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Morgan Stanley Interview Questions and Answers
254 Interview questions
A testing approach outlines the strategy and methods used to ensure software quality and functionality.
Define testing objectives: Identify what needs to be tested, e.g., functionality, performance.
Select testing types: Use unit testing for individual components, integration testing for combined parts.
Develop test cases: Create scenarios to validate expected outcomes, e.g., login functionality.
Automate where possib...
Tuples are immutable and ordered collections, while lists are mutable and can be modified after creation.
Tuples are defined using parentheses: example: (1, 2, 3)
Lists are defined using square brackets: example: [1, 2, 3]
Tuples cannot be changed after creation, while lists can be modified (add, remove items).
Tuples can be used as keys in dictionaries due to their immutability, while lists cannot.
Tuples generally ha...
The Producer-Consumer problem is a classic synchronization issue in concurrent programming, illustrating resource sharing.
Use a shared buffer (e.g., an array or a queue) to hold produced items.
Implement two threads: Producer (adds items) and Consumer (removes items).
Use synchronization mechanisms like wait() and notify() to manage access to the shared buffer.
Example: A bounded buffer can be implemented using an Ar...
A classic board game where players navigate a grid, climbing ladders and sliding down snakes to reach the finish first.
Define a 10x10 board with numbered squares from 1 to 100.
Create a mapping for snakes (e.g., 16 -> 6) and ladders (e.g., 2 -> 38).
Use a random number generator to simulate dice rolls (1-6).
Implement player movement based on dice rolls and handle snakes/ladders.
Determine the winner by reaching...
Implement a simple in-memory cache with basic operations like set, get, and eviction policy.
Use a dictionary to store key-value pairs for fast access.
Implement a set method to add or update cache entries.
Implement a get method to retrieve values, returning null if not found.
Consider an eviction policy like LRU (Least Recently Used) to manage cache size.
Example: If cache size is 3, adding a fourth item should remov...
One million has six zeros: 1,000,000.
One million is represented as 1 followed by six zeros.
In numerical form: 1,000,000.
This can be broken down as: 1 x 10^6.
Examples of one million: 1 million dollars, 1 million people.
Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from underlying assets, used for hedging or speculation.
Types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.
Options give the right, but not the obligation, to buy/sell an asset at a predetermined price.
Futures contracts obligate parties to buy/sell an asset at a future date at a set price.
Swaps involve exchanging cash flows or liabilities ...
Corporate actions are events initiated by a public company that impact its shareholders and securities.
Types of corporate actions include dividends, stock splits, mergers and acquisitions, rights issues, and spin-offs.
Dividends are payments made to shareholders from a company's profits.
Stock splits involve dividing existing shares into multiple shares to lower the price per share.
Mergers and acquisitions occur whe...
Dirty price includes accrued interest while clean price does not.
Dirty price includes accrued interest that the buyer must pay to the seller on top of the bond's market price.
Clean price is the market price of the bond without the accrued interest added.
The difference between the dirty price and the clean price is the accrued interest.
For example, if a bond has a clean price of $1,000 and accrued interest of $20, ...
Abstraction is a fundamental concept in software development that simplifies complex systems by hiding unnecessary details.
Abstraction allows developers to focus on high-level functionalities without worrying about low-level implementation.
In object-oriented programming, classes and interfaces are used to achieve abstraction. For example, a 'Car' class may abstract details like engine mechanics.
Abstraction can be ...
Morgan Stanley Interview Experiences
309 interviews found
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.
(6 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about yourself?
- Ans.
I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual with a strong background in the field of finance.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance from XYZ University.
I have worked as a financial analyst at ABC Company for the past two years.
I am skilled in financial modeling, data analysis, and risk assessment.
I have a proven track record of successfully managing complex financial projects.
I am a detail-oriented and analytical t...
- Q2. What are your strengths and weakness?
- Ans.
My strengths include strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team. My weaknesses include being overly critical of my own work and sometimes struggling with time management.
Strength: Strong communication skills
Strength: Attention to detail
Strength: Ability to work well in a team
Weakness: Being overly critical of my own work
Weakness: Struggling with time management
- Q3. How are strengths related to this profile
- Ans.
Strengths are directly related to the requirements and responsibilities of the Associate profile.
Strengths such as attention to detail and organization are important for managing tasks and projects effectively.
Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with team members and clients.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities are valuable for identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
Adaptability and fl...
- Q4. What is enterprise value and how is it calculated?
- Q5. What is market cap and how would you explain in Lehman terms?
- Q6. Types of valuation and reason for using each one of them
- Ans.
Valuation methods include market, income, and asset-based approaches, each used for different purposes.
Market approach: based on comparable sales of similar assets in the market
Income approach: based on the present value of expected future income generated by the asset
Asset-based approach: based on the value of the asset's tangible and intangible assets
Market approach is commonly used for real estate, income approach f...
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about your background
- Ans.
I have a diverse background with experience in various industries and roles.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
I have worked in the finance industry for 3 years as a financial analyst.
I also have experience in the technology sector, where I worked as a project manager for a software development company.
I have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
I am a quick learner and adapt well to new envi...
- Q2. Qtns on job description
- Ans.
The question is about the job description.
Clarify the responsibilities and duties of the job
Ask about the required skills and qualifications
Inquire about the work environment and company culture
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about your educational background
- Ans.
I have a strong educational background with a focus on business and finance.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from XYZ University
Master's degree in Finance from ABC University
Completed various courses in accounting, economics, and statistics
Participated in internships at financial institutions to gain practical experience
- Q2. Your future aspirations
- Ans.
To become a successful Associate and eventually progress to a leadership role.
To gain expertise in my field and continuously learn and grow
To take on more responsibilities and contribute to the success of the organization
To develop strong leadership and communication skills
To build a network of professional connections and mentors
To achieve recognition and advancement within the company
- Q3. Reason behind leaving last job
- Ans.
Seeking better growth opportunities and career advancement.
Desire for professional growth and development
Limited opportunities for advancement in previous role
Looking for a more challenging and fulfilling position
Seeking a company with a better cultural fit
Relocation or personal reasons
Interview Preparation Tips
- Certification related to researc
- Finance knowledge
Finance knowledge related to valuation
Read and understand JD
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(6 Questions)
- Q1. Walk me thru your CV
- Ans.
I have a diverse background in finance, with experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and financial analysis.
Started my career as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs
Transitioned to corporate finance role at Microsoft, focusing on financial planning and analysis
Currently working as a financial analyst at a tech startup, responsible for budgeting and forecasting
- Q2. Technical questions from Job description
- Q3. Why switching your job?
- Ans.
Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a different environment.
Looking for new challenges and opportunities for growth
Interested in exploring different work environments
Seeking a change in career path or industry
Want to enhance skills and knowledge in a different setting
- Q4. Behavioral Questions
- Q5. Projects and accomplishments
- Q6. How do you align with the role?
- Ans.
I align with the role through my strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team.
Strong communication skills: I excel in conveying information clearly and effectively to team members and clients.
Attention to detail: I have a keen eye for spotting errors and ensuring tasks are completed accurately.
Teamwork: I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with others to achie...
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Write your own implementation for shared pointer. How it will handle if it get assigned by another one. How will you use it in main method. How will you overload -> operator and dereferencing operator in t...
- Ans.
Implementation of shared and unique pointers in C++ with operator overloading.
Implement a class for shared pointer with reference counting.
Handle assignment by incrementing reference count and decrementing old pointer's count.
Overload -> and * operators to access underlying object.
Use shared pointer in main method by creating instances and passing them around.
For unique pointer, implement a class that transfers ownersh...
- Q2. Simple problem for binary search but input values are double not integer
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Given bst find two values from tree which will give you required sum. In two pointer is it better to use middle-out instead of starting from both end probabilistically
- Q2. Design splitwise like add and explain
(6 Questions)
- Q1. Write signature of shared pointer
- Q2. Design system similar to load balancer where if request comes again with same id it should go to server it went for first time. with constant space complexity
- Q3. Design system where there is org hierarchy and you should be able to find all sub-ordinates Optimize is using array of pointer
- Ans.
Design a system with org hierarchy to find all sub-ordinates using array of pointers.
Create a class for each employee with a pointer to their manager
Use an array of pointers to store all employee objects
Traverse the array to find all sub-ordinates of a given employee
- Q4. Write lambda function and it's signature
- Q5. Do you know about template Class and function template
- Q6. How does auto work internally?
(1 Question)
- Q1. Are you ready to shift to bengaluru
- Ans.
Yes, I am ready to shift to Bengaluru for the c++ associate position.
I am excited about the opportunity to work in Bengaluru.
I have researched the city and am comfortable with the relocation.
I am flexible and adaptable to new environments.
I have friends/family in Bengaluru who can support me during the transition.
Skills evaluated in this interview
Medium leetcode question on array list
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Core java and collections, exceptions and threading
- Q2. Core java collections
- Q3. Multi threading
- Q4. Executor framework
(1 Question)
- Q1. Threading related questions
I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.
- Q1. Assessment test section 1 : debugging easy to medium 7Q 20mins section 2: Aptitude Data interpretation (difficult) 24Q 36 mins section 3: 3 Coding questions medium level 3Q 60 mins (choose C, C++, java) 1....
- Q2. All the best
Interview Preparation Tips
(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...
There were 3 coding questions having LC easy-medium problems.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. DSA Coding questions from LC
- Q2. Asked about CS fundamentals - OS, OOPs etc.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. OOPs Design - Low Level Design Round
- Q2. Follow up questions on the solution
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Accounting Questions
- Q2. Corporate Actions
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Financial Instruments
- Q2. Behavioral Questions
I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.
- Q1. Questions on Reconciliation process, Options ATM OTM, OTE reconciliation, OTE calculation, Corporate Actions meaning and difference in their types.
- Q2. Why do you want to change job,
- Ans.
I seek new challenges and opportunities for growth that align with my career goals and passion for cybersecurity.
Desire for professional growth: I want to expand my skills in incident response and threat analysis.
Alignment with career goals: The CERT Team's focus on proactive security measures resonates with my passion for cybersecurity.
Seeking a collaborative environment: I thrive in team settings where knowledge shar...
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I appeared for an interview before Jul 2024, where I was asked the following questions.
- Q1. Data structure questions will be there
- Q2. Design questions will be there
Interview Preparation Tips
- Q1. What is Bayes theorem?
- Q2. What is the difference between tuple and list?
- Ans.
Tuples are immutable and ordered collections, while lists are mutable and can be modified after creation.
Tuples are defined using parentheses: example: (1, 2, 3)
Lists are defined using square brackets: example: [1, 2, 3]
Tuples cannot be changed after creation, while lists can be modified (add, remove items).
Tuples can be used as keys in dictionaries due to their immutability, while lists cannot.
Tuples generally have a ...
- Q3. Explain your project in the detail way
- Ans.
Developed a data analysis project to optimize marketing strategies using customer behavior data.
Collected data from various sources, including surveys and website analytics.
Utilized Python and SQL for data cleaning and preprocessing.
Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and patterns.
Created visualizations using Tableau to present findings to stakeholders.
Developed predictive models to forecast cu...
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