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Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 8 Dec 2015

Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Basics about Finance
  • Q2. Everything in Resume
  • Q3. Behavioural questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company, good HR team. Typically replies within 2 days of Interview. I got a offer letter within 15 days of 2 rounds of interview.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Screening 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is hypervisor?
  • Q2. What is STP ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They have partnered with a third-party recruiter who conducts the initial level of screening, and during the interview, the interviewer kept his camera turned off while asking questions generated from ChatGPT, demonstrating a lack of knowledge about the technologies involved. Additionally, there was significant background noise, and at times, I felt he was yawning, which made for a horrible experience.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Job discussion, quality questions
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

GD with panel of 6 members

Round 3 - Case Study 

Auto lending case study and framework used

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go prepared
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Talk me through your CV
  • Q2. Why do you want to work here
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Accounting Standards
  • Q2. International financial reporting
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yoursel
  • Q2. Accounting related
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

An aptitude test measures your capabilities in specific areas.

Round 3 - Assignment 

True-or-false. True-or-false questions can be useful in all three types of interview assessment tests.

Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Behavioral interview questions are questions based on how you acted in a specific situation.
  • Q2. Give us an example of a goal you failed to meet, and how you handled the situation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make use of networking and both online and non-online job search opportunities.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via LinkedIn

Round 1 - Case Study 

Work / task prioritisation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Take all information of the company u applied for .
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How AMEX makes money?
  • Ans. 

    American Express makes money primarily through fees charged to merchants and cardholders, as well as interest on outstanding balances.

    • AMEX charges merchants a fee for accepting their cards, known as interchange fees.

    • Cardholders pay annual fees, late fees, and interest on balances carried over from month to month.

    • AMEX also earns revenue from its travel services, insurance products, and investment services.

    • The company ma...

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  • Q2. How AMEX is different from Visa/Master card?
  • Ans. 

    AMEX offers charge cards while Visa/Mastercard offer credit cards. AMEX has higher fees but better rewards.

    • AMEX is a charge card, requiring full payment each month, while Visa/Mastercard offer credit cards with the option to carry a balance.

    • AMEX typically has higher annual fees compared to Visa/Mastercard.

    • AMEX is known for its premium rewards and benefits, catering to a more affluent customer base.

    • Visa/Mastercard are a...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strengths or Weakness

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best for Interview

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