First Derivatives Business Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at First Derivatives.
First Derivatives
Business Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I went through 2 interviews for this role. The first was an intro call, and then there was another 30-minute call. We talked about why I wanted the job and my background.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me what motivates you?
- What's your experience been like so far?
- What made you decide to apply here?
First Derivatives
Business Analyst
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
We started with a couple of phone interviews where they asked about my experience, past roles, and teams. Then, I came in for an in-person interview with two rounds, each lasting about 30-45 minutes. One was with a technical analyst, and the other focused more on the business/finance side. Since I wasn't applying for a technical BA role, even the technical interview was pretty basic, with simple questions about databases, SQL, and stored procedures. The final round was with the regional manager, which was very informal and mainly for me to ask any remaining questions about FD.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your SQL skills?
- What's your knowledge of financial products, generally speaking?
First Derivatives
Business Analyst
Manager Easy Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This was the most unprofessional interview experience ever. The interviewers were disorganized, asked the same questions, and clearly hadn't reviewed my CV. The whole process from application to interview felt chaotic, especially from HR. The interviewer who should have had knowledge of functional and financial products didn't seem to know much and lacked qualifications for a manager role. I wouldn't recommend this company, and I declined their offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share your past experiences?
First Derivatives Business Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from First Derivatives interview reports.
“Could you explain what a Bond is?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the 4 Vs of big data?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what FRD stands for?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of First Derivatives (FD)?”
Read reports →“What do you know about FD?”
Read report →“What languages are you proficient in?”
Read report →“What's your knowledge of financial products, generally speaking?”
Read report →“Can you describe what front end products you are familiar with?”
Read report →“What made you decide to apply here?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 First Derivatives interview reports.