Banks, trading firms, insurance, fintech
What they test:
- Data accuracy and reconciliation
- Regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOX, financial regulations)
- Risk awareness and auditability
- Traditional data warehousing knowledge
Interview loop:
- SQL-heavy assessments
- Data modeling exercises
- Scenario questions about data governance
- Cultural fit for regulated environment
Preparation focus:
Accuracy over speed. Know data lineage and audit trails. Understand slowly changing dimensions. Be comfortable with formal processes and documentation.