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Silicon Valley Bank Data Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Silicon Valley Bank Data Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 4 questions + 3 drills · ~62 min
Handling Missing and Dirty SQL DataMedium

Explain how to profile, clean, and standardize missing or dirty data before analysis.

Data WranglingCase WhenQualitySilicon Valley Bank
Customer Orders: LEFT vs INNER JOINEasy

Explain how INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN differ, and when to use each for matched-only versus all-left-row analysis.

JoinsData WranglingGroup BySilicon Valley Bank
Validating Data Before ReportingEasy

Explain how to validate SQL data before reporting, including null checks, duplicates, outliers, and aggregation reconciliation.

JoinsData WranglingQualitySilicon Valley Bank
Root Cause for Engagement DropHard

Tests structured troubleshooting, data validation, and prioritization to identify drivers of engagement changes.

MetricsData AnalysisProblem SolvingSilicon Valley Bank
Top Customers by Region VolumeMedium
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Find the top 3 customers in each region by transaction volume using joins, aggregation, and window ranking.

Window FunctionsJoinsRankingJPMorganChaseSilicon Valley BankNavi
Resolve Conflicting Customer AttributesMedium
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Use joins, CTEs, and row ranking to resolve conflicting customer profile values across ACME House systems.

JoinsData WranglingQualityRamsey SolutionsACME House
Reconcile Conflicting Invoice TotalsMedium
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Reconcile billing and ERP invoice totals using joins, a CTE for latest snapshots, and CASE-based discrepancy classification.

JoinsData WranglingQualityLiterati
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Behavioral & Leadership6 questions · ~48 min
Explaining Complex Analysis to Nontechnical StakeholdersMedium

Tests communication of complex analytics to nontechnical stakeholders, with emphasis on influence, clarity, and driving action from insights.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationtechnicalSilicon Valley Bank
Visualizing Findings for Decision-MakersEasy

Tests communication through visualization, stakeholder alignment, and whether the candidate can turn analysis into a clear decision.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationOwnershipSilicon Valley Bank
Prioritizing Conflicting Cross-Functional DeadlinesMedium

Tests prioritization under pressure, stakeholder management, and decision-making when multiple teams compete for limited analyst capacity.

Conflict Resolutiontime managementPrioritizationSilicon Valley Bank
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