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    Found 6041 reviews

    3.7
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    92%
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    Morgan Stanley CEO James P. Gorman
    James P. Gorman
    2522 Ratings
    Top CEOs 2018
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    1. Featured Review

      "Loves this company"

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      Current Employee - IT Associate in Montreal, QC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 2 years

      Pros

      Knowledgeable and respectful colleagues, exciting business, competitive compensation, learning supports, mobility program, generous RRSP matching programs and vacation package. Great place to work and to learn about financial products.

      Cons

      Only cons I could think of is fast pace work environment which is pretty normal for this type of business. Promotion is slow.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work culture and promote work life balance. More vacation days after 3 years would be great. Promote internal talent to keep top talent.

    2. "Very Happy"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 6 years

      Pros

      Morgan Stanley is a top notch place of employment. It is refreshing to work for a company that means what it says. We are encouraged to give back to the community and participate in volunteer efforts. We are permitted the time to do so. My boss treats me like an adult, I get my work done and am well respected. I have never been happier at work.

      Cons

      I have to pay for parking.

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    3. "Good place"

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      Former Employee - Analyst in New York, NY

      I worked at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 6 years

      Pros

      Good place to learn Time off

      Cons

      Room for growth Politics Certain people are favores over others Performance was not always rewarded correctly

      Advice to Management

      Best people should advance not who knows who

    4. "Great Experience"

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      Current Employee - Intern 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Got to listen in on conference calls, meet with different teams

      Cons

      Slow paced work environment, lack of feedback

    5. "Good place to work"

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      Current Employee - Client Service Associate in Loveland, CO
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 4 years

      Pros

      Treated with respect by peers and management

      Cons

      Tough to advance in the company

    6. "Great place to work"

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        Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 

        I have been working at Morgan Stanley full-time

        Pros

        Diversity, supportive and great management. Also great benefits.

        Cons

        Heavy work and no work at home option

      • "Solid place to work"

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        Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I have been working at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 2 years

        Pros

        Good Culture, Solid Networking Opportunities, Exciting Work Environment

        Cons

        Cheap Pay Audit Department needs better guidance and should encourage mobility

      • "Great place to work; experience is team dependent"

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        Current Employee - Research Analyst in New York, NY
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I have been working at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 9 years

        Pros

        Strong management team, great resources, smart people

        Cons

        Experience can be team dependent, a lot of red tape

        Advice to Management

        N/A

      • "Collegial environment"

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        Current Employee - Executive Director in New York, NY
        Recommends
        Neutral Outlook
        Disapproves of CEO

        I have been working at Morgan Stanley full-time for more than 20 years

        Pros

        Collegial environment. Very team oriented.

        Cons

        Compensation is low compared to other firms. If your role is not identified as an MD role, you may plateau.

      • "There’s good and there’s bad, as usual, same large financial service firm issues"

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        Current Employee - Client Service Associate 

        I have been working at Morgan Stanley part-time for more than a year

        Pros

        Mostly very decent people and a lot of resources available to get the job done.

        Cons

        Financial advisors are given too much leeway and not held to the same rules as other employees. I was made promises when I was hired that were not kept. Disappointing.

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