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Blackrock Data Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Aug 2025

5 Interview questions

A Data Associate was asked 4d ago
Q. Can you explain the Black-Scholes option pricing model?
Ans. 

The Black-Scholes model calculates the theoretical price of options using various market factors.

  • Developed by Fischer Black, Myron Scholes, and Robert Merton in 1973.

  • Assumes a constant risk-free interest rate and volatility.

  • Uses five key inputs: stock price, strike price, time to expiration, risk-free rate, and volatility.

  • The formula helps in determining the fair value of European call and put options.

  • Example: If ...

A Data Associate was asked 4d ago
Q. What are the Greeks in derivatives?
Ans. 

The Greeks measure the sensitivity of options prices to various factors, helping traders manage risk and make informed decisions.

  • Delta: Measures the sensitivity of an option's price to a $1 change in the underlying asset's price. Example: A delta of 0.5 means the option price will increase by $0.50 if the underlying asset rises by $1.

  • Gamma: Measures the rate of change of delta for a $1 change in the underlying ass...

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A Data Associate was asked 4d ago
Q. What is portfolio attribution?
Ans. 

Portfolio attribution analyzes the performance of investments to determine the sources of returns.

  • It breaks down portfolio returns into contributions from different assets.

  • For example, if a portfolio has stocks and bonds, attribution shows which contributed more to overall returns.

  • Attribution can be based on factors like sector allocation, security selection, and market timing.

  • A common method is the Brinson model,...

A Data Associate was asked 4d ago
Q. What are the risks associated with bonds?
Ans. 

Bonds carry various risks, including interest rate, credit, inflation, and liquidity risks that can affect their value and returns.

  • Interest Rate Risk: When interest rates rise, bond prices typically fall. For example, a 10-year bond may lose value if new bonds offer higher rates.

  • Credit Risk: The risk that the issuer may default on payments. For instance, corporate bonds from companies with poor credit ratings are ...

A Data Associate was asked 4d ago
Q. Walk us through your resume.
Ans. 

I have a diverse background in data analysis, project management, and technical skills, with a focus on delivering actionable insights.

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, where I developed foundational skills in statistics and programming languages like Python and R.

  • Internship at XYZ Corp, where I analyzed sales data to identify trends, resulting in a 15% increase in quarterly sales.

  • Worked as a Data Analyst at ABC ...

Blackrock Data Associate Interview Experiences

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I appeared for an interview in Jul 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Walk us through your resume.
  • Ans. 

    I have a diverse background in data analysis, project management, and technical skills, with a focus on delivering actionable insights.

    • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, where I developed foundational skills in statistics and programming languages like Python and R.

    • Internship at XYZ Corp, where I analyzed sales data to identify trends, resulting in a 15% increase in quarterly sales.

    • Worked as a Data Analyst at ABC Inc.,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the risk of bonds?
  • Ans. 

    Bonds carry various risks, including interest rate, credit, inflation, and liquidity risks that can affect their value and returns.

    • Interest Rate Risk: When interest rates rise, bond prices typically fall. For example, a 10-year bond may lose value if new bonds offer higher rates.

    • Credit Risk: The risk that the issuer may default on payments. For instance, corporate bonds from companies with poor credit ratings are riski...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the Greeks in derivative?
  • Ans. 

    The Greeks measure the sensitivity of options prices to various factors, helping traders manage risk and make informed decisions.

    • Delta: Measures the sensitivity of an option's price to a $1 change in the underlying asset's price. Example: A delta of 0.5 means the option price will increase by $0.50 if the underlying asset rises by $1.

    • Gamma: Measures the rate of change of delta for a $1 change in the underlying asset's ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is portfolio attribution?
  • Ans. 

    Portfolio attribution analyzes the performance of investments to determine the sources of returns.

    • It breaks down portfolio returns into contributions from different assets.

    • For example, if a portfolio has stocks and bonds, attribution shows which contributed more to overall returns.

    • Attribution can be based on factors like sector allocation, security selection, and market timing.

    • A common method is the Brinson model, whic...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain Black Scholes Option pricing?
  • Ans. 

    The Black-Scholes model calculates the theoretical price of options using various market factors.

    • Developed by Fischer Black, Myron Scholes, and Robert Merton in 1973.

    • Assumes a constant risk-free interest rate and volatility.

    • Uses five key inputs: stock price, strike price, time to expiration, risk-free rate, and volatility.

    • The formula helps in determining the fair value of European call and put options.

    • Example: If a sto...

  • Answered by AI

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions on investment banking operations and the IT department associate with that. Since I was hired for governance team I was asked about some data related queries.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a commanding communication skills and walk with the confidence. Always believe in yourself and don't tie your ambition with emotions.
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hypothetical Questions - What if the company decides to demote all senior associate s to associate? What will be your reaction??
  • Ans. 

    I would approach the demotion with professionalism, seeking to understand the rationale and focusing on team morale and productivity.

    • Maintain professionalism: I would express my understanding of the company's decision and remain committed to my role.

    • Seek clarification: I would request a meeting with management to understand the reasons behind the decision and how it aligns with company goals.

    • Focus on team morale: I wou...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I went for Enterprise Testing Senior Associate. The person who interviewed me was very well known to me. He worked with me for more than a year at the same level. Asked illogical questions. All hypothetical questions he asked in which I was the one who was getting demoted or denied bonus or increment.
He should not have taken my interview as it was conflict of Interest. 99% of questions was asked by this guy and the other lady in VC only asked 1 general question.
I reported conflict of interest issue to the hiring HR but no action was taken not any reply toy email came.

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My resume had a couple of projects and a paper publication added to it, which was a part of my second year intern at TCS Innovation Labs.

Tips: I believe that the resume shortlist to appear for the test is just a formality and not a big deal to get through. Most of the students are allowed to appear for the test which is where, the main shortlisting occurs.
Although, the company does cut off people from certain departments. For example, none of the Agriculture and food engineering students were shortlisted for appearing for the test.
Also, from what I have heard, the company runs resumes through a program to take out the shortlist. Hence, certain key words such as "Scholar" or "Conference" may get you a good chance to get through the shortlisting.

Round: Test
Experience: The test is mainly quant based and how fast you can think and rationalize. They expect excellent speed; they ask you 20 questions to be answered in 30 minutes.
Tips: Normally, if a student is asked to appear for this right after his JEE examination, he would be able to get through it easily. But since our analytical thinking goes way down once we actually get in, it has to be worked upon again. I'd suggest you to solve all the quant questions of any CAT preparatory book for the American Express test. The test questions are quite similar to those that the CAT students prepare for.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In general, the American Express interviews are considered to be pretty peaceful compared to the interviews of other companies. I was just asked about my work at TCS Innovation Labs and the paper I would be publishing based on that work and the courses I have done in Data Analytics and what all do I know in it. They do not test the knowledge you say you possess.
Tips: While I was preparing for my interview, I was told to read about Amex and its products. Secondly, and most importantly, I was aksed to read a lot about credit card frauds and suggest ways of preventing that. Even during my time, a lot of people were asked about this and judged severely on that. This is a must must if you would be appearing for its interview.

Also, you would do well if you are able to connect with the interviewer. For instance, if both of you have been a part of the same inter IIT or have the same tastes, etc.

Also, the interviews are that peaceful that you are able to direct the interview in your favour. There are certain parts of your CV that you can easily talk about and certain parts that you would want to avoid. If you are able to think on your feet, it is easy to re direct the interview in your favour and the things that you would like to talk about; in my case, it was my work at TCS.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: The main decision whether you have to be taken in or not is decided in your first round of interview after which, the puzzle interview is just a formality and to find out whether you are able to think on your feet or not. Not a big deal, pretty easy.
Tips: Nothing to be worried about, the puzzles asked are pretty easy and most probably, you would have already heard them if you have a nag of solving puzzles.

General Tips: Do not worry or stress yourself much. The interview is pretty easy if you have an edge in the skills that the company wants. I had started studying Data Analytics in my second year summer vacations, just 1 hour a day for hardly about a month. Which gave me enough of an edge. The main hurdle lies in getting through the test round where about 300 people are simply cut off.
Skill Tips: You should be able to code efficiently. Knowledge in Python and SQL is a big plus.
Also, I had done a course on Coursera called "Machine Learning" of Stanford University. Today, the company does not expect a lot of knowledge in Data Analytics from students which is why this course gave me the edge I needed to get through the interview. It's a pretty easy course and not very demanding. I would recommend this if you want to find out even whether you'd be interested in Data Analytics or not.
I was asked about the things I know and whether I have ever implemented them.
Skills: Analytics And Coding
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: American Express is known to have a good working culture and is currently the third best company to work for in India. The internship stipend is largest compared to any other company in India along with accommodation and travel. The company has a well structured internship program and also has good challenging work to offer.
Funny Moments: After the test, I was not shortlisted for the interview round.. Which broke my heart.
Just after the presentation, I walked up to the person presenting and handed him a hard copy of my resume asking him to at least give me a shot at the interview if they think my profile is good enough.
I believe that this was a turning point of this entire experience. I believe, at that moment itself, I gained their favour to take me in. Which is probably why my interview was peaceful, which is probably why I could get through even though my interview was the last among a bunch of 25 students..

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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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 ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How many years will it take the Delhi Metro to break even?
  • Q7. Why not MBA?
  • Ans. 

    I prefer to focus on analytical skills and data-driven decision-making rather than pursuing an MBA for broader business management.

    • Analytical roles require deep data analysis skills, which an MBA may not emphasize as much.

    • I am passionate about using data to drive decisions, like optimizing marketing strategies based on customer behavior analytics.

    • I believe in developing specialized expertise, such as in data science or...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Interview-4

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
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

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. Why do you want to join Citi?
  • Q2. 2. Why do you want a career in banking? And not consulting or finance?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in a career in banking because of the opportunities for growth, the dynamic nature of the industry, and my passion for financial analysis.

    • Opportunities for growth: Banking offers a wide range of career paths and opportunities for advancement. I am excited about the potential to develop my skills and progress within the industry.

    • Dynamic nature of the industry: Banking is constantly evolving, with new tec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3. How has the Indian Economy performed in the past 2 years?
  • Ans. 

    The Indian economy has experienced mixed performance in the past 2 years.

    • GDP growth rate has fluctuated

    • Demonetization and GST implementation impacted the economy

    • Unemployment rate has been a concern

    • Inflation has remained relatively low

    • Foreign direct investment has increased

    • Agricultural sector faced challenges due to weather conditions

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My resume had gotten shortlisted for the profile of an Analyst. This was the first stage.

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 20 minutes

College Name: Lady Shri Ram College

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were 25 MCQs and 2 case studies (one was guesstimate and other was a strategy case).

Round: Other Interview
Experience: We had 4 rounds of interviews, each lasting for about 15 minutes. In each one, they asked something from the resume and some puzzles, probability questions and this was again because I told them I like Maths. Last one was telephonic and they asked me about my family background.

General Tips: Be yourself. Prepare everything from your resume. Take a good sleep before the interview. Don't pretend to be over-smart and DO NOT argue with them.
Skills: Puzzle solving skills, Probability
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Citicorp user image Parva Goyal

posted on 28 Jan 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were 25 MCQs. This was followed by 2 case studies, one guess estimate and the other was strategy case.

Round: Interview
Experience: It was for about 15 minutes. There were 4 such rounds. Questions were asked from resume, Some puzzles and questions on probability were asked because I told them that I like mathematics.

Round: Interview
Experience: This was over the telephone. They asked about my family background.

General Tips: Be yourself. Prepare from your resume thoroughly.
Have enough sleep before your interview as this will affect your performance.
Do not pretend to be over-smart, and DO NOT argue.
And lastly, prepare well, as in the end, it will all seem worth your efforts.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test had 25 MCQs and 2 case studies, one guesstimate and the other was strategy case.
Total Questions: 25

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Had 4 rounds of interviews, of 15 minutes each.
Questions asked were from my resume, some puzzles and some questions on probability as I had mentioned my liking for maths.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: The last round was a telephonic one, where questions were asked about my family background.

General Tips: Prepare well from your resume. Rest well before your interview, it could affect your performance. And Do not to be over-smart. Do not argue with your interviewers.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Wells Fargo user image SNEHA KUMARI SHARMA

posted on 1 Jun 2017

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Basics of programming language
  • Q2. Basics of programming language
  • Q3. Microprocessor basics
  • Q4. Logic of traffic light functionality
  • Ans. 

    Traffic lights use a set sequence of colors to control the flow of vehicles and pedestrians.

    • Traffic lights use red, yellow, and green lights to indicate when vehicles and pedestrians should stop, slow down, or go.

    • The sequence of colors is typically red, yellow, green, and then back to red.

    • Different traffic lights may have different timings for each color depending on the traffic flow and pedestrian activity.

    • Traffic lig...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Logic of elevator operation
  • Ans. 

    The logic of elevator operation involves a system of sensors, controls, and algorithms to efficiently transport passengers between floors.

    • Elevators use sensors to detect the presence of passengers and determine their desired floor.

    • Controls process this information and calculate the most efficient route for the elevator to take.

    • Algorithms prioritize elevator assignments based on factors like proximity, floor traffic, an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Coding on paper.
  • Q7. How was the technical I review experience
  • Q8. How was the technical I review experience
  • Q9. Why wells Fargo?
  • Ans. 

    Wells Fargo is a reputable and established financial institution with a strong track record in the industry.

    • Wells Fargo has a long history dating back to 1852, making it one of the oldest and most established banks in the United States.

    • The company has a strong reputation for providing a wide range of financial services, including banking, investments, and insurance.

    • Wells Fargo has a large network of branches and ATMs, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Comments on the moto of the company
  • Q11. General questions related to resume included details.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Computer based Test
Enrollment round
Followed with other test rounds with one minute timer for each question.
Tips: Be quick,still careful.
Time management is the key to score.

Total Questions: 75

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Computer based Test
Enrollment round
Followed with other test rounds with one minute timer for each question.
Tips: Be quick,still careful.
Time management is the key to score.


Round: Technical Interview
Experience: A general introduction of oneself.Hobbies and inclination towards IT sector job and why wells Fargo followed by different subject knowledge and basics .

Tips: Be confident.
Revise coding basics.
Know your microprocessor basics.
Be frank to say if u are unable to recall an answer at that moment.


College Name: Sikkim Manipal University

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