Nomura

Role: Technical Profile / Analyst

College: BIT Mesra

Interview Date: March 28, 2023

Interview Type: On-Campus, Full-Time

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium to Hard

Rounds: 3 rounds (Written Aptitude, Technical 1, Technical 2, HR)

Topics Asked: Quantitative, Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Basic Finance, Programming problems, Internships, Chess game algorithm, Analytical skills, Confidence.

Experience:

This experience is from Trisha Roy, a chemical engineering graduate from BIT Mesra, who landed a job offer at Nomura.

Written Aptitude Test: This round consisted of quantitative, verbal ability, and logical reasoning sections.

Technical Interview 1: This round included puzzles, basic questions on finance, some programming problems, and questions about internships.

Technical Interview 2: This round primarily revolved around a "slightly complex programming problem." Trisha was asked to write a code/algorithm for a chess game. She simplified the problem to a code for a single King and a single Pawn, concentrating on protecting the king, and the interviewer provided hints.

HR Round: This round was described as fairly simple and predictable.

The company was looking for smartness, strong analytical skills, and people who could handle tricky and perplexing situations. Confidence and the ability to quickly develop decent programming logic were also valued. Tips included practicing mathematical puzzles and being confident and composed.