1. Online Application
Submit your resume and cover letter via the Morgan Stanley careers portal.
Some roles may require responses to competency questions.
Deadlines vary, but early applications are recommended.
2. Online Assessments (if applicable)
Depending on the role, you may need to complete:
Numerical reasoning tests (especially for investment banking roles).
Situational judgment tests to assess decision-making skills.
Video interviews with AI scoring (used for some entry-level positions).
3. First-Round Interview (Phone or Video)
Conducted by HR or junior bankers.
Questions focus on:
Your background, motivation, and understanding of Morgan Stanley.
Technical skills (financial modeling, valuation, bonds, credit risk, etc.).
Market knowledge (e.g., current trends in private credit and real estate financing).
Behavioral questions using STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format.
4. Superday/Assessment Center (Final Round)
More common for graduate and internship programs.
Can include:
Multiple interviews with senior bankers (technical + behavioral).
Case studies (analyzing a company, LBO modeling, or bond pricing).
Group exercises (collaborating on a financial problem).
Presentation tasks (pitching an investment idea).
5. Offer & Background Checks
If successful, you receive an offer within a few weeks.
Compliance checks (academic verification, right to work, etc.) follow.