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Updated 18 Mar 2023

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Operations Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 18 Mar 2023

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you mean by operations
  • Ans. 

    Operations refer to the processes and activities involved in the day-to-day functioning of a business or organization.

    • Operations involve the management of resources, such as people, materials, and equipment, to produce goods or services.

    • It includes activities such as production, inventory management, quality control, and logistics.

    • Efficient operations are essential for the success of a business, as they can help reduce...

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  • Q2. Which subject was your favourite
  • Q3. How did you manage customers in your previous role

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Go Through Your CV
  • Ans. 

    I have a diverse background in operations management, including experience in supply chain, logistics, and process improvement.

    • Managed end-to-end supply chain operations for a global manufacturing company

    • Implemented lean principles to streamline production processes and reduce waste

    • Led cross-functional teams to improve inventory management and reduce stockouts

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  • Q2. I Received a call for final round but due to some reason not able to attend the same.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: She asked about my job profile ,family details,personal details,qualification and salary expectations
Tips: Be confident and should be good command over language either hindi or english.

Round: Test
Experience: That was manual aptitude test English,Maths,Reasoning.
Tips: Take attempt on every question
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 35

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Three persons were there and very difficult question they asked me . What is your strength and weakness and explain the same.But that was very good experience.
Tips: It seems easy but in actual its very difficult to know about ourself.
Duration: 1 hour

I was interviewed in Jul 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I got selected in v and a round which is very tuff to clear and meet a gai from operations they told me to come to their main office in Bangalore made me wait from afternoon till 10pm after 10 a women took my operations round for 5 minutes who is absolute non friendly with no commonsense and told me to wait outside hr would let me know, after half n hour hr told me m not selected...
Tips: People should be trained to find potential in other person, Only then they should be qualified to take interviews

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Do I have relevant domain/product knowledge?
  • Q2. About current/previous role and responsibilities
  • Q3. Tested Soft skills and communication

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be confident and keep it genuine. Do not add something which you don’t know to cover it up.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. The interview mainly consisted of personal questions, about your resume and your skills

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - HR 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself. Where are you from?
  • Q2. How has the format of balance sheet changed?
  • Ans. 

    The format of balance sheet has not changed much over the years.

    • The basic structure of balance sheet remains the same with assets on one side and liabilities and equity on the other.

    • However, there have been some changes in the presentation and disclosure requirements.

    • For example, companies are now required to disclose more information about their assets and liabilities, such as fair value measurements and off-balance s...

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  • Q3. What do you think about the economic slowdown? Factors and solutions.
  • Ans. 

    The economic slowdown is a complex issue with multiple factors and requires a multi-pronged approach for solutions.

    • Factors include global trade tensions, political instability, and technological disruptions.

    • Solutions may involve government intervention through fiscal and monetary policies, investment in infrastructure, and support for small businesses.

    • Private sector initiatives such as innovation and diversification ca...

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  • Q4. What are 2 steps you would take as the Finance Minister?
  • Q5. Impacts of corporate tax cut.
  • Ans. 

    Corporate tax cut can have positive impacts on business operations.

    • Lower tax rates can increase profits and cash flow, allowing for reinvestment in operations.

    • Reduced tax burden can also lead to increased hiring and expansion.

    • However, the long-term effects on the economy and government revenue must be considered.

    • Example: In 2017, the US corporate tax rate was reduced from 35% to 21%, leading to increased investment and...

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  • Q6. CV based questions.
  • Q7. How do you feel about operations and technology?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about operations and technology and believe they go hand in hand.

    • I believe that technology can greatly enhance and streamline operations processes.

    • I enjoy staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and finding ways to incorporate them into operations.

    • I understand the importance of balancing technology with human interaction and communication.

    • For example, implementing a new inventory m...

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  • Q8. Why do you want to join Citi?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.Interaction with seniors.

2. Mock GD/PIs.

3. Internet.

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Put in +,-,*,/ between the digits 3,3,8,8 (in any order ) such that the result was 24
  • Q2. If an ant had to travel along the walls, what is the minimum distance between the opposite ends of a cuboid?
  • Ans. 

    The minimum distance between opposite ends of a cuboid is the length of the diagonal of the cuboid.

    • To find the diagonal, use the Pythagorean theorem: diagonal = sqrt(length^2 + width^2 + height^2)

    • The length, width, and height of the cuboid must be known to calculate the diagonal

    • The ant can travel along any of the three pairs of opposite walls, so the minimum distance is the shortest diagonal

    • Example: A cuboid with lengt...

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  • Q3. Why do you wish to work in the finance sector?
  • Ans. 

    I wish to work in the finance sector because of my interest in financial markets and my desire to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions.

    • I have a strong passion for finance and economics

    • I enjoy analyzing financial data and making informed decisions

    • I want to help individuals and businesses make informed financial decisions

    • I am interested in the constantly evolving financial markets

    • I believe th...

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  • Q4. Why Deutsche Bank?
  • Ans. 

    Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong reputation and diverse range of services.

    • Deutsche Bank has a strong reputation in the industry

    • It offers a diverse range of services including investment banking, wealth management, and retail banking

    • The bank has a global presence with operations in over 70 countries

    • Deutsche Bank has a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility

    • It has a strong fo

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  • Q5. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a proven track record of success in similar roles.

    • I possess the necessary technical skills and knowledge.

    • I am a quick learner and adaptable to new situations.

    • I am a team player and can work collaboratively with others.

    • I am passionate about this industry and eager to contribute to its growth.

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  • Q6. What is your biggest repent and failure in IIT Kanpur?
  • Ans. 

    My biggest regret in IIT Kanpur was not taking advantage of all the opportunities available.

    • I wish I had participated in more extracurricular activities.

    • I regret not networking with more professors and alumni.

    • I failed to prioritize my time effectively and missed out on valuable experiences.

    • I wish I had taken more challenging courses and pushed myself academically.

    • I failed to seek help when I struggled with certain subj...

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  • Q7. What has been the best moment of yours in IITK?
  • Ans. 

    Winning the inter-hostel sports championship in my final year.

    • Being a part of the hostel sports team for four years.

    • Training hard and strategizing with the team to improve our performance.

    • Winning the championship after a tough competition with other hostels.

    • Celebrating with my teammates and hostel mates after the victory.

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  • Q8. Explain about your intern paper?
  • Ans. 

    My intern paper was about the impact of social media on mental health.

    • Researched the effects of social media on mental health

    • Analyzed data from surveys and studies

    • Discussed potential solutions to mitigate negative effects

    • Presented findings to team and received positive feedback

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  • Q9. Rank the Bonds, CDS and Loans in order of the interest rates they offered?
  • Ans. 

    Ranking of interest rates offered by Bonds, CDS and Loans.

    • CDS usually offer the highest interest rates due to their higher risk

    • Bonds offer lower interest rates than CDS but are less risky

    • Loans typically offer the lowest interest rates as they are secured by collateral

    • Interest rates can vary depending on the issuer's creditworthiness and market conditions

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  • Q10. Tell about three important things that were currently happening in the world of Business
  • Ans. 

    1. Digital transformation 2. E-commerce boom 3. Sustainability and social responsibility

    • Companies are investing heavily in digital transformation to stay competitive

    • E-commerce sales have skyrocketed due to the pandemic and changing consumer behavior

    • Businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability and social responsibility to meet consumer demands and reduce their environmental impact

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  • Q11. Explain Fiscal Cliff, Euro-Debt Crisis and the Palestine war
  • Ans. 

    Fiscal Cliff is a term used to describe a combination of tax increases and spending cuts. Euro-Debt Crisis refers to the financial crisis faced by some European countries. Palestine war is a conflict between Israel and Palestine.

    • Fiscal Cliff: Combination of tax increases and spending cuts in the US

    • Euro-Debt Crisis: Financial crisis faced by some European countries like Greece, Spain, and Portugal

    • Palestine war: Conflict...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: This year we had a resume based shortlisting across all IITs. There were around 35 students who were shortlisted form IITK. But, most probably DB would be continuing with its aptitude test based shortlisting, like the previous years (they ask around 25 aptitude questions, and 1 essay on some current topic).
Tips: DB resorts to resume based shortlisting again, they give a tremendous weight age to your CPI , any background in finance (intern in financial firms or on some related topic, so you see a lot of ECO and Maths Students being shortlisted.) Also, they look at the overall profile as well, but the above 2 factors were the most important this year. A comprehensive study of any of the CAT Maths material of CL or Time will suffice your preparations : focus more on how fast you can solve a problem.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1.This was a mixed interview of both HR and Technical.
2. It lasted for 30 minutes. I entered the room and was greeted by 3 people, shook my hands with all of them.
3. They asked me if I was hungry or not, I told them that I was thirsty rather and they offered me a Tropicana. (The reason I am citing this is, after my selection, in the night Mr. Nishant told me that this had set up the tone in the room, because the earlier 4 candidates whom they interviewed were too shy and refused to have anything, they judged it as my confidence rather, though it was never an intended one).
4. I was asked about how many companies I was interviewing in slot 1, and they seemed to be impressed on hearing the number 7.
5. They asked me what my preference order was, and I told them the truth that I would definitely interview with DB, Credit Suisse and Worldquant, and if time permits maybe with BCG or Opera.
6. Then they asked me to give a brief introduction, and asked me to stop when I was talking about my intern at Morgan Stanley and the paper I published over there. Mr. Nishant asked me if I was offered a PPO by them, and I told them the truth about my mentor not finding any position for me. He gave a sarcastic remark at MS, that going by the markets, its evident that they are not in a good shape now, and all I did was smile.
7. I was asked that if I got an offer from Morgan in my 8th sem, would I go. I told them, that if I got into DB/WQ/Credit Suisse/BCG , then definitely no, o/w yes. The reason I cited was that, inspite of all the money, I had to go through the entire placement procedure which in itself was a big pain, then an offer after that doesn’t help, they could have given it earlier. All three of them laughed and I seemed to have convinced them. I was asked to explain my work there, which I did pretty well.
8. I was also asked if I sat for DB during the intern procedure and I again told them the truth, as I have written earlier.
Tips: They weren’t judging me on finance or quant, because of my CPI and previous background as an intern. A lot of people were grilled on these though, if they said they were interested in these and all. They were trying to have a conversation with me, and testing my confidence, and when I came out of the room, I knew I had done well.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: 1. It was the second technical interview and the panel was of Mr. Vikram Khanderia (Business Head) and a senior person from algo- trading. It lasted for 20 minutes.
2. I entered the room, greeted them and was asked to describe myself in one minute.
3. I did that pretty well as I thought. Mr. Vikram asked me to explain my paper in Morgan Stanley to the two of them, I took a pen and paper and tried explaining them the whole of it. I actually did pretty bad (I had explained this to others quite well earlier, maybe I became a bit nervous.) They didn’t get the full essence of the work, though understood that it was very valuable to the firm.
4. Then I was asked a very trivial question as to rank the Bonds, CDS and Loans in order of the interest rates they offered, and give an explanation on the same. (I had worked on these instruments during my intern, so was asked this). I knew the order and told them that, but struggled for around 5 minutes with the answer. Then they told me the reason for it, and I was just repenting the way my interview was proceeding.
5. Then Mr. Vikram asked me to tell three important things that were currently happening in the world of Business. (I never used to read ET, but read it the previous day). Told them, that Cinemax had just acquired PVR , and as soon as I told it, he just stood up and lashed at me that how could a small Indian company acquisition affect Wall Street. I then understand what a mockery I had made (and was mentally prepared for the Credit Suisse interview after this, because I was sure to be kicked out from here.)
6. Continuing, he wrote three things on paper : Fiscal Cliff, Euro-Debt Crisis and the Palestine war and asked to me explain all of them. I knew the 1st two very well, and started. Though I wasn’t very convincing because I had become a bit tensed, but still I told all that I knew about them in any order though not very confidently. I was asked some counter questions, which I answered and a small discussion followed as to how could the war affect the oil prices in India and gave some logical explanation.
7. Then, the other person took a piece of paper and told that If he folded it 100 times , what would be its total width, if the width of one side is 1 unit.
8. I found it out and told the answer was 2100 . He asked me to calculate it, and I still can’t believe I told them it was 1024 (210 ) * 1024, and then he asked me re calculate it. I immediately realized what a fool I was making of myself, and told it was 1024* multiplied 10 times ~ 1030. (which was right :P). I was asked to leave.
9. I came out and told the volunteers that I had messed it up and there was no chance I would get selected. So I was going for the CS interview. I was asked to wait for a minute and then the volunteers entered the room and after a minute asked me to go and meet Mr. Vikram.
10. He asked me what my concern was, I told him that I was sorry to have messed his round after such an awesome round 1 and that I won’t get selected. He gave me a smile and said that they had really liked me. I asked them if I would get an offer, because it would be my dream come true so early in the morning, He told me that there were SPO clauses that he couldn’t tell me, but ‘You are intelligent enough to understand. If I were you, I would put my suit off and go out for a drink :P’ ). I was overwhelmed, had a firm handshake with the both of them , and there it was at 9.50 AM. in the morning.

General Tips: I have watched this year’s placement process very closely and would like to point out a few things to the readers, which are very important.
1. Be Realistic : This is perhaps one of the most important factors in the placements. I have seen so many people expect so much from them and when they don’t get shortlisted somewhere, it’s the end of the world for them. You must understand that there are certain limitations on you because of your CV till date (however intellectual or Bakait you might me). The key to this is be realistic, like Being a person from MME or BSBE, its actually difficult for you to crack a quant firm like Goldman/Morgan because of your curriculum here (however good you might be at Algos or Maths), the good thing is to accept it. Not having tremendous peaks in your resume will in not place you among the 20 shortlisted in BCG for instance. So, on a very serious note, everyone knows inside out what he/she is capable of, so please be realistic in your ambitions and try to excel in the options you have. Believe me, the goals may not be sky-high, but definitely are achievable.
2. Resume : Over the years, all the firms tell us that IITB/D resumes are well made than IITK ones. Get some of the resumes from your friends over there, ask some of your IITK seniors for their resume, SPO is always there to help you out. But Please denote at least 2 weeks in preparing your master resume and sub-resumes for every company.
3. PPTs : Try and attend the PPTs of the companies. You can actually get to know a lot about the work culture there and what is expected of you in your initial years. It will help you decide if this is actually the thing for you or not.
4. Don’t Speculate : During October-Nov. , most of the students actually waste a lot of efforts in just speculating ‘Yaar yeh company toh ise le hi legi’. Believe me , it happens a lot, confuses you and wastes a lot of your time (especially if you are a 4 Year student.)
5. DPC : Please form a good DPC at least for your own sake. Yes maybe the post might not be of value, but a hard working student can make a lot of difference to his department placements. You cannot expect the OPCs to call in every company of your department.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. One coding question.
  • Q2. Questions on Data Structures
  • Q3. Logical Question: You are a captive. If you say the right answer, the assasin will hang you, if you say the wrong answer, he will shoot you. How do you escape?
  • Q4. Other aptitude questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: One year since I took the interview, so no idea exactly what questions they asked. But I was asked to write the code on paper in front of him and was asked to debug it. Some puzzles and aptitude questions along with other basic coding questions. It was great that the guy was interactive and started asking about my projects and college life.
Btw the answer to the logical question is: I should say " you will shoot me". Paradoxical.
Tips: Feel free to ask anything that you would like to know from them. Also frankly say that you don't know a certain topic if you have no clue what it is about. They don't like people wasting their time.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was not exactly a technical interview. He asked me to write a code to find the day of week when a certain date in any year of the calendar is given. I answered it and then he starting asking general questions as to why do u want to join the company, etc.
I gave answers to most of them convincingly. But I kept him engaged by explaining my life at college, the extra curriculars I did at college. Also I asked him about his experience as a software engineer. I asked him to reflect upon his career and how I should approach about my career.
Tips: The best part about HR interviews is they expect you to ask them lots and lots of questions. The more they are engaged, the more are your chances of impressing and getting selected. And more importantly, ask the interviewer about his experience with the present firm. This also works with my manager when ever he has a one on one with me :P
Cheers and all the best.

Skills: Soft Skills, General Aptitude, LOGICAL THINKING ABILITIES, Coding Skills And Knowledge On Data Structures
College Name: IIT Hyderabad

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Since it is a Finance profile, it would help if you have any finance /economics/ MBA projects to write about. DB looks for a good CPI and decent projects or extra curriculars and interest in the finance sector. It also wouldn?t hurt to mention your technical skills here.


Round: Test
Experience: And since most of the finance work in India is back office (with all due respect to all those who have been placed in this sector) you have to be comfortable with numbers and calculations. The test is a typical CAT type paper mostly concentrating on quantitative analysis and data interpretation. There is also a bonus finance section for those who have knowledge on the subject. Again practice cat type papers well and sit with a knowledgeable friend of yours to discuss topics in finance.

Tips: Realize when you are in a recession period. No job comes easy. Most of us who are not insanely intelligent like that one dude in your wing need to practice hard for the test to get through. In a recession/slack scenario core companies save the day. Don?t neglect your core courses.
Duration: 45 minutes

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. You have a decent CPI and are from Maths background so why not go for a
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about applying my mathematical skills to solve complex problems in the field of analysis.

    • I believe that my strong mathematical background provides me with a solid foundation for analytical work.

    • Mathematics has taught me critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills that are essential for an analyst role.

    • I enjoy working with numbers and using mathematical models to gain insights and make i...

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  • Q2. -What did they tell you about GMC (Global Markets Center) ?
  • Q3. What is inflation?
  • Ans. 

    Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is increasing.

    • Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money

    • It is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

    • Causes of inflation include increase in money supply, demand-pull, cost-push, etc.

    • Hyperinflation is a severe form of inflation where prices rise rapidly

    • Inflation can have both positive and negative effects on the economy

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why is inflation being talked about these days?
  • Ans. 

    Inflation is being talked about these days due to its impact on the economy and people's lives.

    • Inflation is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services over a period of time.

    • It reduces the purchasing power of money, making goods and services more expensive.

    • Inflation can be caused by factors such as increased demand, supply shortages, or changes in government policies.

    • High inflation can erode savings, de...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Started with an informal chit chat. I grabbed my opportunity. In my first line I told them that
I had done my internship with Lehman Brothers. (Remember I wanted to drive my
interview). No wonder the next 5-6 questions were on my internship. There were followed
by a couple of questions on swaps, spreads etc which I had mentioned in my resume (Note
questions were not out of the blue

Morgan Stanley Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Morgan Stanley Operations interview?
Morgan Stanley interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Morgan Stanley interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Morgan Stanley Operations 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, Operations and Risk Management.

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