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Updated May 16, 2013
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3.4 967 reviews

                             

75% Approve of the CEO

Morgan Stanley CEO James P. Gorman

James P. Gorman

(385 ratings)

72% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Current Employee – been working at Morgan Stanley

ProsTraining is good, and support staff is ok.

ConsEven though is a great training opportunity, their FA Trainee program is extremely short with a vast amount of info that is impossible to assimilate in weeks. They would place FAA on production when you still dont know anything, and expect you to bring the assets necessary in order to make the goals. A sophisticated investor can smell a rookie from miles away.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Providence, RI

Current Employee – been working at Morgan Stanley as an intern for more than a year

ProsFriendly, knowledgable people at Morgan Stanley. From my short experience, there is a general willingness to help one another and no hostility among teams and workers.

ConsThe system is a bit complex, and it there is a lot of red-tape to get through in order to be registered for access to a program or a particular aspect of the system. The process may take several days or weeks if you are not persistent.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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New York, NY

Former Employee – worked at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 7 years

ProsI worked in technology at MS for 8 years, and think it's a really nice place to work. Easy going environment, and if you are good they take care of you!

ConsIf you are just average in terms of skills, don't expect to see much raises or bonuses.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Former Employee – worked at Morgan Stanley part-time for more than a year

ProsMorgan Stanley, need I say more?

ConsBoring lectures. What do you expect from a fortune 500

Advice to Senior ManagementMore interaction

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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New York, NY

Current Employee – been working at Morgan Stanley full-time for less than a year

ProsThe culture is great. People feed off each other and provides for great opportunities to learn and grow your career

ConsSometimes the corporate culture can be a bit overwhelming for someone with no prior corporate experience

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Morgan Stanley full-time

ProsVery talented people, good work environment

Conslonger working hours at times

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 3 years

ProsMany opportunities to constantly challenge myself and to work with the brightest minds.

ConsI think it's a great place to work overall.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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New York, NY

Former Employee – worked at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than a year

ProsGood salary, great people, challenging

ConsNone that I can think of at the moment

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep it up

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Morgan Stanley

ProsI did a summer internship with Morgan Stanley as an IT analyst, and was treated as if a full time employee. I did the same job as others, and all the colleagues were very friendly.

ConsDoing IT job in an investment bank may not be so interesting to some people. Some jobs may not be so challenging and highly business-related.

Advice to Senior ManagementNo comments actually...

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Former Employee – worked at Morgan Stanley

ProsHigh quality people at the firm

ConsNothing stands out that specifically

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