The interview process was of 3 different rounds namely, CV Shortlisting (Valid for all companies), GD/ Guesstimate or Case Demonstration depending upon the panel and Case Study. The case can be from Market Entry, Profitability or Competitor analysis or something related to the previous round too.
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Question 1
They would definitely ask about the current market trends and all market impacts because of the policies, regulations and other financial news, anything related to your job description
Interview process at Nomura consisted mainly of a resume-based technical interview followed by discussion on finance concepts and market knowledge. Questions were asked from my projects, internships, portfolio analysis, mutual funds, derivatives, and basic financial concepts like risk, beta, ratio analysis, and market trends. Interviewers also asked behavioral questions related to teamwork, problem-solving, and interest in finance. Overall, the process focused more on conceptual clarity and understanding of the resume rather than rote memorization.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in working at Nomura, and what makes you a strong candidate for this role?