D. E. Shaw India Financial Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at D. E. Shaw India.
D. E. Shaw India
Finance Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process included an aptitude test in the first round, which covered English, Math, Statistics, and Finance. The second round was a video interview where I had to answer three questions: an introduction and two situational questions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me a little about yourself?
- Describe a challenging situation you encountered and how you managed it.
- Share an experience of working with a challenging coworker.
D. E. Shaw India
Finance Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Take home Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Case Behavioral
The hiring process was quite straightforward. It started with an aptitude test, then an AI-based video interview, and wrapped up with one personal interview round. The interview was highly technical, covering everything from NPV, DCF, and Valuations. They even touched upon fixed income, asking about yield curves. Current happenings and one guesstimate were also part of it.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a piece of news you're currently following and which finance personality you typically look to for advice.
- What news are you following and who is your go-to finance influencer or personality for advice?
D. E. Shaw India
Financial Analyst
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a pretty tough interview. They had several rounds and tons of applicants, so they were really looking for the best person. You really need to know your stuff technically to answer their questions, and you should be really familiar with your CV.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's the treatment of cash in a Cashflow statement?
D. E. Shaw India Financial Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from D. E. Shaw India interview reports.
“What are the factors that affect gold prices?”
Read reports →“Can the stock market be considered a reliable indicator of economic growth?”
Read reports →“What are the degrees of freedom for a t test?”
Read reports →“What's the treatment of cash in a Cashflow statement?”
Read reports →“And what is the significance of the P/E ratio?”
Read report →“Could you define what the risk-free rate is?”
Read report →“Could you determine the value of Nestle India stock using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation model?”
Read report →“Could you explain what the P/E Ratio is?”
Read report →“What is the impact of automation on employment in India?”
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