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Morgan Stanley Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
Top Morgan Stanley Analyst Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. Given a web portal that is running slow, how would you debug the solution for that? Answer stepwise.
- Q2. How would you find whether a number is even or odd without using any conditions?
- Q3. In how many ways can i permute n numbers 1 2 3...n so that all the no.s between u and i+1 are less than i (for all i in the permutation)?
Morgan Stanley Analyst Interview Experiences
18 interviews found
Anonymous
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
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Interview Preparation Tips
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
Skills evaluated in this interview
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Explain CDS and credit risk
- Ans.
CDS stands for Credit Default Swap, a financial derivative used to transfer credit risk between parties.
CDS is a type of insurance contract where one party pays a premium to another party in exchange for protection against a credit event, such as default or bankruptcy.
The buyer of a CDS makes periodic payments to the seller, who agrees to compensate the buyer in the event of a credit event on a specified reference asse...
- Q2. Explain option strategies
- Ans.
Options strategies involve buying and selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.
Buy Call Option: Bullish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to rise.
Buy Put Option: Bearish strategy where investor expects the price of the underlying asset to fall.
Covered Call: Selling a call option while holding the underlying asset to generate income.
Straddle: Buying both a call and p...
(1 Question)
- Q1. Questions regarding previous work experience
(1 Question)
- Q1. Explain different option strategies
- Ans.
Options strategies involve buying or selling options contracts to achieve specific investment goals.
Some common options strategies include covered calls, protective puts, straddles, and iron condors.
Covered calls involve selling call options on a stock you own to generate income.
Protective puts involve buying put options to protect against a decline in the value of a stock.
Straddles involve buying both a call and a put...
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Accounting Questions
- Q2. Corporate Actions
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Financial Instruments
- Q2. Behavioral Questions
(1 Question)
- Q1. Tell me something about yourself
- Ans.
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and experience in analyzing large datasets
I am proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python
I have a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to drive business decisions
Morgan Stanley interview questions for designations
(1 Question)
- Q1. Derivatives and trade life cycle
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Selected
I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Previous experience details
- Q2. Current CTC, Expected CTC, total years of expeience
- Ans.
Current CTC, Expected CTC, total years of experience are common questions in job interviews to gauge candidate's salary expectations and experience level.
Current CTC refers to the candidate's current salary or compensation package.
Expected CTC is the salary or compensation package the candidate is looking for in the new role.
Total years of experience includes all relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to...
(1 Question)
- Q1. Previence Experience details. Product knowledge.
Hardik Palan
Selected
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Explain each line item on resume
- Ans.
Explaining each line item on a resume
Provide a brief overview of each job position, including responsibilities and achievements
Explain any relevant education or certifications
Discuss any relevant skills or qualifications
Include any volunteer work or extracurricular activities that demonstrate relevant experience
- Q2. Tell about one known AS
- Q3. Intercompany accounts journal entry
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Take us through your CV
(1 Question)
- Q1. CV discussion and how the stock market works, eg what is derivative and its strategies
(1 Question)
- Q1. CV discussion and how the markets and order management system works in the financial markets
(1 Question)
- Q1. Why should we give this job role to you?
(1 Question)
- Q1. What differentiate you from other people
Interview Preparation Tips
- Market structur
- Derivative Market
- Business Analysis
Nicole Danielsen
Selected
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Walk me through your prior experience
- Q2. Tell me about a time you failed
- Q3. What does your closet look like
Selected
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. What are Hedge Funds? Components of Financial Statements
- Ans.
Hedge funds are alternative investment vehicles that use pooled funds to employ various strategies to generate high returns.
Hedge funds are privately owned and managed investment funds
They use a variety of investment strategies such as long-short equity, global macro, and event-driven
They are typically only available to accredited investors due to their high-risk nature
Components of financial statements include balance...
(1 Question)
- Q1. Tell me about Yourself. What excel functions are you aware of?
- Ans.
I am a detail-oriented analyst with knowledge of various Excel functions.
I am proficient in basic functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT, etc.
I am also familiar with more advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, IF, AND, OR, etc.
I have experience using PivotTables, PivotCharts, and creating macros to automate tasks.
I am constantly learning and exploring new functions to improve my skills.
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Q2. Question realted to final year project
- Q3. Why Morgan Stanley and what do you know about our company?
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