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Updated 28 Mar 2025

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction questions
  • Q2. Why we should hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong background in accounting, with proven experience in managing financial operations and driving business growth.

    • Extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting

    • Proven track record of improving financial processes and efficiency

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well prepared with your concepts and resume.

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Business Round 1 

(11 Questions)

  • Q1. Take me through your CV
  • Ans. 

    I have a diverse background in marketing, sales, and customer service.

    • Started my career in marketing at XYZ Company

    • Managed a team of sales representatives at ABC Company

    • Received multiple awards for exceeding sales targets

    • Strong background in customer service and client relationship management

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to work at MS
  • Ans. 

    I want to work at MS because of their innovative technology, diverse work culture, and opportunities for growth.

    • Innovative technology: I am excited about the chance to work with cutting-edge technology at MS.

    • Diverse work culture: I value diversity and believe that working in a diverse environment can lead to more creativity and innovation.

    • Opportunities for growth: I see MS as a place where I can learn and grow both per

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you know about our competitors, Name a few
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am familiar with your competitors. Some of them include Company A, Company B, and Company C.

    • Company A is known for their innovative products and strong marketing strategies.

    • Company B is a major player in the industry with a large market share.

    • Company C is a newer competitor but gaining traction with their unique offerings.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Describe about facing any challenging situation from places where I used to lead
  • Ans. 

    I faced a challenging situation when leading a team during a project deadline.

    • Delegated tasks effectively to team members based on their strengths

    • Communicated clearly and regularly with team members to ensure progress

    • Managed conflicts and resolved issues promptly to keep the project on track

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are the core values
  • Ans. 

    Core values are fundamental beliefs that guide behavior and decision-making in an organization.

    • Integrity - being honest and ethical in all actions

    • Respect - treating others with dignity and consideration

    • Teamwork - collaborating effectively with others

    • Excellence - striving for the highest quality in all endeavors

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Are you planning for futher education
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am planning to pursue further education to enhance my skills and knowledge in the field.

    • I am currently researching potential graduate programs in my field of interest.

    • I have spoken to academic advisors and professionals in the industry to gather information about advanced education options.

    • I am preparing for standardized tests such as GRE or GMAT if required for the programs I am interested in.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Why MS and not other firms
  • Ans. 

    Microsoft offers a diverse range of opportunities for growth and innovation, making it a top choice for aspiring interns.

    • Microsoft has a strong reputation for innovation and cutting-edge technology

    • The company offers a wide range of internship programs in various fields such as software development, marketing, and research

    • Microsoft provides ample opportunities for learning and growth, with access to top industry profess...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Have you interviewed elsewhere
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have interviewed at a few other companies in the past.

    • I have interviewed at two other companies before applying here.

    • I have experience with different interview processes and types of questions.

    • I have received offers from some of the companies I interviewed with.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Where do you see yourself in 5 yrs
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a skilled professional in my field, taking on more responsibilities and contributing to the success of the organization.

    • Continuing to learn and grow in my role

    • Taking on leadership positions or projects

    • Contributing innovative ideas to the team

    • Building strong relationships with colleagues and clients

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Being a Finance Student , why Legal and compliance
  • Ans. 

    Legal and compliance are crucial aspects of finance that impact decision-making and risk management.

    • Understanding legal and compliance regulations is essential for ensuring financial transactions are conducted ethically and legally.

    • Compliance with laws and regulations helps mitigate risks and avoid costly penalties for non-compliance.

    • Legal knowledge is important for drafting contracts, agreements, and other financial d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Do you have any questions
Round 2 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you based in mumbai
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am based in Mumbai.

    • Yes, I am currently residing in Mumbai.

    • I have been living in Mumbai for the past 5 years.

    • I am familiar with the local area and transportation in Mumbai.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Reffered resume and asked about experiences
  • Q3. Asked about no internships during college
  • Q4. Explained the Event which I leaded
  • Q5. Where do you see yourself in 1 yr during the course of this program and 5yrs vision down the line
  • Ans. 

    In 1 year, I see myself gaining valuable skills and experience in the program. In 5 years, I envision myself in a leadership role within the company.

    • 1 year: Gaining hands-on experience, learning from mentors, and contributing to projects

    • 5 years: Leading a team, implementing innovative strategies, and driving company growth

    • Setting goals for professional development and advancement within the organization

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Have any questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study well about the job description and the company

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Risk Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic resume related questions and about the JD
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round related to the skill sets.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Design an order management system
  • Ans. 

    An order management system to streamline the process of receiving, tracking, and fulfilling customer orders.

    • Define user roles and permissions for accessing and managing orders

    • Create a user-friendly interface for entering and tracking orders

    • Integrate with inventory management system to ensure accurate stock levels

    • Automate order processing and notifications to improve efficiency

    • Generate reports on order status, sales tre

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Data points involved in the order management system
  • Ans. 

    Data points in an order management system include customer information, order details, payment information, shipping details, and order status.

    • Customer information (name, address, contact details)

    • Order details (products, quantities, prices)

    • Payment information (payment method, transaction ID)

    • Shipping details (shipping address, tracking number)

    • Order status (pending, processing, shipped, delivered)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Trade life cycle

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Stages of Internal Audit
  • Ans. 

    Internal audit stages include planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.

    • Planning stage involves setting objectives, scope, and methodology.

    • Fieldwork stage includes gathering and analyzing data, testing controls, and documenting findings.

    • Reporting stage involves communicating results to management and stakeholders.

    • Follow-up stage includes monitoring implementation of recommendations and assessing progress.

    • Examples: ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How is Name Screening conducted
  • Ans. 

    Name screening is conducted by comparing names against watchlists or databases to identify any potential matches.

    • Names are compared against watchlists, sanctions lists, politically exposed persons lists, and other databases.

    • Advanced screening tools use algorithms to analyze variations in names, such as misspellings or aliases.

    • Screening can be done manually or through automated software.

    • Matches are further investigated ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Methods of AML/KYC
  • Ans. 

    AML/KYC methods are used to verify the identity of customers and prevent money laundering and fraud.

    • Customer due diligence (CDD) to verify identity and assess risk

    • Enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers

    • Transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activities

    • Screening against sanctions lists and politically exposed persons (PEPs)

    • Regular training for staff on AML/KYC procedures

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is CDD process?
  • Ans. 

    CDD process stands for Customer Due Diligence process, which is a set of procedures used to verify the identity of customers and assess their risk levels.

    • CDD process involves collecting information about customers such as their name, address, and identification documents.

    • It also includes verifying the information provided by customers through various means such as official databases or third-party sources.

    • The purpose o...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are stages of Audit?
  • Ans. 

    Stages of Audit include planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.

    • Planning: Establishing audit objectives, scope, and procedures.

    • Fieldwork: Collecting and analyzing evidence to support audit findings.

    • Reporting: Communicating audit results and recommendations to stakeholders.

    • Follow-up: Ensuring implementation of audit recommendations and monitoring progress.

    • Example: Planning may involve reviewing previous audits and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do we conduct the audit
  • Ans. 

    Audits are conducted to ensure accuracy, compliance, and reliability of financial statements and internal controls.

    • To ensure accuracy and reliability of financial statements

    • To ensure compliance with laws and regulations

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls

    • To detect and prevent fraud or errors

    • To provide assurance to stakeholders and investors

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep thorough knowledge of the Job Description and prepare for the interview

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hackerrank - Hackerrank test including multiple choice and 2 programming questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Garbage collector internal implementation algorithm
  • Ans. 

    Garbage collector is an automatic memory management system in Java that reclaims memory by deallocating objects no longer in use.

    • Garbage collector uses different algorithms like Mark-Sweep, Mark-Compact, and Copying to reclaim memory.

    • Mark-Sweep algorithm marks objects as reachable or unreachable, then sweeps through and deletes the unreachable objects.

    • Mark-Compact algorithm moves reachable objects to one end of the mem...

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Summer Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 May 2024

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

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Aptitude test + Coding questions: 3

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Leetcode Dp, BST, Graph problems were asked. Aptitude test was cs fundamentals

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 May 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical question asked for fixed income instruments

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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Q1. A rat has 3000 gm of rice, he has to travel a distance of 3000m, he eats 1gm rice/m, his maximum carrying capcity is 1000 gm,how should he travel the distance to reach with maximum rice left
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Feb 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Longest common prefix
  • Ans. 

    The longest common prefix is the longest sequence of characters that is common to all strings in an array.

    • Iterate through the characters of the first string

    • Compare each character with the corresponding character in the other strings

    • Stop when a character doesn't match or when the end of any string is reached

    • Return the common prefix

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - do not prepare no idea why they reject

Skills evaluated in this interview

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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Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Summer Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Jul 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Med to hard problems

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Verbal Logical and Quantitative

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well especially dsa

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Morgan Stanley Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Morgan Stanley interview for freshers?
Morgan Stanley interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Morgan Stanley interview process for freshers are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Morgan Stanley interview for freshers?
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 Risk Management, Fixed Income, Analytical skills, Analytics and Excel.
What are the top questions asked in Morgan Stanley interview for freshers?

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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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