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The interviews were more about trying to understand what I was after in a role and my motivations rather than the traditional STAR interview questions. STAR questions after a certain level of experience are not useful as your CV should really tell what you can do in my opinion! A lot of information was shared about what sort of things were needed to be achieved in the role.
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Financial Controller

Interviewed at Checkout.com

3.9★
Apr 21, 2021

The interviews were more about trying to understand what I was after in a role and my motivations rather than the traditional STAR interview questions. STAR questions after a certain level of experience are not useful as your CV should really tell what you can do in my opinion! A lot of information was shared about what sort of things were needed to be achieved in the role.

Technical Questions: 1. Describe any one Financial Product as you would do to a 10-year old. 2. Which is the most important financial statement for a company and why? 3. What does a Balance Sheet convey? 4. Accounting entry for Insurance. 5. Explain Straddles, Strangles and Swaptions. 6. Where does trade payable go in a balance sheet?
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Financial Controller

Interviewed at Deutsche Bank

3.8★
Feb 20, 2021

Technical Questions: 1. Describe any one Financial Product as you would do to a 10-year old. 2. Which is the most important financial statement for a company and why? 3. What does a Balance Sheet convey? 4. Accounting entry for Insurance. 5. Explain Straddles, Strangles and Swaptions. 6. Where does trade payable go in a balance sheet?

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