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MSCI Vice President Engineering Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 15 Aug 2024

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1 interview found

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Interview questions from similar companies

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. What is a bond? What are different types of bonds?
  • Ans. 

    A bond is a debt security that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower.

    • Bonds are issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.

    • They are used to raise capital and finance projects.

    • Different types of bonds include government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and convertible bonds.

    • Government bonds are issued by national governments and are considered low-risk.

    • Corporate bonds are issued by comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell us something about your specialisation subjects of BBA
  • Ans. 

    My specialisation subjects in BBA include marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations management.

    • Marketing involves understanding consumer behavior and creating strategies to promote products or services.

    • Finance focuses on managing funds, investments, and financial planning.

    • Human resource management deals with recruiting, training, and managing employees.

    • Operations management involves overseeing produ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which is your favourite subject? Describe about it
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is history because I enjoy learning about past events and how they have shaped the world we live in today.

    • I find studying different time periods and cultures fascinating

    • I enjoy analyzing historical documents and artifacts

    • I like understanding how historical events have influenced current societies and politics

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Are you comfortable in night shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with night shifts as I have prior experience working in night shifts.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

    • I am able to adjust my sleep schedule to accommodate night shifts.

    • I understand the importance of being alert and focused during night shifts.

    • I am willing to work night shifts if required for the role.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, painting, and playing the guitar.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Painting: I find relaxation and creativity in expressing myself through art.

    • Playing the guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my musical skills.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Where do your parents and siblings work
  • Ans. 

    My parents work in education and my siblings work in finance and healthcare.

    • Parents work in education

    • Siblings work in finance and healthcare

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In this round there was an online test which had objective and subjective questions regarding the mentioned sections.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked such questions about my graduation subjects and a little about how familiar I am of the work the company deals in.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round had the HR person ask general questions about my hobbies and about my family background and also told me about the company, its culture and the salary structure

College Name: Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology

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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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 was interviewed in Dec 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 30 equity and 30 aptitude

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - When u apply for job. Start working on your knowledge after applying only. Don't wait for email bcz email comes at night and online test was there at day after only at afternoon. If u pass u will get selection email and thereafter 3 round of interview is there.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Fund, indexes, financial products and definitions, stocks and so on.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well in advance..make notes and research about the company and profile.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What are the financial statements? How cost sheet of bank different from cost sheet of manufacturing company? What is debt to equity ratio? What is stock option? What is Stock split? What is lease financin...
  • Ans. 

    Financial statements, cost sheet, debt to equity ratio, stock option, stock split, lease financing, profitability ratios.

    • Financial statements are reports that show the financial performance of a company.

    • Cost sheet of a bank includes interest expenses and income, while cost sheet of a manufacturing company includes direct and indirect costs.

    • Debt to equity ratio is a financial ratio that shows the proportion of debt and ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Finance questions, account concepts,ifrs
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to work for Bloomberg?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Which products do you know about Bloomberg?
  • Ans. 

    Bloomberg offers a wide range of products for financial professionals, including the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg Market Concepts, and Bloomberg News.

    • Bloomberg Terminal is a software platform used by financial professionals for real-time market data, news, and analytics.

    • Bloomberg Market Concepts is an e-learning course that provides an introduction to financial markets and the Bloomberg Terminal.

    • Bloomberg News is a gl...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Plum test, basic iq test format

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How would you prioritise your work?
  • Q2. What is bond convexity?
  • Ans. 

    Bond convexity measures the sensitivity of a bond's duration to changes in interest rates.

    • Convexity helps investors understand how the price of a bond will change in response to interest rate movements.

    • It provides a more accurate estimate of a bond's price sensitivity compared to duration alone.

    • Higher convexity means the bond's price is more sensitive to interest rate changes.

    • Convexity is important for managing interes...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was chill overall
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to work with financial data?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about analyzing financial trends and making data-driven decisions.

    • I have a strong interest in understanding how economic factors impact financial markets.

    • I enjoy working with large datasets to identify patterns and trends in financial data.

    • I believe that analyzing financial data can provide valuable insights for making strategic business decisions.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to use my analytical ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is an experience you had explaining data insights to someone?
  • Ans. 

    I explained data insights to a marketing team by creating visualizations and providing actionable recommendations.

    • Used charts and graphs to visually represent data trends

    • Provided clear explanations of key findings and insights

    • Suggested specific strategies based on the data analysis

    • Encouraged team members to ask questions and engage in discussions

  • Answered by AI
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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
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