 3 years of experience in financial analysis. I have worked with various industries and have expertise in financial modeling and forecasting.
Bachelor's degree in Finance
3 years of experience in financial analysis
Expertise in financial modeling and forecasting
Worked with various industries
I realized my passion for analyzing financial data and making strategic decisions to drive business growth.
Discovered interest in financial analysis through personal investments
Enjoyed analyzing financial statements and making investment recommendations
Realized potential to make a bigger impact on business growth through financial analysis
Tech experience provides valuable skills in data analysis and problem-solving
Exci...
Yes, I have a good understanding of business.
I have a degree in business administration.
I have worked in finance and accounting roles for several years.
I have experience analyzing financial statements and making recommendations based on the data.
I am familiar with various business models and strategies.
I keep up-to-date with industry trends and news.
I have worked with various businesses, including startups and establis
To predict growth in a sector, I would analyze industry trends, economic indicators, and company financials. Relevant data can be obtained from industry reports, government statistics, and company filings.
Analyze industry trends and market demand
Examine economic indicators such as GDP and inflation rates
Review company financials and earnings reports
Obtain data from industry reports and research firms
Access government s...
I have strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting, and experience in data analysis and interpretation.
Proficient in financial modeling and forecasting
Strong analytical skills
Experience in data analysis and interpretation
Ability to identify trends and patterns in financial data
Expertise in financial statement analysis
Proficiency in Excel and other financial software
Excellent communicatio
I expect to utilize my financial analysis skills to provide valuable insights and recommendations to drive business growth.
To provide accurate financial forecasts and identify potential risks and opportunities
To analyze financial data and create reports for management
To collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies
To stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulations
To continuo...
Yes, I am committed to long-term growth and development with the company.
I am looking for a stable and challenging work environment
I am interested in growing with the company and taking on new responsibilities
I am committed to achieving long-term goals and contributing to the success of the company
I aim to become a senior financial analyst and lead a team of analysts in the next five years.
I plan to gain expertise in financial modeling and analysis
I will work towards developing leadership and management skills
I aim to build a strong network within the industry
I will stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the field
I will strive to deliver exceptional results and exceed expectations
My family background is diverse and has influenced my values and work ethic.
My parents are immigrants from different countries, which has taught me the importance of hard work and perseverance.
Growing up, my family faced financial challenges, which has made me appreciate the value of money and financial planning.
My siblings have pursued different career paths, which has exposed me to various industries and helped me de...
I am motivated by the challenge of analyzing complex financial data and have strong analytical and communication skills.
I have a passion for financial analysis and enjoy solving complex problems
I possess strong analytical skills and am able to interpret financial data accurately
I have excellent communication skills and am able to present my findings clearly and concisely
I am self-motivated and enjoy working independent...
EE offers a challenging and dynamic environment that aligns with my career goals and provides opportunities for growth.
EE has a strong reputation in the industry and is known for its innovative approach to financial analysis.
The company values its employees and invests in their professional development.
EE's diverse portfolio of clients and projects will allow me to gain valuable experience and expand my skill set.
I am ...
Maths is essential for financial analysis as it provides the foundation for statistical analysis and financial modeling.
Maths helps in understanding complex financial data and making informed decisions.
It enables financial analysts to calculate ratios, perform trend analysis, and forecast future performance.
Maths is also crucial for risk management and portfolio optimization.
For example, calculus is used to calculate t...
Prioritized practical experience over academic research.
Focused on gaining practical experience in the field
Obtained relevant certifications and training
Believe in continuous learning and development
PhD not necessary for success in financial analysis
Ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios is more important
In 5 years, I see myself as a senior financial analyst, leading a team and contributing to the growth of the company.
I plan to continue developing my skills and knowledge in finance and accounting.
I aim to take on more responsibilities and leadership roles within the company.
I hope to mentor and train junior analysts and contribute to their growth.
I want to be a valuable asset to the company and help drive its success.
...
Yes, I have analyzed the financial performance of a retail company and recommended strategies for improvement.
Analyzed financial statements and identified areas of improvement
Conducted market research to understand industry trends
Recommended cost-cutting measures and expansion strategies
Presented findings and recommendations to senior management
Achieved a 15% increase in revenue and 20% increase in profit margin within
I was interviewed before Apr 2021.
Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
It was on online objective test consisting of 4 sections: Aptitude, Technical MCQs, Code snippet based MCQs and Coding part.
Given a string 'STR' consisting solely of the characters “{”, “}”, “(”, “)”, “[” and “]”, determine if the parentheses are balanced.
The first line contains an...
The task is to determine if a given string of parentheses is balanced or not.
Iterate through the characters of the string and use a stack to keep track of opening parentheses.
When encountering an opening parenthesis, push it onto the stack. When encountering a closing parenthesis, check if it matches the top of the stack.
If the stack is empty at the end or there are unmatched parentheses, the string is not balanced.
Exa...
Determine if a given singly linked list of integers is a palindrome. Return true
if it is a palindrome, otherwise return false
.
1 -> 2 -> ...
Check if a given singly linked list of integers is a palindrome.
Use two pointers to find the middle of the linked list.
Reverse the second half of the linked list.
Compare the first half with the reversed second half to determine if it is a palindrome.
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
This was a technical and managerial round. The interviewer gave me a situation where I am in testing team and I found that customer requirement was drop down list at a place but developer has used bullet selection, and is not ready to change it. How will you manage? I gave some good replies and he was convinced.
A virtual function is a function in a base class that is declared using the keyword 'virtual' and can be overridden by a function with the same signature in a derived class.
Virtual functions allow for dynamic polymorphism in object-oriented programming.
They are used to achieve runtime polymorphism by enabling late binding.
Virtual functions are declared in a base class and can be overridden in derived classes.
Example: v...
Level order traversal of a binary tree in spiral form involves alternating between left and right while traversing each level.
Start by pushing the root node into a queue.
While the queue is not empty, pop a node, print its value, and push its children into the queue.
For each level, alternate between popping nodes from the queue and printing their values from left to right or right to left.
Continue this process until all
Abstract classes in C++ are classes that cannot be instantiated and are designed to be base classes for other classes.
Abstract classes may contain pure virtual functions, making them incomplete and unable to be instantiated.
Derived classes must implement all pure virtual functions from the abstract class in order to be concrete classes.
Abstract classes can have non-virtual functions and member variables like regular cl...
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
This was also a technical round. He asked to optimize the code I wrote in coding round. Then he asked me a few puzzles and questions on OOPS, OS and DBMS.
ACID properties are a set of properties that guarantee the reliability of transactions in database management systems.
ACID stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability.
Atomicity ensures that either all operations in a transaction are completed successfully or none of them are.
Consistency ensures that the database remains in a consistent state before and after the transaction.
Isolation ensures that the e...
Paging and segmentation are memory management techniques in operating systems.
Paging divides physical memory into fixed-size blocks called pages, while segmentation divides logical memory into variable-size segments.
Paging allows for efficient memory allocation and management, while segmentation provides protection and sharing of memory.
Paging is simpler to implement but can lead to internal fragmentation, while segmen...
Concurrency control is a technique used in databases to manage simultaneous access and modification of data by multiple users or processes.
Concurrency control ensures that transactions are executed in a way that maintains data consistency and integrity.
Techniques like locking, timestamp ordering, and optimistic concurrency control are used to implement concurrency control.
For example, in a banking system, concurrency c...
String Buffer is synchronized and thread-safe, while String Builder is not synchronized and faster.
String Buffer is synchronized, making it thread-safe for use in multi-threaded environments.
String Builder is not synchronized, resulting in faster performance but not thread-safe.
String Builder is preferred for single-threaded operations, while String Buffer is preferred for multi-threaded operations.
Smart pointers in C++ are objects that act like pointers but provide automatic memory management.
Smart pointers help prevent memory leaks by automatically managing memory allocation and deallocation.
Examples include unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and weak_ptr.
unique_ptr is used for exclusive ownership, shared_ptr for shared ownership, and weak_ptr to prevent circular references.
Mutex is used for exclusive access to a resource, while semaphore is used for controlling access to a resource by multiple threads.
Mutex is binary and allows only one thread to access the resource at a time.
Semaphore can have a count greater than one, allowing multiple threads to access the resource simultaneously.
Mutex is typically used for protecting critical sections of code, while semaphore is used for synchronizat...
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
I was interviewed before Apr 2021.
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
The second round is also written but you need to write programming based on their concept.
Given a positive integer N
, your task is to identify all prime numbers less than or equal to N
.
A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no po...
Identify all prime numbers less than or equal to a given positive integer N.
Iterate from 2 to N and check if each number is prime
Use the Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm for better efficiency
Optimize by only checking up to the square root of N for divisors
Determine if a given string 'S' is a palindrome, considering only alphanumeric characters and ignoring spaces and symbols.
The string 'S' should be evaluated in a case...
Check if a given string is a palindrome after removing special characters, spaces, and converting to lowercase.
Remove special characters and spaces from the string
Convert the string to lowercase
Check if the modified string is a palindrome by comparing characters from start and end
Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
Technical round with questions mainly on Java and OOPS concepts.
Static methods belong to the class itself, while instance methods belong to individual objects of the class.
Static methods are called using the class name, while instance methods are called using object references.
Static methods cannot access instance variables directly, while instance methods can access both static and instance variables.
Static methods are shared among all instances of the class, while instance method...
Abstract class can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interface can only have abstract methods.
Abstract class can have constructors, member variables, and methods with implementation.
Interface can only have abstract methods and constants.
A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only extend one abstract class.
Example: Abstract class - Animal with abstract method 'eat', Interface - Flyable with m
ClassNotFoundException occurs when a class is not found during runtime, while NoClassDefFoundError occurs when a class was found during compilation but not during runtime.
ClassNotFoundException is a checked exception, while NoClassDefFoundError is an Error.
ClassNotFoundException occurs when a class is not found at runtime, usually due to a missing classpath or incorrect class name.
NoClassDefFoundError occurs when a cla...
Error is a serious issue that cannot be handled at runtime, while Exception is a recoverable issue that can be caught and handled.
Error is a subclass of Throwable and is usually caused by the environment or system, such as running out of memory or stack overflow.
Exception is also a subclass of Throwable but is caused by the application code, such as invalid input or file not found.
Errors are unchecked and are not meant...
SerialVersionUID is a unique identifier used by Java to ensure the compatibility of serialized objects.
SerialVersionUID is a static final long variable in a class that implements Serializable interface.
It is used to ensure that the serialized object can be deserialized correctly even if the class definition has changed.
If the SerialVersionUID of the serialized object does not match the one in the class, an InvalidClass...
Requirements for creating an immutable class in Java
Make the class final so it cannot be extended
Make all fields private and final
Do not provide setter methods, only getter methods
Ensure that mutable objects are not returned in getter methods
Override equals() and hashCode() methods for proper comparison
Consider making defensive copies of mutable fields in constructor or getter methods
Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.
Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.
Program for snake traversal of binary tree
Use a stack to keep track of nodes to be visited
Start with the root node and push it onto the stack
While the stack is not empty, pop a node and print its value
If the level is even, push the left child first and then the right child onto the stack
If the level is odd, push the right child first and then the left child onto the stack
Code to check if linked list is palindrome without using any other data structure and in a single traversal.
Traverse the linked list using two pointers, one slow and one fast
Reverse the first half of the linked list while traversing
Compare the reversed first half with the second half of the linked list
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.
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