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Morgan Stanley

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One of the best internship experiences I have ever had. - IT Morgan Stanley Employee Review

5.0
Apr 19, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Morgan Stanley is one of the most respected brands in the financial industry. It excels in a number of areas (top 20 places to work at) so having it on your resume is definitely an asset. The compensation package is good, and comparable to those at similar institutions. The corporate culture favors growth without aggressive competition between employees. I had a great time there. Interns have a lot of added activities; they visit the city, get taken to social events etc. Plus the city of New York is a really nice place to be.

Cons

You are expected to work a lot. Because much of your compensation is based on bonuses at the discretion of your manager and that everyone else works between 9 and 12 hours a day, you are expected to do the same if you want to succeed.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Culture is great Hours are not bad, rarely work on weekends and track the market open and close Networking opportunities

Cons

Unclear responsibilities Reliant on operations teams

3.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

Cons

They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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