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Morgan Stanley online assessment and selection process
What candidates face when they apply to Morgan Stanley, stage by stage. Checked 2026-10-05; confidence low. Processes change by office and year: your invitation email is the final word.
Stages
- Aon battery (EMEA, reported): scales numerical, deductive, chat-based situational test, switchChallenge
- HireVue: 3–5 questions, 30 s prep, 1.5 min answers
- Superday or assessment centre
Time limits: switchChallenge 6 min
Test provider: Aon (cut-e)
What is tested: numerical, logical, situational judgement, game-based, video interview
Video interview: about 4 questions, 30 s to prepare, 1.5 min per answer, no retakes.
The online test
| Test | Provider | Measures | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| scales numerical | Aon (cut-e) | Numerical reasoning at speed | 12 min, 37 rounds |
| switchChallenge | Aon (cut-e) | Deductive reasoning | 6 min |
How to prepare
- Do Aon (cut-e)’s free practice tests first, so the interface is not new on the day.
- Practise each test above under real timing. Practise these in Agisse — invite-only beta.
- Record yourself answering three motivation and strengths questions in the time limits above; watch one back.
Sources
- Morgan Stanley process guide (candidate report)