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S&P Global Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 20 Jun 2024

S&P Global Research Analyst Interview Experiences

7 interviews found

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join this team?
Round 2 - Case Study 

1.Prepare a summary for the opening of the presentation.
2. Simple analysis of two tables in excel. One referred to the yield and the other was cost.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How comfortable are you with monotony?
  • Ans. 

    I find value in monotony as it allows for deep focus and mastery of tasks, leading to meaningful insights and results.

    • Monotony can enhance productivity; for example, repetitive data analysis helps identify patterns.

    • I appreciate routine tasks, like data cleaning, as they build a strong foundation for more complex analysis.

    • Engaging in monotonous tasks allows me to develop a keen eye for detail, crucial in research.

    • I beli...

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your Goal
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding financial market and its product

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between cash flow and fund flow
  • Q2. How are indices weighted
  • Ans. 

    Indices are weighted based on different methodologies such as market capitalization, price weighting, equal weighting, etc.

    • Indices can be weighted by market capitalization, where companies with higher market capitalization have a greater impact on the index.

    • Price weighting involves giving higher weights to stocks with higher prices.

    • Equal weighting assigns the same weight to each stock in the index.

    • Other methods include...

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Recent Developments in the industry related to your experience
  • Q2. 2. Majority of questions are asked from previous experience and projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Well Prepare about your experience

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Research Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 20 Oct 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain projects
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain projects and research about the company you did

What are the roles & responsibilities of a Research Analyst at S&P Global?

Research and Analysis

  • Conduct primary and secondary research on Software Defined Vehicles
  • Analyze software strategies of various car manufacturers

Read full roles & responsibilities

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Introduction, previous work ex, basic finance questions like market cap, PE Ratio, types in cash flow statement, where does depreciation go in cash flow, m&a.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself, edit resume as per the job, try to find a referral, be honest, be confident, be thorough with your work ex, read about the profile you are applying, if any news is related to that. Learn about your surroundings, I live in Motera that has the world's largest stadium so I was asked abt that....

S&P Global HR Interview Questions

44 questions and answers

Q. Why do you want to join this company?
Q. Why should we select you for this job?
Q. What Excel skills do you have?

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Accounting ratios
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Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on Summer Internship
  • Q2. What are your 2 Weaknesses ? Explain them to me ?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink and can be too self-critical at times.

    • I often spend too much time analyzing details and can lose sight of the bigger picture.

    • I sometimes struggle with making decisions quickly due to overthinking.

    • I can be too hard on myself and take criticism too personally.

    • For example, in my previous job, I spent too much time perfecting a project and missed the deadline.

    • Another example is when I received construct...

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  • Q3. What is the process of launching a new product to market ? Explain each step ?
  • Ans. 

    Launching a new product involves several steps, from ideation to market launch.

    • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences

    • Develop a product concept and create a prototype

    • Test the product with focus groups and make necessary adjustments

    • Create a marketing plan and determine pricing strategy

    • Launch the product and monitor sales and customer feedback

    • Make any necessary improvements or adjustments based...

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  • Q4. Difference between Primary and Secondary Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Primary research is original research conducted by the researcher, while secondary research is based on existing research.

    • Primary research involves collecting new data through surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.

    • Secondary research involves analyzing existing data from sources like books, journals, websites, etc.

    • Primary research is more time-consuming and expensive than secondary research.

    • Secondary research is useful ...

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  • Q5. Guesstimate : No of traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 50-60 traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.

    • Consider the distance between Aurangabad and Pune is around 235 km.

    • Assuming an average distance of 4 km between two signals, there would be around 58-59 signals.

    • However, the number may vary based on the route taken and the traffic density.

    • Also, the number of signals may have increased or decreased over time due to road development projects.

    • Hence,...

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  • Q6. Tell me something about yourself ?
  • Q7. What is the process of Market Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Market research involves gathering and analyzing information about a target market to make informed business decisions.

    • Identify research objectives and target audience

    • Choose research methods (surveys, focus groups, etc.)

    • Collect and analyze data

    • Draw conclusions and make recommendations

    • Continuously monitor and update research

    • Example: Conducting a survey to determine customer satisfaction with a product

    • Example: Analyzing ...

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  • Q8. How did you know about Consumer Neuroscience ? ( I had spoken about it during induction )

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative Aptitude -10 Q ....Questions on P&L AND Percentage ....Cutoff 7
Verbal Ability - 18 Q .....Sentence Correction Cutoff -12 Q
Case Studies - 2

Time - 1.5 Hrs
Tips: Questions were quite easy ....Time Management Is Important
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Checking the confidence of the candidate. I think the fact that I had carried out a Social Research (Ganpati Procession Analysis in Pune ) helped. I could share that experience.
Tips: During your course try and associate yourself with some kind of research work ( whether it is complete or incomplete does not matter ).
Study the company ( website) as much as you can before the interview.


Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Questions on Summer Internship - Prepare well and do speak about

Skills: Ability To Analyse, Communication, Basics of Market Research
College Name: Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA)

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Mu Sigma user image Nimish Bajaj

posted on 7 May 2017

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About internships About projects Use cases Puzzels About your personality

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Only 70 filtered through this round out of 500
Tips: Prepare using any CAT book
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Activity
Experience: 10 people were called together for this round, 2 or 3 people were selected
Tips: It is a GA
Don't keep a firm stand
Agree with others, have respect
Try to conclude well
Show team work skills

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very long and detailed Interview
Tips: Just be honest, the guy taking your interview is leaps and bounds smarter than you

Skills: Analytical, Communication, Team Player
College Name: MSIT GGSIPU

I appeared for an interview before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Q2. Why did your CGPA decrease consistently after you 1st year?
  • Ans. 

    My CGPA decreased consistently after my 1st year due to various factors.

    • I faced challenges in adjusting to the new academic environment in my first year.

    • I had to balance my studies with extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.

    • I struggled with certain subjects or courses that were more challenging for me.

    • I may have experienced personal or health issues that affected my academic performance.

    • I learned from my mistak...

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  • Q3. What do you know about us?
  • Q4. You mentioned that you have interest in cricket. Can you name at least 3 cricketers from the 70s?
  • Ans. 

    Some cricketers from the 70s include Sunil Gavaskar, Dennis Lillee, and Clive Lloyd.

    • Sunil Gavaskar was a legendary Indian batsman known for his technique and consistency.

    • Dennis Lillee was a fearsome Australian fast bowler who dominated the cricketing world in the 70s.

    • Clive Lloyd was a West Indian cricketer who captained the team to two consecutive World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Fortunately I had a general idea about this topic and had some ideas and examples in mind to support my case. Though, that wasn't the case with everyone else.
Tips: Read Quora answers and be aware of current affairs
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal

S&P Global Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in S&P Global Research Analyst interview?
S&P Global interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the S&P Global interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for S&P Global Research 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 S&P Global. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at S&P Global expect are SQL, Business Analysis, HTTP, Loans and Operations.
What are the top questions asked in S&P Global Research Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the S&P Global Research Analyst interview -

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