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Morgan Stanley Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 12 Dec 2024

15 Interview questions

An Analyst was asked 7mo ago
Q. Explain various options strategies.
Ans. 

Options strategies involve buying and selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.

  • Buy Call Option: Bullish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to rise.

  • Buy Put Option: Bearish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to fall.

  • Covered Call: Selling a call option while holding the underlying asset to generate income.

  • Straddle: Buying both a call ...

An Analyst was asked
Q. Given a web portal that is running slow, how would you debug the solution for that? Answer stepwise.
Ans. 

Debugging steps for a slow web portal

  • Check server load and resource usage

  • Analyze network traffic and latency

  • Review code for inefficiencies and optimize

  • Use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks

  • Consider caching and content delivery networks

  • Test and monitor performance after changes

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An Analyst was asked
Q. Write a detailed explanation of a sorting algorithm.
Ans. 

Sorting algorithm organizes data in a specific order.

  • Choose a sorting algorithm based on the data size and type.

  • Common sorting algorithms include bubble sort, insertion sort, and quicksort.

  • Implement the chosen algorithm in code.

  • Test the algorithm with sample data to ensure it sorts correctly.

An Analyst was asked
Q. Data is generally stored in normalized form, which can slow down query performance. How would you optimize query speed?
Ans. 

Denormalization, indexing, caching, and partitioning can improve query performance.

  • Denormalize the data to reduce the number of joins required for queries.

  • Create indexes on frequently queried columns to speed up search.

  • Cache frequently accessed data in memory to avoid disk reads.

  • Partition large tables into smaller ones to reduce the amount of data that needs to be scanned.

  • Use query optimization techniques like que...

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An Analyst was asked
Q. Implement a dynamic 2D excel sheet using data structures.
Ans. 

Implement a dynamic 2D excel sheet using DS

  • Use a 2D array to store the data

  • Implement functions to add, delete, and modify data

  • Use data structures like linked lists or hash tables for efficient searching and sorting

  • Implement dynamic resizing to handle large amounts of data

  • Use GUI libraries like Tkinter or PyQt for user interface

An Analyst was asked
Q. X and Y are random variables with probability distributions ke^(-kx) and ue^(-ux). What is the distribution for min(X, Y)?
Ans. 

Finding the probability distribution for the minimum of two random variables with given distributions.

  • Use the formula P(min(x,y)>z) = P(x>z)P(y>z)

  • Integrate over the range of z to get the distribution of min(x,y)

  • Final distribution is 2ke^(-kx)ue^(-ux)exp(-uz)

An Analyst was asked 7mo ago
Q. Explain CDS and credit risk
Ans. 

CDS stands for Credit Default Swap, a financial derivative used to transfer credit risk between parties.

  • CDS is a type of insurance contract where one party pays a premium to another party in exchange for protection against a credit event, such as default or bankruptcy.

  • The buyer of a CDS makes periodic payments to the seller, who agrees to compensate the buyer in the event of a credit event on a specified reference...

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An Analyst was asked
Q. Current CTC, Expected CTC, total years of expeience
Ans. 

Current CTC, Expected CTC, total years of experience are common questions in job interviews to gauge candidate's salary expectations and experience level.

  • Current CTC refers to the candidate's current salary or compensation package.

  • Expected CTC is the salary or compensation package the candidate is looking for in the new role.

  • Total years of experience includes all relevant work experience in the field.

  • It is importa...

An Analyst was asked
Q. Explain each line item on resume
Ans. 

Explaining each line item on a resume

  • Provide a brief overview of each job position, including responsibilities and achievements

  • Explain any relevant education or certifications

  • Discuss any relevant skills or qualifications

  • Include any volunteer work or extracurricular activities that demonstrate relevant experience

An Analyst was asked
Q. Tell me about Yourself. What excel functions are you aware of?
Ans. 

I am a detail-oriented analyst with knowledge of various Excel functions.

  • I am proficient in basic functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT, etc.

  • I am also familiar with more advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, IF, AND, OR, etc.

  • I have experience using PivotTables, PivotCharts, and creating macros to automate tasks.

  • I am constantly learning and exploring new functions to improve my skills...

Morgan Stanley Analyst Interview Experiences

18 interviews found

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain CDS and credit risk
  • Ans. 

    CDS stands for Credit Default Swap, a financial derivative used to transfer credit risk between parties.

    • CDS is a type of insurance contract where one party pays a premium to another party in exchange for protection against a credit event, such as default or bankruptcy.

    • The buyer of a CDS makes periodic payments to the seller, who agrees to compensate the buyer in the event of a credit event on a specified reference asse...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain option strategies
  • Ans. 

    Options strategies involve buying and selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.

    • Buy Call Option: Bullish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to rise.

    • Buy Put Option: Bearish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to fall.

    • Covered Call: Selling a call option while holding the underlying asset to generate income.

    • Straddle: Buying both a call and p...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding previous work experience
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain different option strategies
  • Ans. 

    Options strategies involve buying or selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.

    • Some common options strategies include covered calls, protective puts, straddles, and iron condors.

    • Covered calls involve selling call options on a stock you own to generate income.

    • Protective puts involve buying put options to protect against a decline in the value of a stock.

    • Straddles involve buying both a call and a put...

  • Answered by AI

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Dec 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Accounting Questions
  • Q2. Corporate Actions
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Financial Instruments
  • Q2. Behavioral Questions

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and experience in analyzing large datasets

    • I am proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python

    • I have a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to drive business decisions

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Derivatives and trade life cycle

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous experience details
  • Q2. Current CTC, Expected CTC, total years of expeience
  • Ans. 

    Current CTC, Expected CTC, total years of experience are common questions in job interviews to gauge candidate's salary expectations and experience level.

    • Current CTC refers to the candidate's current salary or compensation package.

    • Expected CTC is the salary or compensation package the candidate is looking for in the new role.

    • Total years of experience includes all relevant work experience in the field.

    • It is important to...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previence Experience details. Product knowledge.

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Hardik Palan

posted on 25 Dec 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain each line item on resume
  • Ans. 

    Explaining each line item on a resume

    • Provide a brief overview of each job position, including responsibilities and achievements

    • Explain any relevant education or certifications

    • Discuss any relevant skills or qualifications

    • Include any volunteer work or extracurricular activities that demonstrate relevant experience

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  • Q2. Tell about one known AS
  • Q3. Intercompany accounts journal entry

Skills evaluated in this interview

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Nov 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Take us through your CV
  • Ans. 

    I have a diverse background in data analysis, project management, and financial modeling, with a strong focus on delivering insights.

    • Graduated with a degree in Economics, where I developed a strong foundation in statistical analysis and economic theory.

    • Interned at XYZ Corp, where I assisted in data collection and analysis for market research projects, improving report accuracy by 20%.

    • Worked as a Junior Analyst at ABC L...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. CV discussion and how the stock market works, eg what is derivative and its strategies
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. CV discussion and how the markets and order management system works in the financial markets
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we give this job role to you?
  • Ans. 

    I bring a unique blend of analytical skills, relevant experience, and a passion for data-driven decision-making to this role.

    • Strong analytical skills: I have experience using tools like Excel and SQL to analyze large datasets, leading to actionable insights.

    • Relevant experience: In my previous role, I successfully identified trends that improved operational efficiency by 20%.

    • Attention to detail: I consistently ensure da...

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What differentiate you from other people

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Morgan Stanley Analyst interview:
  • Market structur
  • Derivative Market
  • Business Analysis
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be yourself. let the interviewers know who you Really are. and don't try to act over smart , it is okay if you don't know the answer for the question, just let them know that you don't know. you will save time for everybody.

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Nicole Danielsen

posted on 5 Sep 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Walk me through your prior experience
  • Q2. Tell me about a time you failed
  • Q3. What does your closet look like

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 May 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are Hedge Funds? Components of Financial Statements
  • Ans. 

    Hedge funds are alternative investment vehicles that use pooled funds to employ various strategies to generate high returns.

    • Hedge funds are privately owned and managed investment funds

    • They use a variety of investment strategies such as long-short equity, global macro, and event-driven

    • They are typically only available to accredited investors due to their high-risk nature

    • Components of financial statements include balance...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about Yourself. What excel functions are you aware of?
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented analyst with knowledge of various Excel functions.

    • I am proficient in basic functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT, etc.

    • I am also familiar with more advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, IF, AND, OR, etc.

    • I have experience using PivotTables, PivotCharts, and creating macros to automate tasks.

    • I am constantly learning and exploring new functions to improve my skills.

  • Answered by AI

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Oct 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Question realted to final year project
  • Q3. Why Morgan Stanley and what do you know about our company?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read the job description and know the job role as the interview questions are related to it.

Morgan Stanley Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Morgan Stanley Analyst interview?
Morgan Stanley interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Morgan Stanley interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Morgan Stanley Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Morgan Stanley. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Morgan Stanley expect are Financial Services, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Investment Management and Risk Management.
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