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Nomura Structured Finance Services Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers
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(2 Questions)
- Q1. What do you know about derivatives
- Ans.
Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or group of assets.
Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, or arbitrage.
Common types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.
Derivatives allow investors to take on leverage and potentially amplify returns.
Derivatives are traded on exchanges or over-the-counter (OTC) markets.
Example: A call option on a st...
- Q2. Explain beta in your words?
- Ans.
Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market.
Beta indicates how much a stock's price moves in relation to the market as a whole.
A beta of 1 means the stock moves in line with the market, while a beta greater than 1 is more volatile and less than 1 is less volatile.
Beta helps investors assess the risk of a stock compared to the market.
For example, a stock with a beta of 1.5 is expected to ...
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(1 Question)
- Q1. Banking Products, Swaps, Derivatives etc
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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.
(1 Question)
- Q1. What are the types of derivatives?
- Ans.
Derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value from an underlying asset or security.
Types of derivatives include futures, options, swaps, and forwards.
Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.
Options give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.
Swaps involve exchanging cash flows based on different finan...
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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.
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2 Questions
- Q1. Basic accounts and finance questions
- Q2. If you dont know answer better be straight forward about it
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I appeared for an interview in Jan 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. 1. Why do you want to join Citi?
- Ans.
I want to join Citi because of its global presence, strong reputation, and opportunities for growth.
Citi is a global company with a presence in over 100 countries, which provides an opportunity to work with diverse teams and gain international exposure.
Citi has a strong reputation in the financial industry, known for its expertise and innovative solutions.
Citi offers excellent career development opportunities, includin...
- 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...
- 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
Interview Preparation Tips
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
Tips: Attend Mock GDs if you're not so confident of speaking in public.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: This interview was mostly based on resume based questions.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: There were actually 2 HR rounds, where they were trying to judge how well the candidate would fir in their company.
General Tips: Don't cave into peer pressure. Do what you really want, even if it's not the most sought after.
Skills: Puzzle solving
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Interview Preparation Tips
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
Parva Goyal
Interview Preparation Tips
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
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
SNEHA KUMARI SHARMA
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...
- 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...
- 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, ...
- Q10. Comments on the moto of the company
- Q11. General questions related to resume included details.
Interview Preparation Tips
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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