Statestreet HCL Services Senior Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is tangible and intangible assets
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Tangible assets are physical assets with a measurable value, while intangible assets are non-physical assets with value based on rights and privileges.
• Tangible assets include property, equipment, and inventory

• Intangible assets include patents, trademarks, and goodwill

• Tangible assets can be easily valued and sold, while intangible assets are harder to quantify

• Both types of assets are important for a company's financial ...read more
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Q1. Basic questions related to education and past experience
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Q2. Types of derivatives
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Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or benchmark.
• Types of derivatives include futures contracts, options contracts, swaps, and forward contracts.

• Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date.

• Options contracts give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price within a s...read more
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Q3. Trade Settlement
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Q4. When trade get settled
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Trades typically get settled within a few days after the transaction takes place.
• Trade settlement refers to the process of transferring securities and funds between buyers and sellers.

• The exact timing of trade settlement depends on the type of security being traded and the market in which the trade occurs.

• In most cases, equity trades settle within two business days, while government bonds and corporate bonds settle wit...read more
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Q1. What is derivative?
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A derivative is a financial contract whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying asset, index, or entity.
• 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 gain exposure to assets without owning them directly.

• Derivatives are traded on exchanges or over-the-counter ma...read more
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Q2. Tell me about Trade life cycle
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Trade life cycle refers to the stages involved in a trade from initiation to settlement.
• Trade initiation: Trade is proposed and agreed upon by parties involved.

• Trade execution: Trade is executed on the agreed terms.

• Trade confirmation: Parties confirm the details of the trade.

• Trade settlement: Payment and transfer of securities occur.

• Trade reconciliation: Ensuring all details match between parties involved.
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Q3. Tell me about your self
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Q1. Genral discussion
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Q2. Salary expectation
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Q1. Trade life cycle, End to End Market knowledge
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Q1. Salary negotiation has been done
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