I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Londres, Inglaterra) in Nov 2015
Interview
Online application including a cv and cover letter, as well as 4 specific questions relating to the role and morgan stanley (approximately 1000 characters each), and a numerical test followed by phone interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would your friends describe you as ambitious?
How does the role Operations play affect the rest of the firm?
How well do the skills of an Operations Analyst align with your own skills?
I applied online. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Biggar, Scotland) in Nov 2015
Interview
After online application, I had to do 3 online tests, then telephone interview, then assessment centre.
During the assessment centre there were 2 strength based interviewed, each lasting 45 minutes and 1 group exercise which they test you on different scenarios and how it relates to Morgan Stanley's core values.
Just did the AC today, will hear back within 2 weeks
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why operations, why Morgan Stanley?
What do you think the importance of team work is?
Tell me a time you felt challenged and how did you push yourself through
Tell me a time you handled large data.
Tell me a time you had to speak up against others.
How do you ensure operations deliver the best quality of work to its clients.
How would you fit into operations
How do you think your degree prepares yourself for this role
What do you think you would be doing on a day to day basis
If someone on your team was operating a client request that is outside of division policies, what would you do?
Would you speak up to your manager if you had any alternative views to the task you were given? And if so, how?
What are the main threats and risks is Morgan Stanley currently facing?
How would you learn a new skill in a limited period of time ?
How would you ensure the quality of your work meets your clients needs?
How do you feel when given a large responsibility?
How would you maintain a good relationship with clients?
How would you bring yourself through hard times?
(I feel like it's more of a mixture of strength based and competency)
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (New York, NY) in Mar 2015
Interview
I applied online through the Morgan Stanley Career website. I received an email from them, 3 months later informing me that I had been selected to do a phone interview. the Phone interview was very behavioral. And then I was asked to attend a super-day interview session in New York. The super-day went well, it consisted of 3 interviews, and one group project/presentation with the other candidates.