Morgan Stanley Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Tell me about yourself?
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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...read more
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Q2. What are your strengths and weakness?
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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
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Q3. How are strengths related to this profile
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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...read more
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Q4. What is enterprise value and how is it calculated?
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Enterprise value is the total value of a company, including debt and equity.
• Enterprise value is calculated by adding market capitalization, debt, and minority interest, and then subtracting cash and cash equivalents.

• It represents the total value of a company that an acquirer would have to pay to take over the company.

• Enterprise value is a more accurate representation of a company's value than market capitalization alon...read more
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Q5. What is market cap and how would you explain in Lehman terms?
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Market cap is the total value of a company's outstanding shares. It's calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of shares outstanding.
• Market cap is short for market capitalization.

• It's a measure of a company's size and value.

• It's calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of shares outstanding.

• For example, if a company has 1 million shares outstanding and the current stock pri...read more
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Q6. Types of valuation and reason for using each one of them
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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...read more
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Q1. Tell me about your background
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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
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Q2. Qtns on job description
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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
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Q1. Tell me about your educational background
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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
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Q2. Your future aspirations
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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
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Q3. Reason behind leaving last job
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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
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Q1. Walk me thru your CV
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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
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Q2. Technical questions from Job description
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Q3. Why switching your job?
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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
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Q4. Behavioral Questions
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Q5. Projects and accomplishments
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Q6. How do you align with the role?
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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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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...read more
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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
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Q2. Simple problem for binary search but input values are double not integer
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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
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Q2. Design splitwise like add and explain
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Q1. Write signature of shared pointer
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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
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Q3. Design system where there is org hierarchy and you should be able to find all sub-ordinates Optimize is using array of pointer
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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
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Q4. Write lambda function and it's signature
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Q5. Do you know about template Class and function template
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Q6. How does auto work internally?
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Q1. Are you ready to shift to bengaluru
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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.
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Medium leetcode question on array list

Q1. Core java and collections, exceptions and threading
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Q2. Core java collections
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Q3. Multi threading
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Q4. Executor framework
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Q1. Threading related questions
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