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Morgan Stanley

Is this your company?

At Goldman Sachs when someone says something you do it, at Morgan Stanley you begin negotiations. - Business Analyst Morgan Stanley Employee Review

4.0
Jun 2, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

One of the best known investment banks in the world. Incredibly smart people at all levels of the organization. Good quality of life benefits compared with other investment banks. Compensation on par with other banks. Great opportunities for training and learning. Big brand name which stands out on the resume for follow on work with other financial institutions.

Cons

Long hours. A very large hierarchical organization with little room for "the grunts" to provide feedback and show thought leadership for senior management. Will always be one step behind Goldman. Sometimes if you do not have the right pedigree you will not fit in. Very political.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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