D. E. Shaw India Finance Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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D. E. Shaw India
Financial Research Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
You start with a quant test, and if you pass that, you move to an asynchronous interview. If that goes well, you'll have an interview with the recruiter. The interview will mostly focus on your resume, really digging into your knowledge. They'll also ask about current events in economics or finance, not super direct questions, but you should be aware of what's going on.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is the relationship between interest rates and the price of gold?
- What's happening in economics or finance currently?
- Can you tell me more about your experience listed on your resume?
D. E. Shaw India
Financial Research Associate
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Technical Behavioral
Had 2 rounds of technical interviews, then an hr interview. The finance questions were of moderate difficulty and definitely challenging if you don't have a solid finance background. Overall, it wasn't an easy process.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are some complex finance questions?
- Can you explain DCF models?
- What about ratios?
D. E. Shaw India
Financial Research Associate
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Other
So basically there were two rounds of Aptitude test. First one was an aptitude test with two sections, each having 15 questions (logical reasoning and data interpretation). It was 45 mins for each section and they had negative markings. The second round was an Asynchronous video interview test which was 9 mins long. For each question, you'll get 1 min to think and 2 mins to speak. You'll only get to do this round if you score enough to clear the first aptitude test.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you please introduce yourself?
- Can you share an instance of a difficult situation that required extensive domain research on your part?
- What are your thoughts on the increasing income and wealth inequality in India?
D. E. Shaw India Finance Associate Interview Questions
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“What is the relationship between interest rates and the price of gold?”
Read reports →“What would be the economic situation if interest rates were increasing while growth was negative?”
Read reports →“Would you say the stock market is a good indicator of economic growth?”
Read reports →“Can you estimate the number of mobile phones sold in Delhi, and explain your calculation method?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what determines currency rates and how interest rates influence them?”
Read report →“Could you explain the reasons behind Jet's default on its debt payments?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on political freebies and how they impact society?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the increasing income and wealth inequality in India?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the stock market, is it beneficial or detrimental?”
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