Working at Morgan Stanley in New York City, NY: 60 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in New York City, NY Area

"Overall Morgan Stanley is a good company to work for. They provide opportunities for people to learn hands on while also promoting growth. I do believe the ability to have successful upwards mobility also varies by group as some areas are fast tracked far more frequently than others."

"I have worked in MS as a contractor, but I believe that this is one of best companies to work for. All the employees are very supportive and give you a chance to increase your knowledge and share their work experience with you."

"At Morgan Stanley, I've completed a rigorous training program, developed a robust understanding of the FX product and have been able to establish myself as a high performer and valuable team player - in large part due to the support and resources MS has to offer. I consider my 2+ years of experience at the bulge bracket investment bank a strength."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"I like working at Morgan Stanley. It's a good place to start your career."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Prepare, prepare, prepare, and read more books every day and every day."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"Maybe they can provide more job opportunity in the US but not provide them to off-shore companies."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would give more opportunity to the entry-level people to take part in."

"It was a starting point in financial services - temp work to enhance my computer skills."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"I like the opportunity to work as a team and also independently."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Have a professional image and conduct yourself professionally. Think out of the box and respond effectively."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"When I discovered a flaw in their system from doing repetitive work, the controller never paid me a compliment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"During important reporting periods it would have been a good idea for the team to eat lunch together once in a while to discuss the reporting period and goals."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"I like the people outside of my team and the access you have to many departments."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you have a career path you will have to put it in place yourself. Management doesn't care and won't have your back."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"It's very uneven among the employees. Some people have nothing to do, while others are completely overworked and underpaid."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Recognize that the support staff plays a huge role in the company and should be valued more than they are. It's not just about making money for stockholders."

"I enjoyed it. The contract was extended numerous times for additional projects."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"I liked being surrounded by very intelligent programmers and developers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Bring your A game. MSCI has well educated, advanced degree employees."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"Nothing, it was a great experience. I enjoyed the time I worked there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep doing what it is you are currently doing; the current business plan is working well."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"I loved my colleagues and the work. I enjoyed working in the financial services industry."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Have strong organizational skills, plus a reasonable comprehension of financial services."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"Not much. Their enterprise technology business unit is poorly organized, which often made my job difficult."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Follow Software Development Life Cycle. Listen to what employees suggest."

"Excellent work experience."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"It's an excellent company to work for, and a great location to be in."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself and be dedicated to your position. Always deliver what you promise."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"The poeple I work with are great and really dedicated."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest better planning and organization. Follow through on the published mission and have more meaningful meetings with direct reports."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"Hours aren't terrible and I can get personal things done during the day."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you are comfortable working at a call center and that you understand that your daily responsibilities are 20% sales and 80% helping FAs locate links in websites or solve technical issues."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"The quality of work is not challenging and becomes mundane. The people I deal with seen incompetent."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Link compensation directly to performance, and hire more people for specific roles."

"Morgan Stanley was great."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"I liked everything. Morgan Stanley provided growth opportunity within and outside my department. Management and my co-workers were friendly and very instrumental in my career."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Stay positive. Morgan Stanley is a great career opportunity that you must take advantage of."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work. The care you have shown for others has helped them throughout their lives."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"I liked the freedom I had to build my own business."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be very hungry to make a lot of money and emphasize your willingness to work long hours."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"They promised me so much support and guidance but never really gave us any in the training program."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Match new people off with more senior people in the organization to work together and learn the business faster."

"It was a nice place to work."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"The company was in the Trade Center in New York City."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The people whom I worked with where very nice, and it was a nice place to work."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"It was a very specified job, and there was not much room to grow."

"It was a contract position."

What do you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"It is very well run, and there is a documented process for every task."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Have a great resume, dress very professionally, and know business acronyms."

What don't you like about working at Morgan Stanley?

"I dislike having many mundane support-based tasks instead of concentrating on development."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work. The well-managed processes are greatly appreciated."