Morgan Stanley Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Morgan Stanley.
Morgan Stanley
Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
I had a phone interview with two people from the quant team. It felt pretty casual but still professional. The first round was with the manager where they asked general questions. The second round was with a team member, and we worked on a brain teaser question, which I personally found to be quite challenging.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your past work experience?
- Let's tackle a brain teaser question.
- Do you have a programming question for me?
Morgan Stanley
Analyst
Executive Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Round 1 was an online interview with Directors. Round 2 was an offline interview with the VP. You'll hear back in about 15 days. The process was smooth. Make sure to bring at least 2 copies of your resume for the offline interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the derivatives trade life cycle?
Morgan Stanley
Summer Analyst
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral Case Presentation
First, they looked at my CV and Cover Letter. Then, I had to do some standard online tests. After that, there was a long online interview with 10 questions, but I could re-record one if needed, which was helpful. The last part was an online assessment center that included some technical questions, situational judgment questions, and an interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to join this company?
- Why are you interested in this specific role?
- How would you handle a situation like XYZ?
Morgan Stanley Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Morgan Stanley interview reports.
“How does the yield of a 20-year and 10-year bond compare to a 30-year bond if interest rates stay the same for the next 30 years?”
Read reports →“Which would you prefer: a lump sum of $1,000,000 now, or $100,000 annually for life?”
Read reports →“If you have the chance to roll the dice twice, what would be the average value?”
Read reports →“Which is more probable to execute an M&A deal, a Private Equity firm or an Investment Bank?”
Read reports →“What is your outlook for the S&P 500 in a year: up, down, or no change?”
Read report →“Could you explain the difference between the PE ratio and EV/EBITDA and provide use cases for each?”
Read report →“Can you rank the cap rates for hotels, offices, retail spaces, multi-family properties, and industrial buildings?”
Read report →“Can you explain the basics of accounting, including journal entries and their impact on financial statements?”
Read report →“What KPIs would be most important to you when valuing a mobile telecoms company, and what's your rationale?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 537 Morgan Stanley interview reports.