Fixed Income Summer Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Morgan Stanley with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 68% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Fixed Income Summer Analyst roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 22 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Morgan Stanley overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Morgan Stanley as a Fixed Income Summer Analyst according to 22 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 44%
One on one interview: 19%
Personality test: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Drug test: 6%
Skills test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
Group panel interview: 3%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Hong Kong) in Sep 2024
Interview
There are 4 technical questions relating to the fixed income market conducted through Hirevue. You have 2 chances for each question. You are given 60 seconds to prepare and then given 90 seconds to answer the question
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
In light of recent developments in the geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, such as trade tensions and changing monetary policies, how would you stay informed and adapt your trading and sales strategies for the Asia Fixed Income market? Please share your approach to monitoring and analyzing these factors to make informed investment decisions.
Given the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services, how do you envision leveraging AI technologies in Asia Fixed Income trading and sales? Can you provide specific examples of how AI can enhance decision-making and improve client engagement?
With the downturn of China's property sector, what implications do you foresee for the Asia Fixed Income market, particularly in terms of credit risk and investment opportunities? How would you approach assessing and managing these risks?
How has recent market volatility impacted the Asia Fixed Income trading and sales industry, and what strategies would you employ to navigate through such uncertain times?
I applied online. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (New York, NY) in May 2025
Interview
It is a very structured first round. i expected it to be very hard at first. However, it is very competitive so it makes sense that not everyonce can advance to the second round.
30-minute phone call made by analyst, not an alum from my uni. Called 10 minutes before set time. Mostly behavioral with the exception of 2 simple technical questions and one brain teaser.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If credit card interest rates go up, do people spend more or less on their credit cards?
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (New York, NY) in Mar 2025
Interview
It was great, I think that I did not have enough structure and was very stressed. However, I did not too much about the role and I think that factor played a huge part in the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and how does it fit the job