I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Glasgow, Scotland)
Interview
The process began with an online assessment, followed by a HireVue interview. Both stages focused primarily on behavioural questions, with no technical questions included. Overall, it was a positive experience, providing an understanding of the role and assessment approach.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Glasgow, Scotland) in Dec 2015
Interview
Applied online: needed to submit CV and Cover Letter, also answer four questions. This was followed by online tests: SHL numerical test, verbal reasoning and very fast paced checking test. Received a call after with an invite to take phone interview. I was interview by Vice President of Operations, it lasted for 40min. After passing the phone interview (received a call after one week), I was invited to participate in the Assessment Centre, which contained a Group Exercise and two interviews.
Group exercise was interesting and went well, because other candidates were nice.
Two interviews were a great experience, interviewers were very friendly and accommodating. In between, we had a networking session and a tour of the office.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about the company? What day-to-day tasks you expect to perform? How Morgan Stanley differentiate themselves from their competitors? How does the role in Operations with Morgan Stanley fit with your future career goals? What is your biggest achievement so far and Why? Would your friends describe you as able to predict problems? How do you feel about doing similar tasks a number of times? When have you taken an analytical approach and what are the benefits of such approach? How does the role Operations play affect the rest of the firm? Have you ever changed your behaviour in order to adapt to different cultures? What do you think the importance of team work is? How do you push yourself through the hard times? What is your best learning experience from university? What are the main threats and risks is Morgan Stanley currently facing? How would you ensure the quality of your work meets your clients needs? How would you maintain a good relationship with clients? Tell me when somebody appraised your achievement? How would you anticipate the problem? What would you do to make sure that you provide excellent service? Have you ever suggested an improvement to the system? How do you feel about working in a regulated industry? Do you like working according to procedures? How much is self-development important to you? How keen are you to learn about Operations?