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Business analyst duties vary from company to company, but there are many questions you'll inevitably hear when interviewing for this position. Overall, a business analyst is someone who helps organizations improve their processes and make the most profitable business decisions through data analysis and insights. An interviewer is looking for evidence of problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, negotiating, technical, and analytical skills.

Top Business Analyst Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: What do you think are the core competencies of a business analyst?

How to answer
How to answer: Interviewers ask this to determine whether or not an applicant understands the skills and qualities necessary for success in the role. Your answer should include examples of both hard and soft skills (strong aptitude for numbers, analytical skills, clear communication, problem-solving, etc.) and mirror the requirements listed in the job description.
Question 2

Question #2: How do you stay current with general business trends?

How to answer
How to answer: Your response to this question is intended to show the interviewer how self-motivated and driven you are. An applicant who takes initiative outside of the workplace to improve their skills will leave a lasting impression. Include everything from reading the news each morning to attending conferences.
Question 3

Question #3: What's your typical project approach?

How to answer
How to answer: The hiring manager asks this to get a feel for your overall understanding of the analysis planning process. When answering, don't just list projects and processes. Instead, discuss the types of opportunities you might create, and let the interviewer know you're able to customize your approach to suit individual projects.

68,901 business analyst interview questions shared by candidates

The first case was fairly straight forward: (1) Asked to calculate bank profitability with a given interest rates on deposits, a fixed reserve ratio, an interest rate on loans and a fixed fee value. (2) Tasked with assessing the viability of a marketing proposal where you're expected to introduce the idea of a market test. (3) Values are given for the market test and you're asked to calculate the profitability of the bank if the marketing plan was implemented. (4) Go-no/go decision at the end.
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Business Analyst

Interviewed at Capital One

3.6★
Apr 23, 2014

The first case was fairly straight forward: (1) Asked to calculate bank profitability with a given interest rates on deposits, a fixed reserve ratio, an interest rate on loans and a fixed fee value. (2) Tasked with assessing the viability of a marketing proposal where you're expected to introduce the idea of a market test. (3) Values are given for the market test and you're asked to calculate the profitability of the bank if the marketing plan was implemented. (4) Go-no/go decision at the end.

I just finished my phone case interview. Hopefully I can get to the next round. But here is the phone case interview: we are trying to raise funds to accommodate more children after school. What are the possible ways of raising funds?If we focus on the online fund raising and the option of hosting a gala, calculate the profit for each option, which option should we choose? If there is low budget donor vs big donor, given the maximum donation low budget donor are to donate, calculate the avg. donation amount needed from the big donor to reach an average of X dollar donation. Now, we can target big donor vs small donor vs portfolio by hosting gala or online fund raising, which way is the best? Now, each donor online will have a friend to donate, how much money does the friend need to donate to reach a breakeven point?
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Senior Business Analyst

Interviewed at Capital One

3.6★
Oct 6, 2017

I just finished my phone case interview. Hopefully I can get to the next round. But here is the phone case interview: we are trying to raise funds to accommodate more children after school. What are the possible ways of raising funds?If we focus on the online fund raising and the option of hosting a gala, calculate the profit for each option, which option should we choose? If there is low budget donor vs big donor, given the maximum donation low budget donor are to donate, calculate the avg. donation amount needed from the big donor to reach an average of X dollar donation. Now, we can target big donor vs small donor vs portfolio by hosting gala or online fund raising, which way is the best? Now, each donor online will have a friend to donate, how much money does the friend need to donate to reach a breakeven point?

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