Edelweiss

Role: Financial Analyst

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: October 5, 2019

Interview Type: On-Campus/LinkedIn Process/Walk-in (Representative Experience)

Result: Not Specified (Outcomes varied from shortlisted to selected or rejected across different candidates contributing to the guide)

Difficulty: Medium to Hard (Technical round most challenging)

Rounds: Multiple stages including Assessment Tests and Interview Rounds (Resume Shortlist, Assignment, Group Discussion, One-on-One HR, One-on-One Technical)

Topics Asked: Foundational market knowledge, stock exchanges (BSE, NSE), Sensex and Nifty 50, basic finance and ratio analysis (liquidity, profitability, leverage, efficiency), accounting concepts, portfolio management, customer relationship skills, behavioral questions.

Experience:

The interview process for a Financial Analyst at Edelweiss Financial was described as rigorous but fair, designed to evaluate both technical skills and business proficiency.

The process generally involved several stages:

• Round 1: Resume Shortlist - Initial screening based on resume quality and relevance. Candidates ensured their resumes were concise and highlighted relevant skills.
• Round 2: Assignment - This round involved portfolio manager and financial advisory-related tasks to assess practical application of finance concepts.
• Group Discussion (GD): Some processes included a Group Discussion, often with accounting-related questions. Active participation and sharing insights based on accounting principles were key.
• One-on-One Interview (Campus): Focused on foundational market knowledge, such as explaining stock exchanges, their functions, major global and Indian stock exchanges (BSE and NSE), and their significance in the financial market.
• One-on-One Technical (LinkedIn process): Covered basic finance and ratio analysis questions, discussion on internship experience, and application of concepts. Questions included explaining ratio analysis and key financial ratios (e.g., liquidity, profitability, leverage, efficiency), and how to interpret and apply these findings practically.
• Technical Round: This was often the most challenging round, involving in-depth questions on accounting and finance topics. Candidates were advised to brush up on advanced finance topics.
• HR Round: Discussions revolved around experience, market awareness, customer relationship skills, and salary expectations. Candidates were advised to stay updated with market trends and practice HR questions.

Overall, the advice for future candidates emphasized clarity in explaining financial concepts, staying updated with market trends, and highlighting relevant skills in the resume.