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Updated 26 Feb 2025

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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 in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Unix Command, ITIL
  • Q2. SQL query written
  • Q3. General question
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical scenario based question
  • Q2. ITIL process, previous experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Moderate interview

Technology Specialist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you design a Machine Learning algorithm to prioritize lift waiting time
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented Credit Risk Analyst with a strong background in financial analysis and risk assessment.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and several years of experience in the banking industry.

    • I am skilled in analyzing credit reports, assessing financial statements, and identifying potential risks.

    • I have a proven track record of making sound credit decisions and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

    • I am p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about different classes of assets
  • Ans. 

    Different classes of assets include fixed assets, current assets, intangible assets, and financial assets.

    • Fixed assets: Tangible assets like property, plant, and equipment

    • Current assets: Liquid assets like cash, accounts receivable, and inventory

    • Intangible assets: Non-physical assets like patents, trademarks, and goodwill

    • Financial assets: Investments like stocks, bonds, and derivatives

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. How would you impute missing value when we don't ant to use single value for imputation?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed 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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Q1. Difference between annuity and pension, types of annuity and pension, actions done on a policy, policy flow, RI insurance and it’s types and difference between them. Coinsurance, what are the charges when u cancel policy in 1st year vs 3rd ... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) What is attention mechanism (since it was mentionned in my resume) 2) What is the sde of the Heston model? 3) What is implied volatility? 4) What is PCA (machine learning question)? 5) How matrices are...
  • Ans. 

    Answers to various quantitative research questions

    • Attention mechanism is a key component in deep learning models that allows the model to focus on specific parts of the input sequence.

    • SDE stands for Stochastic Differential Equation in the context of the Heston model used in quantitative finance.

    • Implied volatility is the market's expectation of future volatility implied by the prices of options.

    • PCA (Principal Component ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the following topics : numerical algorithms, machine learning basics, optimization, stochastic calculus.

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Q1. Clarification about what CPI stands(Is it the same as Grade Point Average?)
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What's is abstraction

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - System design and behaviour questions

Top Morgan Stanley Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Sort Big List Dates Problem Statement Mary is an enthusiastic party-goer who struggles with remembering event dates. Help Mary by sorting a given list of event dates in an ascending order. Example: Input: dates = [ [13,6,2007] , [2,6,2001] ... read more
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Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

MCQs on DN and SQL etc.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 coding questions, 7 debugging questions.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Python core question
  • Q2. DSA question on BFS
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design discussion
  • Q2. Resume question

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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Director Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Sep 2024

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. DO YOU HAVE CODING BACKGROUND?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have a strong coding background with experience in multiple programming languages.

    • Proficient in languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Experience with web development technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Familiarity with database management systems such as SQL

    • Developed various software applications and projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. WHY PURSUE THIS ROLE ?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about leading teams and driving strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals.

    • I have a proven track record of successfully managing teams and projects in previous roles.

    • I thrive in high-pressure environments and enjoy the challenge of problem-solving and decision-making.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's success as a Director.

  • Answered by AI

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Top Morgan Stanley Director Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Can you explain FX Option and Credit Default Swap
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Q1. On what basis would you enhance the pipeline products of the company?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design chess board game
  • Ans. 

    Design a chess board game

    • Start by creating an 8x8 grid representing the chess board

    • Assign different pieces to each player (e.g. pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, queen, king)

    • Define the movement rules for each piece (e.g. pawns move forward, rooks move horizontally/vertically, knights move in an L-shape)

    • Implement special moves like castling and en passant

    • Include rules for capturing opponent's pieces and winning the game b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Design parking lot problem
  • Ans. 

    Design a parking lot system with efficient space allocation and management.

    • Consider different types of parking spaces (regular, handicapped, electric vehicle charging, etc.)

    • Implement a ticketing system for entry and exit of vehicles

    • Incorporate sensors for real-time monitoring of available spaces

    • Include a mobile app for users to check availability and reserve spots

    • Utilize automated payment systems for seamless transacti

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Docker and kubernetes
  • Q2. Deployment strategies
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Program solving a DSA algorithm
  • Ans. 

    Implementing a DSA algorithm to solve a specific problem

    • Understand the problem statement and requirements

    • Choose the appropriate data structures and algorithms

    • Implement the algorithm in a programming language

    • Test the program with different inputs to ensure correctness

  • Answered by AI

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Top Morgan Stanley Vp and Technology Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. how will you onboard stakeholders for cloud migration
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Q1. how will you onboard stakeholders for cloud migration
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softw Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Sep 2024

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via campus placement at Institute of Management Nirma University, Ahmedabad and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Two coding question on hacker rankk

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Database sql query
  • Q2. Datastructure coding question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why has Salesforce introduced LWCs over Aura components?
  • Ans. 

    Salesforce introduced LWCs for better performance, reusability, and modern web standards.

    • LWCs offer better performance due to their lightweight nature and optimized rendering.

    • LWCs promote reusability through modular design and encapsulation of functionality.

    • LWCs align with modern web standards like ES6, Shadow DOM, and Web Components, making them more future-proof.

    • Aura components are based on Aura framework, which has ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the differences in events in LWCs compared to Aura components?
  • Ans. 

    Events in LWCs differ from Aura components in terms of syntax, propagation, and handling.

    • In LWCs, events are dispatched using the standard DOM event model, while in Aura components, events are handled using the Aura event system.

    • LWC events use standard JavaScript event handling methods like addEventListener and dispatchEvent, while Aura events use $A.get('e.namespace:eventName').fire().

    • LWC events do not bubble up the D...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why are application events avoided?
  • Ans. 

    Application events are avoided in Salesforce development due to their potential impact on performance and complexity.

    • Application events can lead to tight coupling between components, making the code harder to maintain and debug.

    • They can also result in excessive event firing, causing performance issues.

    • Using component events or other communication patterns like pub-sub can be more efficient and manageable.

    • Avoiding appli...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Find the count of contacts associated to an account which have unique email Ids

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the integration frameworks that you have worked with?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked with integration frameworks such as MuleSoft, Apache Camel, and Dell Boomi.

    • MuleSoft

    • Apache Camel

    • Dell Boomi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are external objects and how can you use them with a scenario?
  • Ans. 

    External objects are virtual objects that allow you to access data stored outside Salesforce.

    • External objects represent data from an external system in Salesforce without copying the data into Salesforce.

    • They are defined using external data sources and external data objects.

    • You can use them to integrate data from external systems like databases, ERP systems, or web services.

    • External objects allow you to view and intera...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. Write a trigger to update contact when accounts phone changed.
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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.
What are the top questions asked in Morgan Stanley interview?

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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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