I applied online. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Glasgow, Scotland) in Dec 2012
Interview
Initial phone interview was competency based with some general business awareness questions like, what regulatory bodies do you think morgan stanley have to answer to and why is regulation required.
Assessment day was very relaxed, did group exercise first. Give information to share with rest of group and discuss and come to a decision within 45mins. This was followed by two 2v1 interviews. These were largely competency based, very similar to the telephone interview with a few more personal questions on cv, and why morgan stanley, why finance, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You're degree isn't really relevant (Maths and Economics?!!!) , tell me what motivated you to apply to this particular role.
The process begins with an initial phone screen from HR. Successful candidates then complete a technical assessment testing Excel and financial modeling skills. Next, they interview with the hiring manager, followed by a panel interview with senior team members. A final case study presentation is given to department leadership before an offer is extended.
Psychometric testing, phone call interview that was skills based and an assessment centre that consisted of individual skills based interviews, group assessment where we were timed to present on a particular briefing and an individual assessment where were were given a brief where we had 50 minutes and presented to a panned on our conclusions
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Question 1
What behaviours do you find most difficult to work with?
make sure you are fully knowledgeable and have a deep interest in the industry or field you are applying for. They will ask heavy technical questions, and also know everything on your resume in complete detail
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what is the formula of the debt ratio and WACC specifically and how it may affect a company?