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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 21 Jan 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Aml KYC questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Process related
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion on HR related

Top Morgan Stanley Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Can you explain dcf to me? Can dcf be applied to equity?
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Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 23 Feb 2022

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hackerrank - Technical QA , 75 min

Round 2 - Case Study 

Experience of Design, product execution,etc.

Round 3 - HR 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q3. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q4. What is your family background?
  • Q5. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q6. Why should we hire you?
  • Q7. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Morgan Stanley interview:
  • Hackkerank
  • Leetcode
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare, hackkerank ,leetcode
CV and profile experience need to share in very simple and clear manner.
HR might ask many QA but calm and answer.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Basic Java concepts like abstraction, JDK 1.8 architecture brief overview.
  • Q2. What is weak reference? garbage collection in case of such references?
  • Ans. 

    Weak reference is a reference that does not prevent the object from being garbage collected.

    • Weak references are used to refer to objects that can be garbage collected if there are no strong references to them.

    • They are typically used in scenarios where you want to hold a reference to an object, but don't want to prevent it from being collected.

    • Weak references are implemented using weak reference queues, which allow you ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Implementation of singleton pattern and ways of breaking it? singleton pattern implementation in a multithreaded environment?
  • Ans. 

    Singleton pattern ensures a class has only one instance, while allowing global access to it.

    • Implement a private constructor to prevent direct instantiation.

    • Create a static method to provide a single point of access to the instance.

    • Use lazy initialization to create the instance only when needed.

    • Ensure thread safety in a multithreaded environment using synchronization or double-checked locking.

    • Breaking the singleton patt...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Annotations : @Component vs @service, @Controller vs @RESTController, @Configuration, @Transactional
  • Ans. 

    Annotations used in Spring Framework for defining components and services.

    • Annotations like @Component, @Service, and @Controller are used for defining components in Spring Framework.

    • @RestController is used for defining RESTful web services.

    • @Configuration is used for defining configuration classes.

    • @Transactional is used for defining transactional methods.

    • All these annotations help in defining and managing dependencies i

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Internal implementation of HashSet? Which scenario will generate same hashcode for a HashMap?
  • Ans. 

    HashSet is implemented using a HashMap internally. Same hashcode is generated when two objects have the same value for hashCode() and equals() methods.

    • HashSet internally uses a HashMap to store its elements.

    • The hashcode of an object is generated using the hashCode() method.

    • If two objects have the same value for hashCode() and equals() methods, they will generate the same hashcode.

    • For example, if two String objects have...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is SQL Cursor? Index? Aggregate Functions examples?
  • Ans. 

    SQL Cursor is a database object used to manipulate data row by row.

    • Cursor is used to fetch and process data row by row

    • Index is a database object used to speed up data retrieval

    • Aggregate functions are used to perform calculations on a set of values

    • Examples of aggregate functions are SUM, AVG, COUNT, MAX, MIN

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Basic Java programming question:- Generate palindrome string inputs for the program are length of the string and number of distinct characters. If n=5 & k=2 output = ababa/zzdzz/rerer. If n=7 & k=3 output=...
  • Ans. 

    Generate palindrome string with given length and distinct characters.

    • Create a char array of length n and fill it with distinct characters.

    • Loop through the array and add the characters in reverse order to create a palindrome.

    • Repeat the process until the required number of palindromes are generated.

    • If k is less than the length of the palindrome, use the first k distinct characters.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Given an array with length n , find highest value which occurs same number of times within the array. [3,8,3,2,1,3,2] 3 occurs 3 times output=3. [4,6,7,6,7,5,4,2,4,9,4,1,9] 4 occurs 3 times output=4
  • Ans. 

    Find the highest value that occurs the same number of times within an array.

    • Iterate through the array and count the occurrences of each value.

    • Store the counts in a dictionary or hash map.

    • Find the maximum count and check which value(s) have that count.

    • Return the highest value among those with the maximum count.

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  • Q9. Find number of occurrences of a character in string. Provide multiple approaches for the solution and choose the best why? For "string aabcadd output=a3b1c1d2
  • Ans. 

    Count occurrences of a character in a string and output in a specific format.

    • Use a hash table to store the count of each character.

    • Loop through the string and update the count in the hash table.

    • Create the output string using the hash table.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Convert String from Camel case to Snake case
  • Ans. 

    Converts a string from Camel case to Snake case.

    • Loop through the string and check for uppercase letters

    • Insert an underscore before each uppercase letter

    • Convert the string to lowercase

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Given a class @Data class Account{String name; String acctBalance;}. Write logic to get Map using Stream API which shows the balance of each person i,e, key will be the name of the account holder and valu...
  • Ans. 

    Logic to get Map using Stream API to show balance of each person

    • Use Stream API to group accounts by name

    • Use map() to get the sum of balances for each group

    • Collect the results into a Map

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Marvelous interview experience. Although it was 7 rounds of process, each interviewer was best at his/her way.
Initial 2 rounds of interview will bring blood out of your veins , later rounds will bring a little pumping.

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Top Morgan Stanley Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Sort Big List Dates Problem Statement Mary is an enthusiastic party-goer who struggles with remembering event dates. Help Mary by sorting a given list of event dates in an ascending order. Example: Input: dates = [ [13,6,2007] , [2,6,2001] ... read more
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Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Competitive Programming

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java Basics, and related framework basics in depth
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design Patterns and Design Principles
  • Ans. 

    Design patterns and principles are essential for creating maintainable and scalable software.

    • Design patterns are reusable solutions to common software problems.

    • Design principles are guidelines for creating software that is easy to maintain and extend.

    • Examples of design patterns include Singleton, Factory, and Observer.

    • Examples of design principles include SOLID, DRY, and KISS.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How you make yourself up to date with latest technologies
  • Ans. 

    I stay up to date with the latest technologies by attending conferences, reading tech blogs, and participating in online forums.

    • Attending conferences and tech events

    • Reading tech blogs and articles

    • Participating in online forums and communities

    • Taking online courses and tutorials

    • Experimenting with new technologies in personal projects

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work on your basics , prepare for Competitive Programming rounds, Design Principles, Patters and System Design related stuff.

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Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Feb 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 4 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 - Aptitude Test 

Capital Market question with Hedge funds related

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details of the job and brief explanation
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join this company
  • Q2. I love this job and want to work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared before heading towards interview in MS for Hedge Funds

Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There is a chairman of a conglomerate. He has been on the post for 10 years, and is extremely dominating. He treats the various business heads like children, not letting them take any major decision. While the chairman has negatives, he bel... read more
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Test Project was already ready for me with unit tests failure. I have to figure out the fix so all tests will be green.
  • Ans. Either test logic or input data was wrong.
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked project details, how microservices work? How one microservice calls another microservice and pass on data. More questions on strategy and planning, designing and architecture.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round .. questions about team handling. Resource management. Dev ops style of working.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Another Managerial round.. asked more on team handling in past. How did I solved issues in team members
Round 5 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    I expect a competitive salary that reflects my experience, skills, and the responsibilities of the Vice President role.

    • I am looking for a salary that is commensurate with the market rate for Vice President positions.

    • I have extensive experience and a proven track record in leadership and strategic decision-making, which should be reflected in my compensation.

    • I am open to discussing the salary range for this position bas...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Ans. 

    I was responsible for managing a team and overseeing operations in my previous job.

    • Managed a team of 20 employees

    • Oversaw day-to-day operations and ensured smooth workflow

    • Implemented new strategies to improve efficiency

    • Collaborated with other departments to achieve company goals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a change to further develop my skills and contribute to a new organization.

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities

    • Desire for professional growth and advancement

    • Willingness to bring fresh perspectives and ideas

    • Looking for a better work-life balance

    • Wanting to work in a more collaborative environment

    • Seeking a company with a stronger focus on innovation

    • Desire to make a greater impact in a different indust

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    Experienced professional with a strong background in leadership and strategic planning.

    • Over 10 years of experience in management roles

    • Successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve company goals

    • Implemented cost-saving initiatives resulting in significant financial growth

    • Developed and executed strategic plans to drive business expansion

    • Proven track record of delivering results and exceeding targets

  • Answered by AI
Round 6 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One more managerial round.. same team handling questions. Bit introduction of self. Name of all interviewers just to check if I remember all or not

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Intial rounds u should be technically sound.
For managerial u should be confident

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Q1. What will you do if a customer register a complaint against you in the company ?
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Jobs at Morgan Stanley

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Everything on your resumr and about the project you are working on your current organization in depth
  • Q2. Java memory model, internals of HashMaps

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare and handon is must

Vice President Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What will you do if a customer register a complaint against you in the company ?
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Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Jan 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Started with Introduction, all projects, skills which i had mentioned on my resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your resume updated. Mentioned only those things in resume which you are good at. Don't mention anything extra which you are not aware off.

Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There is a chairman of a conglomerate. He has been on the post for 10 years, and is extremely dominating. He treats the various business heads like children, not letting them take any major decision. While the chairman has negatives, he bel... read more
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Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Feb 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 8 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 - Coding Test 

Depends on the business unit and a hackerearth test

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. QA automation typical questions
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Automation typical questions
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core Java moderate to tough coding and Questions
Round 6 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General technical questions for different problem not necessarily related to Automation stack depends on the interviewer if Dev lead or QA lead
Round 7 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Chapter lead again QA APPROACH BASED QUESTIONS
Round 8 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary not any tough questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well as there are so many rounds involved. Prepare well whatever you have on your resume

Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There is a chairman of a conglomerate. He has been on the post for 10 years, and is extremely dominating. He treats the various business heads like children, not letting them take any major decision. While the chairman has negatives, he bel... read more
View answer (2)
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 4 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. SQL, UNIX coding questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based and how you would approach the problem and what is the possible solution
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Usual Salary negotiations

Vice President Project Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are your views on integrity
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Morgan Stanley Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Morgan Stanley interview for experienced candidates?
Morgan Stanley interview process for experienced candidates usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Morgan Stanley interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Morgan Stanley interview for experienced candidates?
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, Risk Management and Investment Management.
What are the top questions asked in Morgan Stanley interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the Morgan Stanley interview for experienced candidates -

  1. Given an array with length n , find highest value which occurs same number of t...read more
  2. Can you explain dcf to me? Can dcf be applied to equi...read more
  3. Given a class @Data class Account{String name; String acctBalance;}. Write logi...read more
How long is the Morgan Stanley interview process?

The duration of Morgan Stanley interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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