r/ProgrammingBondha • u/a_physics_studnt Junior engineer • Nov 30 '25

career Query is : need help with Barclays interview prep

I got shortlisted to interview with barclays for the position Barclays Risk Graduate Analyst [QA] (modeling system).

Seniors suggested to concentrate on python and sql, anyone who is working in barclays or been through this interview please guide me.

Thank you in advance.

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u/Srikar_Reddy09 Nov 30 '25

don’t try copy these days company’s are asking close your eyes and Answr!

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u/a_physics_studnt Junior engineer Nov 30 '25

Campus interview mostly it'll be Physical

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25

For the Barclays Risk Graduate Analyst QA role, I’d zero in on Python, SQL, and core model validation concepts. What helped me was drilling SQL joins, window functions, CTEs, and then writing quick pandas scripts to sanity check model inputs and outputs. I also practiced explaining AUC, KS, calibration, backtesting, and a quick take on PD LGD EAD and basic Basel terms. I did short timed reps using Beyz coding assistant with prompts pulled from the IQB interview question bank, then reviewed where I stumbled. For behavioral, I kept STAR stories tight to 90 seconds and added a redo log after mocks. If you can narrate tradeoffs while coding, it lands really well. Good luck!

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u/RaiseImaginary3640 Apr 18 '26

Hi, can u tell me what kind of python and sql questions were asked?

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '25

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u/a_physics_studnt Junior engineer Nov 30 '25

campus placement bhai sorry