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3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(15163 total reviews)

CEO James P. Gorman

James P. Gorman

86% approve of CEO

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity and Inclusion

3.9

Culture and Values

3.8

Career Opportunities

3.7

Compensation and Benefits

3.6

Work/Life Balance

3.6

Senior Management

Ratings distribution

5 stars

35%

4 stars

36%

3 stars

19%

2 stars

6%

1 star

5%

Top Review Highlights by Sentiment

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Pros
  • "Morgan Stanley employs some great people that are excellent to have in your personal network.(in 1461 reviews)
  • "good culture and expectations are not too high(in 1160 reviews)
  • "Benefits are good and usually very competitive with the market(in 816 reviews)
  • "Work life balance is good but ebbs and flows with the times and profit margins.(in 747 reviews)
  • "Pay is good and they provide accommodation which is very close to the office building(in 539 reviews)
Cons
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Updated 3 Dec 2023

    1. 5.0
      FEATURED REVIEW
      24 Aug 2023
      Admin- Manager
      Former Employee, more than 10 years
      Chicago, IL
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      MS was a wonderful place to work. Smart, hardworking people w competitive benefits.

      Cons

      Management heavy at times- too much of a hierarchy.

      1. 5.0
        30 Oct 2023
        Production Support Associate
        Current Employee
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Team is supportive. No day will be dull.

        Cons

        The working hours, supportinh NY eod of day.

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        1. 5.0
          29 Nov 2023
          Analyst
          Former Employee, more than 3 years
          Hong Kong
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Very strong team work. People are genuinely aligned to deliver the best for clients

          Cons

          hours very long. Year-end reviews can be very competitive.

          1. 4.0
            22 Nov 2023
            Tax Analyst
            Former Employee
            Hong Kong
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Nice working environment, supportive team

            Cons

            Long working hour, limited promotion

            1. 4.0
              15 Nov 2023
              Anonymous Employee
              Former Employee, more than 1 year
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              Nice environment, decent pay and smart people

              Cons

              Stress can be crazy and you have to work overtime

              1. 3.0
                13 Nov 2023
                Business Technology Associate
                Current Employee
                Hong Kong
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                Decent pay, hours really depend on team

                Cons

                Politics, pay could be better

                1. 4.0
                  14 Nov 2023
                  Investment Banking Analyst
                  Former Employee, more than 1 year
                  Hong Kong
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Good exposure and learning opportunities

                  Cons

                  Long hours and very demanding bosses

                  1. 3.0
                    26 Oct 2023
                    Client Services Manager
                    Former Employee, more than 1 year
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    good salary and bonus, nice office view

                    Cons

                    poor systems, culture depends on which team were you in

                    1. 4.0
                      19 Oct 2023
                      Compliance Manager
                      Current Employee, more than 8 years
                      Hong Kong
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      Big firm, good medical benefits

                      Cons

                      Too many matrix, slow to decision making

                      1. 5.0
                        17 Oct 2023
                        Executive Director
                        Current Employee
                        Hong Kong
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Good pay and friendly work place

                        Cons

                        Long hours and with pressures

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