Senior business analyst Interview Questions

talked about the various ways to elicit requirements (brainstorming, 1:1, walkthroughs, documents, etc)

Look at: 1) Why do we want to enter this market? 2) Does it make financial and strategic sense to enter this new market? (Revenue - Cost = Profit) 3) Do we have the internal capabilities to enter into this new line of business and if not, how would this affect the decision?

With details from BABOK as I remembered

Gave multiple examples of this.

Immediate, various, yes

I read all documentation available, set up time with SMEs to do walkthroughs, do write ups and reconfirm with SMEs what I know

I answered the questions very well. The discussion was quite constructive and in positive direction, towards the end I was told by the manager that I will be having the another round with ED and he mentioned to me my profile is well fit with the role. But to my surprise, after 2 days HR called me and mentioned to me - we got a good feedback about you, but unfortunately we have one candidate internally which is currently working as contractor to be considered for this role. I didn't say anything to HR - but I feel Company Representatives should not waste time and set expectations if results are already pre-determined. No need to set expectations and provide positive response if all is set earlier only. This leads to discouragement to the candidate with no internal setting. Many Thanks !!