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Morgan Stanley Trading Operations Analyst Interview Questions and Answers
Morgan Stanley Trading Operations Analyst Interview Experiences
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What is credit default swap ?
- Ans.
A credit default swap is a financial contract that allows an investor to transfer the credit risk of a borrower to another party.
It is a type of derivative instrument
It involves two parties - the buyer and the seller
The buyer pays a premium to the seller in exchange for protection against default by a third party
If the third party defaults, the seller pays the buyer the face value of the contract
It is often used as a h...
- Q2. What are mortgage backed securities
- Ans.
Mortgage backed securities are financial instruments that are backed by a pool of mortgages.
Mortgage backed securities are created when a financial institution pools together a group of mortgages and sells them to investors as a single security.
The cash flows from the underlying mortgages are used to pay interest and principal to the investors in the mortgage backed security.
Mortgage backed securities can be issued by ...
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What is credit default swap ?
- Ans.
A credit default swap is a financial contract that allows investors to transfer the risk of default on a loan or bond to another party.
It is a type of derivative instrument
The buyer of the swap pays a premium to the seller in exchange for protection against default on a specific loan or bond
If a default occurs, the seller of the swap pays the buyer the face value of the loan or bond
Credit default swaps played a role in...
- Q2. What are mortgage backed securities ?
- Ans.
Mortgage backed securities are financial instruments that are backed by a pool of mortgages.
Mortgage backed securities are created when a financial institution pools together a group of mortgages and sells them to investors as a single security.
Investors receive payments from the mortgages in the pool, which are passed through to the investors in the form of interest and principal payments.
Mortgage backed securities ca...
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about yourself.
- Q2. What are your salary expectations?
- Q3. Why do you want to work at Morgan Stanley ?
- Ans.
I admire Morgan Stanley's commitment to innovation and excellence in financial services, making it an ideal place for my career growth.
Morgan Stanley's reputation for integrity and client-centric approach aligns with my values.
The firm's focus on technology and innovation, such as their advancements in trading platforms, excites me.
I am drawn to the collaborative culture at Morgan Stanley, which fosters teamwork and pr...
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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.
(1 Question)
- Q1. What are the types of derivatives?
- Ans.
Derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value from an underlying asset or security.
Types of derivatives include futures, options, swaps, and forwards.
Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.
Options give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.
Swaps involve exchanging cash flows based on different finan...
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1 Question
- Q1. It was mostly about the instrument reference data and typical business analyst question about change management, BRD, Agile and technology we use.
I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.
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- Q1. Project Overview BA/PO related questions Domain and Behavioral questions
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Be confident of the behaviour questions as per the past and practical experience
I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.
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2 Questions
- Q1. Basic accounts and finance questions
- Q2. If you dont know answer better be straight forward about it
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I appeared for an interview in Jan 2017.
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3 Questions
- Q1. 1. Why do you want to join Citi?
- Ans.
I want to join Citi because of its global presence, strong reputation, and opportunities for growth.
Citi is a global company with a presence in over 100 countries, which provides an opportunity to work with diverse teams and gain international exposure.
Citi has a strong reputation in the financial industry, known for its expertise and innovative solutions.
Citi offers excellent career development opportunities, includin...
- Q2. 2. Why do you want a career in banking? And not consulting or finance?
- Ans.
I am interested in a career in banking because of the opportunities for growth, the dynamic nature of the industry, and my passion for financial analysis.
Opportunities for growth: Banking offers a wide range of career paths and opportunities for advancement. I am excited about the potential to develop my skills and progress within the industry.
Dynamic nature of the industry: Banking is constantly evolving, with new tec...
- Q3. 3. How has the Indian Economy performed in the past 2 years?
- Ans.
The Indian economy has experienced mixed performance in the past 2 years.
GDP growth rate has fluctuated
Demonetization and GST implementation impacted the economy
Unemployment rate has been a concern
Inflation has remained relatively low
Foreign direct investment has increased
Agricultural sector faced challenges due to weather conditions
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Experience: My resume had gotten shortlisted for the profile of an Analyst. This was the first stage.
Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 20 minutes
College Name: Lady Shri Ram College
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There were 25 MCQs and 2 case studies (one was guesstimate and other was a strategy case).
Round: Other Interview
Experience: We had 4 rounds of interviews, each lasting for about 15 minutes. In each one, they asked something from the resume and some puzzles, probability questions and this was again because I told them I like Maths. Last one was telephonic and they asked me about my family background.
General Tips: Be yourself. Prepare everything from your resume. Take a good sleep before the interview. Don't pretend to be over-smart and DO NOT argue with them.
Skills: Puzzle solving skills, Probability
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Kautuk Kushansh
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- Q1. Probability based optimization problem
- Ans.
Probability based optimization problem
Probability based optimization problems involve finding the optimal solution considering uncertain outcomes
These problems often require the use of mathematical models and statistical analysis
Examples include portfolio optimization, resource allocation, and production planning
Solving such problems involves determining the probabilities of different outcomes and optimizing the decisi...
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Experience: Basic CAT level questions of Data Sufficiency
Tips: CAT preparation would help. Strong basics in High school mathematics needed, along with some smart thinking at times.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 50
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: 15 minutes given for an almost impossible to get an answer problem. Later asked to explain your solution. The approach matters much much more than the final answer.
Tips: Be cool, think basics. Don't forget elementary things that units conversion, unitary methods, probability distributions etc. If while explaining, you realize you actually made a mistake while attempting the problem, acknowledge it and explain the correct approach from there on, rather than trying to disguise your mistake.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Things like, why Citi, prior experience with data analytics, examples from real life for mathematical concepts highlighted in Resume. Some general awareness related questions asked!
Tips: Be thorough through the resume. Act smart and reply what they want to hear. It's okay to ask them for a few minutes in case you want to think before answering something rather than mumbling what comes to your mind first!
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Again things like why Citi, why analytics. This round seemed more out of formality than for selection.
General Tips: Keep calm, and take the interview as a conversation - unless it's a stress interview. Always take your time and think before you answer anything rather than mumbling out the first thing that comes to your mind.
Skills: Probability, Statistics, Analytical skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Motivation: Needed a break into the Finance sector!
Parva Goyal
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There were 25 MCQs. This was followed by 2 case studies, one guess estimate and the other was strategy case.
Round: Interview
Experience: It was for about 15 minutes. There were 4 such rounds. Questions were asked from resume, Some puzzles and questions on probability were asked because I told them that I like mathematics.
Round: Interview
Experience: This was over the telephone. They asked about my family background.
General Tips: Be yourself. Prepare from your resume thoroughly.
Have enough sleep before your interview as this will affect your performance.
Do not pretend to be over-smart, and DO NOT argue.
And lastly, prepare well, as in the end, it will all seem worth your efforts.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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Experience: The test had 25 MCQs and 2 case studies, one guesstimate and the other was strategy case.
Total Questions: 25
Round: Other Interview
Experience: Had 4 rounds of interviews, of 15 minutes each.
Questions asked were from my resume, some puzzles and some questions on probability as I had mentioned my liking for maths.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: The last round was a telephonic one, where questions were asked about my family background.
General Tips: Prepare well from your resume. Rest well before your interview, it could affect your performance. And Do not to be over-smart. Do not argue with your interviewers.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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