I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at S&P Global (Gurgaon, Haryana) in Dec 2013
Interview
The Capital IQ interview process has 5 steps – Every round is elimination round.
1st step is an IQ test - written test (Math and Vocab – aptitude exam)
2nd step is HR interview. Questions may include definitions of mergers and acquisitions and more finance/investment questions.
3rd step: Technical exam written for 60 mins /90 mins (finance basics and merger and acquisitions)
The above 3 rounds can happen on the same day. Atleast 2 rounds will happen in same day.
If you clear the first 3 rounds. You would get call for the next round in 7-8 working days (max)
4-5 rounds would be personal interview – Director Rounds.
Basic finance questions related to 3 financial statements of finance. and questions related to link between all 3 of them was asked. so just prepare well for this basic questions and everything around it.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at S&P Global in Jun 2025
Interview
The interview process consisted of two rounds. The first round primarily focused on assessing my knowledge and understanding of financial terminologies, while the second round was more application-oriented, emphasizing practical problem-solving and real-world scenarios.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a stock split, and how does it affect the P/E ratio of a company?
2 rounds of technical and managerial interview where they will ask you about accounting and finance related questions and dive deep into 3 financial statements, DCF and other valuation techniques
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How are the 3 statements related and describe how you make a DCF model