Morgan Stanley Employer Reviews

 Supported Financial Advisor who had relocated from UBS Financial Services to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
 Examined and interpreted client portfolio values monthly and provided a spreadsheet to the FA for reference
 Created an individually personalized spreadsheet which summarized a client’s four year financial history

The department I worked in was particularly difficult, because there was no work/life balance, but you also didn't learn any transferable skills. I think elsewhere in the company is very different, and having Morgan Stanley on your resume is sometimes worth the sacrifices. I would just not recommend Public Finance to anyone unless you're very interested – more... in staying in Public Finance for a career. – less

A typical day at work requires interacting with clients to prioritize new requirements, working on ongoing development items, co ordinating with the stakeholders to keep everyone engaged and informed. Sometimes issues creep into the production environment which must be dealt with urgent priority, the work load otherwise is just about right. The co workers – more... are all friendly and cordial. Though the management exudes an air of a corporate environment, its still a fun place to work at. – less

Very competitive internal work environment. Leading edge projects, and product offering make every day different and a challenge.

you can tell from my ratings that I dont think MS is a quality employer.

Very nice work place and very friendly co workers. Management is friendly and you would learn more from them.

I learned a great deal from my senior coworkers and managers, who had a lot of business knowledge and how things work in the market. I enjoyed the client interaction, although that was challenging as well as I was a fledgling at the time.

The environment is unlike any other. Everyone is nice and gets along. The same goes for management.

Morgan Stanley offers a great working experience out of college. The company offers great training and the chance to make an impact right from the start. I learned a lot about the financial industry, trade flow process, and how to work in a corporate environment. I also was able to understand the value of client service excellence and how to master – more... process efficiency. For the most part, my co-workers were recent college graduates, however upper management were highly experience and knowledgeable industry leaders. The hardest part of the job being able to handle multiple tasks at once and meeting tight deadlines. Although challenging, it brought out my work ethic and enabled me distinguish myself amongst my co-workers. – less

Depending on the time of the year a typical day can be long. Generally, my co-workers were good people looking to get the job done. The most enjoyable part of the job was the opportunity to travel and the ability to order lunch for a meeting from the corporate cafeteria. The hardest part of the job was the long nights we often encountered when faced – more... with a deadline. From this job I learned the the importance of covering yourself and keeping email exchanges just in case someone tries to place blame. – less

Co-workers and managers at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney were, in one thought, hardworking. They were always focused on the client and made sure their they treated every client with respect and appreciation as if they were family.

As a receptionist during the first wave of the Recession, I saw how some clients and Financial Advisers would leave the company, – more... but the ones who stayed represented the best of the company. Management were made of individuals every one trusted because of their dedication to the company.

The most challenging part of the job included being a stern yet caring gatekeeper of the company.

The most enjoyable: my coworkers and managers – less

Great learning experience and would recommend as a good resume builder.

Processing Derivatives documentations for Institutional broker dealers account across the region.
Acting as a liaison between operations and the trading desk with a goal of minimizing operational risk
Therefore maximizing profits by protecting and enhancing clients trading relations.
the hardes part of my position, was working alone on a deadline. the – more... most enjoyable part was completing my deadline. – less

Great place to gain an education in financial services. Within wealth management, there is a strong drive from cross collaboration amongst other areas, and you will gain exposure to the various parts within the organization and how they are run.

typical day involves selling MSSB's principal inventory to the street and acting as an outlet for FAs to buy third party offerings

Lots of ups and downs in the past few years. MS is a survivor and the current management is very effective in dealing with a changing enviroment.

Completed and mailed clients checks, contracts and insurance policies. Deposit Clients checks for trades. Scanned and processed new accounts paperwork.

get along well with co-workers

The hardest part of the job is getting Management to approve your work there are so many red tape to get something approve.
The Most enjoyable part of the job i the people – more... and dealing with clients. – less

Typical day at work was making sure orders were printed and mailed out in a timely manner. Learned about the printing industry, such as colors and paper stock. Management were great, always seeking to push you to the next level. Co-workers were like your extended family. The hardest part of the job was during statement time. We had a cut off time that – more... the statements must be in the mail and delivered. So, longer hours and shorter breaks during that time. The most enjoyable part of the job was being a team player. Everyone would pitch in during critical times. – less

Having worked a short time with this company they have shown me to be a very fast paced, driven and overall good company to work for. Being an admin for 12 traders on the floor, my team made me feel great to be at work everyday.

Morgon Stanley prides itself in hiring the best of the best and it was evident in the corporate services department. I worked with very talented and dedicated people.