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Based on 86 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.3 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
79.1% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

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CAD Advisor

Finance · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The interview focused on equity markets and F&O, and also on generating revenue and meeting targets. I previously improved financial reporting accuracy by 15% using Tally ERP and Excel. I managed trade execution using BOLT, ensuring compliance and efficient settlement. I also handled trading terminal operations and executed buy/sell orders efficiently, placed equity/derivative orders accurately, and strengthened risk management with daily M2M summaries and pay-in/pay-out reports.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Could you explain what the stock market is?
  • What exactly is a mutual fund?
  • Can you define F&O?
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Data Scientist Intern

Analytics · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding

First, there was a take-home assessment focusing on Python and pandas/numpy fundamentals. Based on that and my resume, I was shortlisted for an interview. Finally, I had an online interview that lasted about 30-40 minutes.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Questions covered Python and pandas/numpy basics.
  • Questions covered basic algorithms.
  • Can you explain how different hyperparameters affect the Random Forest algorithm's overfitting and effectiveness?
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Associate

Sales · a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

First, there was an HR round where they briefed me about the role, the team's responsibilities, and my reasons for looking for a new job. Then, a Teams call to discuss my profile for the Sales role. This was followed by a Sales round to assess my past experience and suitability. Lastly, another HR round for final salary negotiations.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • How do you see yourself fitting into this sales position, and what's your take on the market?
  • Can you explain why you're looking to make a career change at this time?
  • Let's talk about your previous experience and how it relates to this opportunity.
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Equity Dealer Executive

Finance · a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So basically, the process started with a recruiter call, then a phone screen, and then a technical screen. They asked about me, the financial market, market view, market outlook, derivatives, my 5-year plan, knowledge of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, NISM 8 certification, intraday trading, positional trading, and investments.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Could you start by telling us about yourself?
  • What exactly is the financial market?
  • What's your take on the market view?

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Interview Questions

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In Excel, can you calculate the compounded value over ten years?

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Can you explain how different hyperparameters affect the Random Forest algorithm's overfitting and effectiveness?

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Can you explain equity shares and futures and options?

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How would you manage 1 crore with a fixed return product?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 86 Motilal Oswal Financial Services interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 49.4%
Technical 37.2%
Presentation 4.3%
Other 4.3%
Case 1.8%

Interview difficulty

Easy 22.1%
Average 67.4%
Difficult 10.5%

Candidate experience

Positive 79.1%
Neutral 12.8%
Negative 8.1%

Reports by job function

Finance 37
Sales 20
Other 5
Operations 5
Analytics 5
Engineering 4