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MSCI Vice President Engineering Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 15 Aug 2024

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1
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Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Simple java questions, one coding question and one design question

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is visitor pattern?
  • Ans. 

    Visitor pattern is a design pattern where a visitor class is used to perform operations on elements of a data structure.

    • Visitor pattern allows adding new operations to existing classes without modifying them

    • It separates the algorithm from the object structure on which it operates

    • Commonly used in compilers, interpreters, and other complex systems

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. You have a 2d array {{1,2},{1,3},{5,6}}. Calculate the sum of elements of 1st position in every array with Java 8.
  • Ans. 

    Calculate sum of elements at 1st position in each array using Java 8.

    • Use Java 8 stream to map each array to its 1st element and then sum them up.

    • Example: {{1,2},{1,3},{5,6}} -> 1 + 1 + 5 = 7

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Design Thread collector class
  • Ans. 

    Thread collector class to manage and organize threads in a system

    • Create a ThreadCollector class with methods to add, remove, and retrieve threads

    • Implement a data structure like a list or queue to store the threads

    • Ensure thread safety by using synchronization mechanisms like locks or semaphores

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is volatile?
  • Ans. 

    Volatile refers to a type of memory storage that is temporary and can change frequently.

    • Volatile memory loses its data when power is turned off, unlike non-volatile memory.

    • Volatile memory is commonly used for temporary storage of data that needs to be quickly accessed and modified.

    • Examples of volatile memory include RAM (Random Access Memory) in computers and cache memory in processors.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Sql query to remove duplicates
  • Ans. 

    Use the DISTINCT keyword in a SELECT statement to remove duplicates from a table.

    • Use the SELECT DISTINCT statement to retrieve unique rows from a table.

    • For example: SELECT DISTINCT column_name FROM table_name;

    • Another way is to use the GROUP BY clause with the COUNT() function to remove duplicates.

    • For example: SELECT column_name, COUNT(*) FROM table_name GROUP BY column_name;

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you think you are fit for this role?
  • Q2. Why are you leaving your current company?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Desire for new challenges and opportunities

    • Looking for career advancement

    • Seeking a more innovative and dynamic work environment

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Manager seems to be very rude here as he cut my interview midway and said we should not proceed as we are not a good match for each other. Very unprofessional approach. Study java and designing for technical rounds.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Accrual entries

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy interview process.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical questions on corporate actions, call and put options, crystallization process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - study well on corporate actions, journal entries on accruals, prepayments, crystallization, performance fees etc

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Knowledge about financial markets?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong understanding of financial markets and their workings.

    • Familiar with various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives

    • Knowledge of market trends and analysis techniques

    • Experience in financial modeling and forecasting

    • Understanding of macroeconomic factors that impact financial markets

    • Ability to interpret financial statements and reports

    • Examples: analyzing stock performance, creating fin...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About strengths and weaknesses
  • Q2. According related questions

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Long procedure.. but can crack it with some good apt skill

Round 2 - Video Call 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current affairs and self awareness
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Be sure on what makes to to apply here and which department you are heading towards is very important
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Northern Trust Operating Services Analyst interview:
  • Accounting
  • Statistics
  • Taxation
  • Derivatives
  • Business Objects
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while sharing your thoughts and answering questions.better Do not guess work.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Finance questions, account concepts,ifrs

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2020. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. What is amortization?
  • Ans. 

    Amortization is the process of spreading out a loan into smaller, regular payments over a period of time.

    • It is used to pay off a debt over time with regular payments

    • Each payment includes both principal and interest

    • The amount of interest decreases over time as the principal is paid off

    • Examples include mortgages, car loans, and student loans

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is WASO, TSO and EPS?
  • Ans. 

    WASO is Wake After Sleep Onset, TSO is Total Sleep Time, and EPS is Earnings Per Share.

    • WASO is the amount of time spent awake after initially falling asleep.

    • TSO is the total amount of time spent sleeping, including both REM and non-REM sleep.

    • EPS is a financial metric that represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.

    • WASO and TSO are commonly used in sleep studies, whi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the elements which are present in all the financial statements like BS,IS and CF.
  • Ans. 

    The financial statements (BS, IS, CF) have common elements such as assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses, and cash flows.

    • Assets: resources owned by the company

    • Liabilities: obligations owed by the company

    • Equity: residual interest in the assets of the company

    • Revenue: income generated by the company

    • Expenses: costs incurred by the company

    • Cash flows: inflows and outflows of cash

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the effect of stock split on market capitalisation of a company?
  • Ans. 

    A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding and decreases the price per share, but does not affect the market capitalisation.

    • Stock split does not affect the total value of the company

    • Market capitalisation remains the same after a stock split

    • Stock split increases the number of shares outstanding and decreases the price per share

    • For example, if a company has 1 million shares outstanding and the stock splits ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Components of Cash flow statements?
  • Ans. 

    Cash flow statements have three main components: operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities.

    • Operating activities: cash inflows and outflows from the company's core business operations.

    • Investing activities: cash inflows and outflows from buying or selling long-term assets.

    • Financing activities: cash inflows and outflows from borrowing or repaying debt, issuing or buying back stock, and paying di...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How is EPS caluclated?
  • Ans. 

    EPS is calculated by dividing the company's net income by the number of outstanding shares.

    • EPS = Net Income / Outstanding Shares

    • Net Income is the company's total earnings after expenses and taxes

    • Outstanding Shares are the total number of shares issued by the company

    • EPS is an important metric for investors to evaluate a company's profitability

    • Higher EPS indicates better profitability and potential for higher dividends

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  • Q7. About your last company and role? Why you want to leave the company?
  • Q8. Abou the role,. Any info on the role that you are applying?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the financial statements. Check all ratios with respect to statements. Be clear about the job profile. Read about the company.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. Walk me through with your CV?
  • Q2. 2. What is Mutual fund?
  • Ans. 

    A mutual fund is a type of investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.

    • Mutual funds are managed by professional fund managers who make investment decisions on behalf of the investors.

    • Investors buy shares in the mutual fund and the value of their investment is determined by the performance of the underlying securities.

    • Mutual funds...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3. Who is the regulator of mutual fund?
  • Ans. 

    SEBI is the regulator of mutual funds in India.

    • SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the regulatory body for mutual funds in India.

    • SEBI regulates the functioning of mutual funds and ensures that they comply with the regulations.

    • SEBI also protects the interests of investors in mutual funds.

    • SEBI has the power to take action against mutual funds that violate the regulations.

    • SEBI has introduced various regulatio...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - From my experience, I say be natural and be comfortable

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All accounts related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go prepared orelse you can't clear the manager round, Be confident whatever your answer might be whether right or wrong.

MSCI Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in MSCI Vice President Engineering interview?
MSCI interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the MSCI interview process are Coding Test, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for MSCI Vice President Engineering 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 MSCI. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at MSCI expect are Azure Databricks, Civil Engineering, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills and Debugging.
What are the top questions asked in MSCI Vice President Engineering interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the MSCI Vice President Engineering interview -

  1. You have a 2d array {{1,2},{1,3},{5,6}}. Calculate the sum of elements of 1st p...read more
  2. What is visitor patte...read more
  3. What is volati...read more

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