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An Honest Review from a Long Term Employee - Market Risk Morgan Stanley Employee Review

1.0
May 9, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent company gym with onsite health clinic, the department tends to encourage academic pursuits and certifications for one’s betterment, the learning experience especially for junior people is good

Cons

Extremely political atmosphere, nepotism throughout the department, long hours for minimal gain, face time is basically mandatory, compensation rarely tied to firm performance and mostly tied to likability from your boss, inept coworkers, extremely poor technology, numerous and seemingly random layoffs throughout the year, the loudest and most obnoxious voices will drown out reasonable people. Be prepared for PTSD after you eventually leave

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3.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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