D. E. Shaw India Associate Interview Questions
& Process
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D. E. Shaw India
Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The number of interviews was random and questions were asked on econ and general knowledge. they will ask on the basis of introduction! the interviewers were good and comforting, i was sick, rest the process was smooth! made us wait a lot though!
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain what Giffen goods are and illustrate with a diagram?
D. E. Shaw India
Associate Director
Director Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Horrible experience. HR reached out and scheduled an interview with someone less experienced than me. The role discussed was different from the JD, and the JD was even changed once. All my prep time was wasted. The interviewer asked conceptually flawed questions, which I corrected before answering. I received a system-generated rejection email within two days. HR never responded to my calls or emails for feedback. It was a frustrating experience. My advice to experienced people with leadership ambitions is to stay away; they only have "Individual Contributor" roles in India, with decision-makers in London/NY. You'll end up as an analyst.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Regarding commercial real estate investment, would you prioritize rising cap rates or rising cash flows?
D. E. Shaw India
Associate
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Technical Coding
The hiring process has 4 rounds plus an exam evaluation. It begins with an exam for new grads, which is a mix of IQ test and GRE/SAT-style questions. The next two rounds are team-based, with questions tailored to your education, general finance/investment knowledge, and the specific team you're applying to. The final round is a confirmation stage where the offer and role details are discussed.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain the NBFC crisis that occurred in 2019?
- Could you explain what an asset liability mismatch is?
D. E. Shaw India Associate Interview Questions
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“How do hardware and software differ?”
Read reports →“How many sweet shops are there in your area?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what Giffen goods are and illustrate with a diagram?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the NBFC crisis that occurred in 2019?”
Read reports →“Explain the interconnections between the three main financial statements.”
Read report →“Can you estimate how many pizzas Domino's sells daily in the Whitefield area?”
Read report →“Describe the impact on the Income Statement and Cash Flow statement when a specific item on the Balance Sheet is altered.”
Read report →“Regarding commercial real estate investment, would you prioritize rising cap rates or rising cash flows?”
Read report →“Could you explain what an asset liability mismatch is?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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