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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Explain Bubble Sort
  • Ans. 

    Bubble Sort is a simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.

    • Bubble Sort works by repeatedly swapping adjacent elements if they are in the wrong order.

    • It is called Bubble Sort because smaller elements 'bubble' to the top of the list.

    • The algorithm continues until the entire list is sorted.

    • Bubble Sort has a time complexity of O(...

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  • Q2. Given a number, print it in words
  • Ans. 

    A program to convert a given number into words.

    • Create a function that takes a number as input

    • Use conditional statements to check the number's value and convert it into words

    • Break down the number into its individual digits and convert each digit into words

    • Combine the words for each digit to form the final word representation of the number

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  • Q3. What are your Strengths and Weakness

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude Questions and Questions based on Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating System were asked. Two coding questions were also asked.
Tips: Practice Competitive Programming and some basic aptitude questions as well as basics of CS subjects.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 17

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Most question were based on Data Structures and Algorithms. Some questions on Object Oriented Programming were also asked.
Tips: Practice Competitive Programming and Object Oriented Programming Concepts.

Round: Group Activity
Experience: We were given Lego Blocks and told to come convince investors to invest in our product. The Lego blocks were used to make the prototype of our product.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Normal HR questions were asked

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions on Operating Systems, Databases and Object Oriented Programming were asked

College Name: Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College Of Engineering

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Top Morgan Stanley Technology Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Sort 0 1You have been given an integer array/list(ARR) of size N that contains only integers, 0 and 1. Write a function to sort this array/list. Think of a solution which scans the array/list only once and don't require use of an extra arra... read more
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Q1. Sort 0 1You have been given an integer array/list(ARR) of size N that contains only integers, 0 and 1. Write a function to sort this array/list. Think of a solution which scans the array/list only once and don't require use of an extra arra... read more
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 May 2017

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Question related to projects mentioned in CV.
  • Q2. Question related to Database Management.
  • Q3. Given a web portal that is running slow, how would you debug the solution for that? Answer stepwise.
  • Ans. 

    Debugging steps for a slow web portal

    • Check server load and resource usage

    • Analyze network traffic and latency

    • Review code for inefficiencies and optimize

    • Use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks

    • Consider caching and content delivery networks

    • Test and monitor performance after changes

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  • Q4. Generally we store data in normalised form, but it makes it slow to run any queries. How would you make the queries run faster?
  • Ans. 

    Denormalization, indexing, caching, and partitioning can improve query performance.

    • Denormalize the data to reduce the number of joins required for queries.

    • Create indexes on frequently queried columns to speed up search.

    • Cache frequently accessed data in memory to avoid disk reads.

    • Partition large tables into smaller ones to reduce the amount of data that needs to be scanned.

    • Use query optimization techniques like query re...

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  • Q5. Write a sorting algorithm in detail.
  • Ans. 

    Sorting algorithm organizes data in a specific order.

    • Choose a sorting algorithm based on the data size and type.

    • Common sorting algorithms include bubble sort, insertion sort, and quicksort.

    • Implement the chosen algorithm in code.

    • Test the algorithm with sample data to ensure it sorts correctly.

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  • Q6. Who or what inspires you the most?
  • Ans. 

    My parents inspire me the most.

    • Their hard work and dedication to providing for our family motivates me to work hard.

    • Their unwavering support and encouragement has helped me overcome challenges.

    • Their values and principles have shaped me into the person I am today.

    • Seeing their sacrifices and selflessness inspires me to be a better person.

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  • Q7. What are the qualities of a leader?
  • Ans. 

    A leader should possess qualities like vision, communication, empathy, integrity, and adaptability.

    • Vision: Ability to see the big picture and set goals accordingly

    • Communication: Ability to convey ideas clearly and listen actively

    • Empathy: Ability to understand and relate to others' emotions and perspectives

    • Integrity: Consistency in values, actions, and decisions

    • Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances a

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  • Q8. Why Morgan Stanley?
  • Ans. 

    Morgan Stanley is a top-tier investment bank with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.

    • Morgan Stanley has a long history of success in the financial industry

    • The company is known for its innovative approach to investment banking

    • Morgan Stanley has a global presence and offers a wide range of services to clients

    • The firm has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion

    • Morgan Stanley is a great place to work

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked questions based upon CV. He first made me adjust to the environment and then started the serious questions realted to technical stuff.
Tips: Never lie about any subject you don't really know. Keep a particular topic strong, in my case it was Database Management. Have good problem solving skills, if not efficient but at least a good solution.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The round consisted of technical questions based on my analysis of the first round. Consisted of higher levele questions related to my topics of my expertise.
Tips: Be ready for any spontaneous questions. Explain whatever comes to your mind instead of quietly thinking. Be communicative and confident. They don't care about the syntax but rather the logical thinking.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Just be communicative. Since you've qualified till the HR interview, you are almost confirmed for their position. They checked if I could handle pressure or not. They tried to know if they could give me more responsibilities in the near future or not.
Tips: Be confident and don't hesitate to answer. Express what you feel genuinely. Show that you are a responsible guy.

College Name: IIT Varanasi

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Technical Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Deepak Gautam

posted on 9 Feb 2017

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: This was coding test of 1.5 hr. Two problems one was of medium level and other was tough.
prob1: This was a problem related to matrix and required the knowledge of dynamic programming, I don't exactly remember the problem statement.
Prob2: This was a very simple problem but many students was not able to do this because of twisted problem statement.
PS: I was able to do only second problem.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 2

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: When shortlist for interview came my name was not there and I was also not expecting my name because I was able to do only one prob. One day before interview extended list came my name was not even there. on day2 I had two interviews. I was waiting for second round of interview in another company(Tesco) then I was informed that my name is in second extended list of Morgan Stanley.
First Interview round: Most of Questions was asked from my projects and was around 30 min long. I did well in this round so called for second round.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This was programming round. Three problems was asked
Prob1: HashMap problem
Prob2: Profit maximization, stock price was given for future days. You can buy one stock or sell one stock in a day.
Prob3: Find overlapping area of two triangles
I did all three problems so called for HR round. total of five students were selected for HR round

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was typical HR round, questions was asked related to my hobbies, what I don't like and what I like about my collage, my future plans etc.
result: 3 was selected out of 5, I was not in those three.

Skills: Algorithm and data structure.
College Name: IIT Varanasi

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N/A Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 27 Dec 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Activity
Experience: They had selected 12 from round one.we were split into batches of 6 each.
This round was a group activity round as the name suggests you have to work in a group to get a job done.we had been given some jenga blocks , crayons and a paper to come up with a slogan for Morgan Stanley.First we started doing it alone.then 2 in a group,then 3 then 6, in the end we had to present what we came up with. They wanted to see how much we knew about the company, how we worked with other people and how we communicated our ideas. No elimination in the rounds after this(including this one). The rounds after this were cumulative and based on your cumulative score you would get through.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was a different kind of HR round called profit(professional fitness). The guy started of by asking a puzzle then went to ask me some technical stuff on my projects then came to the normal HR stuff like why would you choose this company. I just told that I liked the pay honestly. They expect the truth not something flowery. And ask questions about the company and stuff if they do allow you to ask questions.

Skills:
College Name: N/A

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image SUNAINA DHANUKA

posted on 26 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: At the end of the interview and after further shortlist, I was given feedback that I needed
to show more enthusiasm towards this job. They look for people who are enthusiastic
about this job and do not expect you to answer all technical question

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Largely technical though was expected to be behavioral

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image RAJA JANAKIRAMAN

posted on 26 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was not a stress interview though all questions were pertaining to ER, valuation and
financial analysis. In some technical q’s, he digged deeper into the topic.
Tips: (i) Be prepared for ANY kind of technical q’s – mostly on Corp Fin, Valuation and
Accounting (the others had quite different questions than what I was asked).
(ii) Know your resume in and out (both prior work-ex and any academic / fin-related
projects that you may undertake).
(iii) Tracking 2 / 3 stocks may not really give one any edge (I did not do it though it may
be of help. For some interviewers, it could look like an oversell. However,it would be
prudent to be prepared just in case one is asked this question.). Be sure to track a couple
of sectors (be thorough with the sector that you came from) and the economy.

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rahul Kumar

posted on 9 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Mostly on Financial accounting
  • Q2. Questions on Cash flow statements ( Project during 1st term )

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: number of interviews were 2 where the 2nd was more of a confirmation that I am willing to work with them.
I answered most of the questions they asked except who is teaching you corporate finance. I asked a lot of questions about what they do and what is their view about Indian accounting laws
I think they are looking for knowledge in finance and less of globe during the interview.

Tips: Prof. R. Narayanswamies fundas of financial accounting.
Be thorough with financial.

Skills: Accounting, Finance
College Name: IIM Bangalore

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Q1. N-th Fibonacci NumberYou are given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 +7. Fibonacci number is calculated u... read more
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I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on finance
  • Q2. Questions on economics
  • Q3. Personals
  • Q4. Current affairs

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: I think they were looking for, team fit + strong background in terms of achievements (indication of hard work I guess)

what went right – could explain current affairs and implications
what went Wrong – poor knowledge about all ibanks and MS in particular
Tips: Brush up on news, about the company and personals

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: What went right was :Eco
Tips: Brush up finance

Skill Tips: Patience, hard work, persistence, PPT/Excel
Skills: Presentation Skills, Hardwork, Patience
College Name: IIM Bangalore

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Q1. If 2 people are sitting around a round table, and each has to place coins on the table after other does, and the one who places the coin last wins, would you like to go first or second?
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Sales Interview Questions & Answers

user image RAHUL BAJAJ

posted on 8 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic HR stuff..personals

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 3 rounds or more, panel kept changing while me sitting there in one room! And the same people came again and again so atleast 3 rounds were there technically.

Didnt think anything really went wrong. Right- Umm, I guess me pulling them towards my work experience and then them getting totally technical about the interview and asking me about stuff that I had worked on earlier at Deutsche.
Tips: Basic financial markets knowledge with a tab on whats happening currently in the markets.



Skill Tips: Some excel, VB, a cheerful attitude about the work..
Skills: Excel VBA, Attitude
College Name: IIM Bangalore

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Deepak Kumar Thakur

posted on 5 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Finance related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I think they were looking for Basic understanding of financial accounting, confidence.
My experience of working on valuation of Oil & Gas projects, financial modelling helped a lot
Tips: My confidence in answering questions related to finance and Read thoroughly two chapters 11 & 12 of “Financial Accounting” book by RNS

Skill Tips: They will give you required training
Skills: Finance
College Name: IIM Bangalore

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Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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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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