3.0
17 Oct 2014
Former employee
Singapore
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
The brand name is a big pulse. People recognize the prestige and reputation of Morgan Stanley, and that helps a lot in the investment banking industry. The structure is pretty fixed as well, so that means good and clear opportunities to progress through the ranks, at least until VP level.
Cons
Work-life balance is non-existent. It is virtually impossible to arrange for a meal with absolute certainty that it won't get called off. Culture can be pretty passive and it is obvious that top management does not care about the lower ranks. Expect 100-120 hour weeks, every week.