Morgan Stanley HireVue questions (2026-2027)
9 researched questions — 8 reported by real candidates or published by Morgan Stanley. Updated August 2026.
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What the round involves: HireVue video interview — One-way "OnDemand" video interview — US candidates report invites right after applying and a 48-72 hour completion window
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Reported by multiple candidatesMotivation & backgroundOfficially published or signposted by the employer. Reported independently by multiple candidates.
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2What distinctive perspective or capability would you bring?
Reported by multiple candidatesPast behaviorReported independently by multiple candidates.
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3Describe a time you noticed something was not right and acted with integrity.
4which technology trend will matter over the next 6–12 months, and why?
Reported by multiple candidatesTechnical / market· TechnologyRepeated candidate reports.
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5Tell us about a team or project problem and how you helped solve it.
Reported by a candidatePast behaviorReported by a candidate; current applicability may vary.
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6discuss a recent transaction that interests you.
Reported by a candidateTechnical / market· Investment bankingOlder but program-specific.
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7what motivates you, what differentiates you, and how would you describe yourself succinctly?
Reported by a candidatePast behavior· Financial resources/strategy2026.
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8strongest team, best professional achievement, and fit between background and role.
Reported by a candidateMotivation & background· Experienced institutional equities2026.
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9Discuss a current market, economic, or industry development.
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The Morgan Stanley hiring process at a glance
- 1Application — Online application with CV; Asia and EMEA add an online assessment up front (cut-e/Aon in the UK, with an automated feedback report)
- 2HireVue video interview — One-way "OnDemand" video interview — US candidates report invites right after applying and a 48-72 hour completion window
- 3Live first round (US & Asia) — 20-30 minute phone or Zoom interview about 1-2 weeks after HireVue; some US candidates report skipping straight to Superday. In the UK/EMEA the video interview itself is the first round, followed by the assessment centre.
- 4Superday / assessment centre — US: 3-6 back-to-back 30-45 minute interviews; UK/EMEA: assessment centre with group exercise, case, and interviews
- 5Offer — Often within 24-48 hours after an IB Superday; days to a few weeks in other divisions
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Morgan Stanley does not publish a single global "how we hire" page, but its Asia campus listings spell out the typical sequence for programs like the Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program: CV plus online assessment, then an OnDemand video interview, then a live Zoom or phone interview, then a Superday — with the firm's own caveat that "application processes may vary by location." Morgan Stanley's careers content confirms that video interviews, live or pre-recorded, are now required for many roles in its North America and Asia offices, and the firm has officially named HireVue as the platform on at least one US program, where applicants were asked to complete the video component within 48 hours of applying.
For US and Canadian summer analyst programs — Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Finance, Operations — candidates consistently report that the HireVue invitation arrives at or almost immediately after submitting the application, with a 48-to-72-hour completion window. Aggregated candidate reports describe three to five mostly behavioral prompts, around 30 seconds of prep and 1.5-2 minutes per answer, taking roughly 30 minutes in total; a one-re-record-per-question policy is commonly reported but not officially confirmed. Unlike EMEA, most US IB and Wealth Management applicants report no separate aptitude test — the HireVue is effectively the first screen — though Technology applicants also complete a HackerRank assessment with computer-science multiple choice and coding problems. Candidates who pass typically get a 20-30 minute live first round by phone or Zoom about one to two weeks later, though some report going straight from HireVue to the Superday. The Superday itself runs three to six back-to-back interviews of 30-45 minutes each, mixing behavioral and technical questions with interviewers from associate up to managing director.
In the UK and EMEA, the process starts with the online application followed immediately by a cut-e (Aon) online assessment — situational judgement, numerical, and inductive reasoning, with a verbal reasoning module added for spring week applicants — and candidates receive an automated feedback report on their results. A video interview stage follows, which candidates and prep resources place around November-December for spring and summer cycles; some UK spring week applicants describe a telephone interview instead, so the format appears to vary by cohort. The final stage is an assessment centre, typically in January-February, combining a group exercise, a case or presentation, and one or two interviews. In India, campus listings describe online tests followed by virtual interviews, with HireVue appearing on some programs.
Recruiting runs on a rolling basis across regions — Morgan Stanley's own listings encourage applying early because interviews and offers can begin before the application window closes, and candidates describe invitations going out in waves. Reports suggest roughly one to two weeks between most stages; Investment Banking Superday decisions often come within 24-48 hours, while other divisions can take one to three weeks or occasionally longer. End to end, candidates report active pipelines of about four to six weeks, though timelines vary from a couple of weeks to a few months depending on program and region.
About this research
- Researched questions
- 9 — 8 officially published or candidate-reported
- Typical format
- One-way video; a common setup is 30s prep + ~2 min answers. Employers configure their own timing, question count, and retakes.
- Research updated
- August 2026 · part of our evidence-labeled HireVue question bank
Best-supported scope: student/graduate and selected experienced programs.
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