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BNP Paribas Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 26 Jul 2025
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A Senior Associate was asked 3w ago
Q. How do you handle client instructions?
Ans. 

I prioritize clear communication, active listening, and thorough documentation to effectively handle client instructions.

  • Establish clear communication: I ensure that I fully understand the client's needs by asking clarifying questions.

  • Active listening: I pay close attention to the client's instructions and feedback, which helps in building trust.

  • Document instructions: I take detailed notes during meetings to ensur...

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A Senior Associate was asked 3w ago
Q. What are corporate actions in the context of finance?
Ans. 

Corporate actions are events initiated by a company that affect its securities and shareholders, impacting stock value and ownership.

  • Types of corporate actions include dividends, stock splits, mergers, and rights issues.

  • Dividends are payments made to shareholders, often in cash or additional shares.

  • A stock split increases the number of shares while reducing the share price proportionally.

  • Mergers involve two compan...

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A Manager was asked 3mo ago
Q. Tell me about your experience.
Ans. 

I have extensive experience in managing teams, driving projects, and enhancing operational efficiency.

  • Led a team of 10 in a project that increased productivity by 20%.

  • Implemented a new software system that reduced processing time by 30%.

  • Conducted regular performance reviews to foster team development.

  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to improve project outcomes.

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A Transaction Processing Associate was asked 3mo ago
Q. Are you adaptable to relocation and flexible with shift timings?
Ans. 

I am highly adaptable and open to relocation and flexible shift timings to meet the needs of the organization.

  • I have previously relocated for a job opportunity, which helped me grow both personally and professionally.

  • I understand that shift timings can vary, and I am willing to adjust my schedule to ensure smooth operations.

  • In my last role, I worked night shifts for several months, which taught me to manage my tim...

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A Transaction Processing Associate was asked 3mo ago
Q. What motivated you to select investment banking as your chosen domain?
Ans. 

My passion for finance and desire to impact businesses motivated my choice of investment banking as a career path.

  • Strong interest in financial markets and their dynamics, inspired by reading books like 'The Intelligent Investor'.

  • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment where I can solve complex financial problems, similar to my experience in a finance internship.

  • Aspiration to help companies grow and succeed thro...

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A Senior Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. How do you calculate management fees?
Ans. 

Management fees are calculated based on a percentage of assets under management or a fixed fee structure.

  • Management fees are typically expressed as a percentage of assets under management (AUM). For example, a 1% fee on $10 million AUM equals $100,000.

  • Some firms may charge a flat fee regardless of AUM, such as $50,000 annually.

  • Performance-based fees can also be included, where fees are based on investment performa...

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BNP Paribas HR Interview Questions

15 questions and answers

Q. Can you describe your previous work experience?
Q. Why do you want to switch jobs?
Q. How can you explain overcoming a situation using the skill set you possess?
A Senior Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. How do you calculate NAV?
Ans. 

NAV (Net Asset Value) is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus its liabilities, per share.

  • NAV = (Total Assets - Total Liabilities) / Total Outstanding Shares

  • Example: If a fund has $10 million in assets and $2 million in liabilities with 1 million shares, NAV = ($10M - $2M) / 1M = $8.

  • NAV is typically calculated at the end of each trading day for mutual funds.

  • Changes in NAV reflect the performance of ...

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A Senior Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. What is the difference between a stock split and a reverse stock split?
Ans. 

A stock split increases shares while lowering price; a reverse split decreases shares while raising price.

  • A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding, making each share worth less.

  • Example: A 2-for-1 split means shareholders receive 2 shares for every 1 share they own, halving the share price.

  • A reverse stock split reduces the number of shares outstanding, increasing the share price.

  • Example: A 1-for-2 r...

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A Senior Associate was asked 4mo ago
Q. Can you please explain dates?
Ans. 

Dates are the days of the month, often used in scheduling, planning, and historical context.

  • Dates are typically represented in formats like MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY.

  • They are crucial for tracking events, deadlines, and appointments.

  • For example, a project deadline might be set for 12/31/2023.

  • In historical contexts, dates help us understand timelines, like the signing of the Declaration of Independence on 07/04/1776.

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An AVP FP was asked 8mo ago
Q. What is your industry experience with FP&A?
Ans. 

I have extensive FP&A experience across various industries, focusing on financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis.

  • Led annual budgeting processes for a mid-sized manufacturing firm, resulting in a 10% reduction in operational costs.

  • Developed financial models to forecast revenue growth for a tech startup, which helped secure $2 million in funding.

  • Implemented a new reporting system that improved th...

BNP Paribas Interview Experiences for Experienced

93 interviews found

Team Lead Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Jul 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

  • Q1. What is jsp What is servlet What is applet What is ibm websphere What is feature in java 7 What is jsp
  • Ans. 

    JSP, Servlets, Applets, WebSphere, and Java 7 features are key components of Java web development and enterprise applications.

    • JSP (JavaServer Pages) allows embedding Java code in HTML for dynamic web content generation.

    • Servlets are Java programs that run on a server, handling requests and responses in web applications.

    • Applets are small Java programs that run in a web browser, though largely obsolete now.

    • IBM WebSphere i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is swing What is linux command What is java old feature before java 8 Work on legacy 20 year old tech
  • Ans. 

    Swing is a GUI toolkit for Java; Linux commands are used in the OS; Java features like generics were introduced before Java 8.

    • Swing: A part of Java Foundation Classes (JFC) for building graphical user interfaces.

    • Example of Swing: JFrame, JButton, and JPanel are commonly used components.

    • Linux Command: Commands like 'ls', 'cd', and 'mkdir' are used for file management.

    • Example of a Linux command: 'ls -l' lists files in lo...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This company is among the least favorable due to its reliance on outdated technology. Although I was hired for a position that involved Spring Boot and Angular, and the interview focused on those technologies, I was compelled to work on an old legacy project using Spring Batch and Swing. Consequently, I resigned within a month of joining.

Senior Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Pratyush Prakash.

posted on 19 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Multi threading print odd even with 2 threads but output should be in sync
  • Ans. 

    Use two threads to print odd and even numbers in sync

    • Create two threads, one for printing odd numbers and one for printing even numbers

    • Use synchronization mechanisms like mutex or semaphore to ensure output is in sync

    • Example: Thread 1 prints odd numbers (1, 3, 5, ...) and Thread 2 prints even numbers (2, 4, 6, ...)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Largest common prefix in string array
  • Ans. 

    Find the largest common prefix among an array of strings.

    • Iterate through the characters of the first string and compare with the corresponding characters of other strings.

    • Stop when a mismatch is found or when reaching the end of any string.

    • Return the prefix found so far.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Saga pattern in microservice
  • Ans. 

    Saga pattern is a design pattern used in microservices architecture to manage distributed transactions.

    • Saga pattern breaks down a transaction into a series of smaller, independent steps.

    • Each step in the saga is a separate transaction that can be rolled back if needed.

    • If one step fails, compensating transactions can be executed to undo the changes made by previous steps.

    • Saga pattern helps maintain data consistency in a ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. API validation and security
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Micro service inter communication
  • Q2. Hash map hash set implementation
  • Ans. 

    Hash map and hash set are data structures that use hashing to store key-value pairs and unique values respectively.

    • Hash map uses key-value pairs where keys are hashed to find the corresponding value

    • Hash set stores unique values using hashing to quickly check for duplicates

    • Example: HashMap<String, Integer> map = new HashMap<>(); HashSet<Integer> set = new HashSet<>();

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Round 4 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Validation frame work .
  • Q2. Design pattern , .
  • Q3. Singleton pattern and how to break
  • Ans. 

    Singleton pattern ensures a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.

    • Singleton pattern involves a private constructor, a static method to access the instance, and a static variable to hold the instance.

    • To break the singleton pattern, one can use reflection to access the private constructor and create multiple instances.

    • Another way to break the singleton pattern is by using serialization a...

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Negotiation on package .
  • Q2. Why to join here

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Support Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Karan Pardi

posted on 17 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to Database queries. e.g:- how to delete the duplicate record.
  • Q2. Linux commands. e.g :- how to grep only numbers from a file
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on change management
  • Q2. Situation based questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the trade life cycle
  • Ans. 

    The trade life cycle refers to the stages involved in the processing of a trade from initiation to settlement.

    • Initiation: Trade is proposed and agreed upon by parties involved.

    • Execution: Trade is executed on the agreed terms.

    • Confirmation: Parties confirm the details of the trade.

    • Clearing: Trade details are matched and processed for settlement.

    • Settlement: Actual exchange of funds and securities takes place.

    • Post-trade: A...

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  • Q2. Prioritising of issues
  • Ans. 

    Prioritising issues involves assessing urgency, impact, and resources available to address them.

    • Assess urgency of each issue based on impact on business operations

    • Consider impact on customers or stakeholders

    • Evaluate resources available to address each issue

    • Prioritise issues based on urgency, impact, and available resources

    • Communicate priorities to stakeholders and team members

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Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you left the previous organisation
  • Q2. What do you expect from our company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2023, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Autocallable, Range Accrual, Equity Swap
  • Q2. Related to past experience

Team Lead Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Not applicable question
  • Q2. Not applicable questions
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR round was crucial as the third round
  • Q2. HR round was crucial
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

  • Q1. A bayes theorem question
  • Q2. Monte carlo simulation
  • Ans. 

    Monte Carlo simulation is a statistical technique used to model and analyze complex systems through random sampling.

    • Used in finance to estimate the value of investments by simulating thousands of market scenarios.

    • In project management, it helps assess risks by simulating project timelines and costs.

    • In physics, it can model particle interactions by simulating random paths of particles.

    • Example: Pricing options using the ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to switch?
  • Ans. 

    I seek to switch to quantitative research to leverage my analytical skills in finance and contribute to data-driven decision-making.

    • Passion for data analysis: I enjoy working with complex datasets to uncover insights, as demonstrated in my previous role analyzing market trends.

    • Desire for impact: I want to contribute to strategic decisions that can influence financial outcomes, similar to my experience optimizing tradin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 2nd round : DSA problems, was not able to solve
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What is biggest issue facing in the real time work environment and how can you handle it
  • Ans. 

    The biggest issue facing in the real time work environment is managing system downtime effectively.

    • Implementing proper monitoring tools to detect issues early

    • Creating a detailed incident response plan

    • Regularly testing backups and disaster recovery procedures

    • Utilizing automation for routine tasks to reduce human error

    • Establishing clear communication channels for notifying stakeholders during downtime

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How can you work on under the deadline
  • Ans. 

    I prioritize tasks, break them down into smaller steps, set milestones, and communicate effectively with team members to ensure timely completion.

    • Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency

    • Break down tasks into smaller steps to make them more manageable

    • Set milestones to track progress and stay on schedule

    • Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate efforts and address any obstacles

    • Utilize time managemen...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Patching related question
  • Q2. Linux Administrator role commands related questions
  • Q3. Troubleshooting related question
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Day to day activity related questions
  • Q2. What are tools you used and briefly explain and why it is used
  • Ans. 

    Some tools used by Senior Linux Administrators include Ansible, Nagios, and Docker.

    • Ansible - used for automation of tasks and configuration management

    • Nagios - used for monitoring and alerting of system and network resources

    • Docker - used for containerization of applications for easy deployment and management

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Troubleshooting related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong in your core knowledge and be confident to face the interview and try to answer all the questions

Senior Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shaik hassanvali

posted on 18 Mar 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

  • Q1. How to calculate management fee
  • Q2. How to calculate nav
  • Q3. What is the difference between stock split and reverse stock split
  • Ans. 

    A stock split increases shares while lowering price; a reverse split decreases shares while raising price.

    • A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding, making each share worth less.

    • Example: A 2-for-1 split means shareholders receive 2 shares for every 1 share they own, halving the share price.

    • A reverse stock split reduces the number of shares outstanding, increasing the share price.

    • Example: A 1-for-2 revers...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Can you please explain options
  • Ans. 

    Options are financial derivatives that give the holder the right to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price.

    • Types of options: Call options (right to buy) and Put options (right to sell).

    • Example: A call option on stock allows purchase at a set price before expiration.

    • Options can be used for hedging against losses or speculating on price movements.

    • They have expiration dates, after which they become worth...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can you please explain date's
  • Ans. 

    Dates are the days of the month, often used in scheduling, planning, and historical context.

    • Dates are typically represented in formats like MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY.

    • They are crucial for tracking events, deadlines, and appointments.

    • For example, a project deadline might be set for 12/31/2023.

    • In historical contexts, dates help us understand timelines, like the signing of the Declaration of Independence on 07/04/1776.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Can you please tell about bonds

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

  • Q1. Dotnet interface,abstract class
  • Q2. Angular css, data binding
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

GAVE AN ARRAY AND ASKED TO MOVE ZEROES TO THE END AND GROUPBY IN STREAMS JOINS IN SQL

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - READ ABOUT JAVA 8 , KAFKA , ANGULAR 8 AND ABOVE, ARRAYLIST STREAMS COLLECTIONS

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How many rounds are there in BNP Paribas interview for experienced candidates?
BNP Paribas interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the BNP Paribas interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for BNP Paribas interview for experienced candidates?
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 BNP Paribas. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at BNP Paribas expect are Financial Services, Analytical, Reconciliation, Retail Banking and Operations.
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How long is the BNP Paribas interview process?

The duration of BNP Paribas interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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