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Operations Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Mar 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Mithibai Arts Chauhan Institute, Mumbai 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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Q1. Please help me design a warehouse for sports shoes (box dimension 2ft/1ft) and since you are from North India, tell me where shall it be located in North India?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Medium level round with moderate tough questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Medium of stream of numbers
  • Ans. 

    The medium of a stream of numbers is the value that appears most frequently in the stream.

    • Calculate the frequency of each number in the stream

    • Keep track of the number with the highest frequency

    • Return the number with the highest frequency as the medium

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Core Java questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Q1. What is your current CTC and what is your expected CTC?
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Senior Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ausaf Hussain

posted on 28 Jul 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 Easy Coding questions and 15 core java questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write function to calculate value of x to the power of n
  • Ans. 

    Function to calculate x to the power of n

    • Create a function that takes two parameters, x and n

    • Use a loop to multiply x by itself n times

    • Return the result

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sliding window based array question
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Intersection of Linked List
  • Ans. 

    Intersection of two linked lists is finding the node where they merge.

    • Traverse both lists to find their lengths and the difference in lengths

    • Move the pointer of the longer list by the difference in lengths

    • Traverse both lists in parallel until they intersect

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions related to multi threading
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic hr questions

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Q1. What are hedge funds, and what are their products and structures?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Asked core java in depth question related to memory model, exception handling multithreading, and indepth question of collection ask to make some collection your self like linked list

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Top Morgan Stanley Senior Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Design Kafka and microservices around it
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Q1. 1. What you understand the requirement of shuttering material at project site?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

DSA questions lettcode easy and medium

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Rotate and image by 90 degree
  • Ans. 

    To rotate an image by 90 degrees, transpose the image matrix and then reverse each row.

    • Transpose the image matrix by swapping elements across the diagonal

    • Reverse each row of the transposed matrix

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  • Q2. Print cousin nodes
  • Ans. 

    Print cousin nodes in a tree structure

    • Traverse the tree to find the parent node of the given node

    • Find all the children of the parent node except the given node

    • Print the names of the cousin nodes

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design google drive
  • Ans. 

    Design a cloud storage service like Google Drive

    • Implement user-friendly interface for uploading, organizing, and sharing files

    • Provide seamless integration with other Google services like Gmail and Google Docs

    • Ensure robust security measures to protect user data

    • Offer scalable storage options for individuals and businesses

    • Enable offline access and synchronization across devices

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  • Q2. Follow up questions on LLD/HLD
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past project related questions
  • Q2. Mostly checking the fitment

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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Jun 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude consistes of medium level questions with

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself and provide your educational background
  • Q2. Please Elaborate About the project report
  • Ans. 

    The project report is a detailed document outlining the objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions of a project.

    • The project report typically includes an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.

    • It should be well-organized, clear, and concise.

    • Charts, graphs, and tables can be used to present data effectively.

    • Citations and references should be included to support the findin...

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Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Jun 2024

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Interview Questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Deeper interview questions related to multithreading and collections majorly
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA medium type question, problem solving
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Techno managerial - situation based
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Offer discussion

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself and try to get deep understanding about the topics

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 27 Jul 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 4 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 - Coding Test 

Easy to Medium DSA questions and Multiple Choice Java questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How HashMaps in Java work internally
  • Ans. 

    HashMaps in Java use hashing to store key-value pairs, allowing for fast retrieval and insertion.

    • HashMap uses a hash table to store key-value pairs.

    • Keys are hashed to determine the index where the value will be stored.

    • Collisions are resolved using linked lists or balanced trees.

    • HashMap allows null keys and values.

    • Example: HashMap map = new HashMap<>();

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  • Q2. Array Problem of DSA Medium
  • Ans. 

    The array problem involves manipulating an array of strings.

    • Use built-in array methods like map, filter, and reduce for efficient manipulation.

    • Consider sorting the array based on specific criteria.

    • Think about using regular expressions for string manipulation.

    • Handle edge cases like empty arrays or null values appropriately.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design question

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Morgan Stanley Manager interview:
  • Java
  • DSA
  • SQL

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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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Director Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 13 Sep 2022

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you explain FX Option and Credit Default Swap
  • Ans. 

    FX Option is a financial derivative that gives the holder the right but not the obligation to exchange one currency for another at a predetermined exchange rate. Credit Default Swap is a financial contract that allows the buyer to transfer the credit risk of a bond or loan to a seller.

    • FX Option is used to hedge against currency risk in international trade

    • Credit Default Swap is used to protect against the risk of defaul...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you help us to understand as why should we hire you
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your understanding on Product control role
  • Ans. 

    Product control role involves monitoring and managing the financial performance of a product or business line.

    • Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

    • Analyzing and interpreting financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement

    • Developing and implementing financial controls and processes

    • Collaborating with other departments to ensure product profitability

    • Examples: monitoring the performan...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read thru the Job description, keep it short and simple

Top Morgan Stanley Director Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Can you explain FX Option and Credit Default Swap
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 May 2024

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you calculate NAV
  • Ans. 

    NAV is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets and dividing by the number of outstanding shares.

    • Calculate the total value of assets in the fund

    • Subtract any liabilities or expenses from the total assets

    • Divide the remaining value by the number of outstanding shares to get the NAV

    • For example, if a fund has $1,000,000 in assets and $100,000 in liabilities with 100,000 outstanding shares, the NAV would be ($1,000,

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  • Q2. Difference between Hedge fund and Mutual fund
  • Ans. 

    Hedge funds are actively managed investment funds that use various strategies to maximize returns, while mutual funds are pooled funds managed by professionals to invest in a diversified portfolio of securities.

    • Hedge funds are typically only available to accredited investors, while mutual funds are open to the general public.

    • Hedge funds often have higher fees and require a larger minimum investment compared to mutual f...

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Take us through your CV
  • Q2. What processes were done in your previous job?
  • Q3. How do you handle pressure?

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Morgan Stanley Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Morgan Stanley interview?
Morgan Stanley interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Morgan Stanley interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Morgan Stanley 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, Risk Management and Investment Management.
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The duration of Morgan Stanley interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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