I applied through university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (New York, NY) in Apr 2021
Interview
On campus for first round, in office for second and third. Financial questions as well as personality questions. They are testing to ensure you know your stuff and (to quote second round interviewer) that you won't embarrass the company with your behavior
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Is a higher P/E a more expensive stock or a less expensive stock?
General questions about the line of business and common questions about how you would assume their teams handle certain situations. Mainly on behavioral side but also technical can be included.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Morgan Stanley, and what about our firm stands out.
After initial screening from HR, assessment day with other candidates followed by tests and a short interview asking motivation for joining the company, the career path, and relevant technical knowledge for the role.
s&t IE: first round 30 minute telephone interview, number of basic behavioural questions. second round 30 minute telephone interview, combination of some harder behavioural and basic technical questions for job role