Strong company with solid employee growth opportunities, but not for everyone. - Analyst Morgan Stanley Employee Review

3.0
15 June 2008
Recommend
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Pros

A strong name and company with a toe in every aspect of the industry. Has some extremely strong groups in every part of the business (storied M&A group, powerful commodities trading, strong prime brokerage). Proud culture.

Cons

Group-specific culture, "360 degree" feedback system doesn't work as it should, and not enough communication from higher-ups. Culture and helpfulness of others is somewhat forced upon individuals by the firm. Culture is strong, but its strength is dwarfed by companies like Lehman.

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11 June 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

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3.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
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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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