I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Indianapolis, IN) in June 2010
Interview
I was recruited to MSSB by a third party recruiter. I was interviewed by them, by phone, and then recommended to move forward to the MSSB EVP in Indianapolis. I did and passed several on-line exams, prepared and submitted a business plan using the firm's template, and was asked in for an interview. The interview was not difficult. I was to have a preparation meeting by phone with the recruiter, but that did not occur. After the interview, it got rather dissapointing. I was left in limbo for 90 days with no direct contact with MSSB. I had many contacts with the recruiter, but several requests to the EVP went unanswered. Finally, after 90 days I was rejected via a message from the recruiter. I feel it was handled unprofessionally.
The interview process for finance roles is typically structured and competency-based, with a strong emphasis on technical knowledge and analytical ability. Candidates can expect case studies, scenario-based questions, and discussions around market awareness, financial modeling, or client relationship skills. Employers also look for clear communication, professionalism, and the ability to demonstrate ethical decision-making under pressure.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A client comes to you with $2 million in investable assets but is highly risk-averse. How would you structure a portfolio and explain your recommendation so the client feels both comfortable and confident in the plan?
Few questions on experience and regular get to know you questions so that they could get to know you more and see if you were the right fit. I did not get an offer,
Interview process was very straight forward. I interviewed with the branch manager and was offered the position that same week. I chose to accept another offer from a competing firm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you are interested in becoming a financial advisor?
