I’ve just applied to the MSEPP program in London. Has anyone else applied/heard back? What’s the comp like (if anyone knows)?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't specific information about the 2025 London MSEPP program's compensation or updates on application responses. However, for similar programs, compensation can vary depending on the role and location. For reference, investment banking compensation for analysts in London typically starts around £50,000-£60,000 base, with bonuses potentially doubling that figure depending on performance and firm policies.
If you're looking for updates on application timelines or feedback from others, it might be worth checking the WSO forums regularly or starting a discussion thread to connect with other applicants.
Sources: Morgan Stanley Experienced Professionals Program (MSEPP)- Global Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley Experienced Professionals Program (MSEPP), https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/ebs-compensation-london-2021?customgpt=1, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/trading/morgan-stanley-london-st-sa-2023?customgpt=1, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/morgan-stanley-2020-early-insights-programs?customgpt=1
I applied on the last day (21 Feb) on a bit of a whim, I applied two years ago and didn't get past the HR screening stage so not holding my breath.
Did you get sent the survey to complete? I applied two years ago too and didn’t make it past the hirevue stage.
When you say survey, do you mean the numerical/ SJT/ inductive test?
Also, how did you find the HV stage when you applied in the past? Were they mainly motivational and behavioural questions?
Nothing yet apart from a confirmation email for applying, workday just says in progress.
I applied and HR sent me the survey on last thursday
Same! I got it on Friday.
what are the next steps?
Also applied and received survey - following to keep up to date on any updates
Do you know whether people who need a work visa are eligible for this programme?
I’m unsure, but I doubt they would for a diversity program like this.
Understood, Thank you
Just had the hireview invite through via email
Well done! What divisions did you apply for? Let me know how it goes!
Thanks, I applied for IM and GCM (previously IM and IBD). FYI you have to compete the video interview within 48 hours of receipt of the email.
Anyone else heard anything?
Someone was sent a hirevue this week
Got a hirevue invite. Did anyone get one?
What division did you apply to?
IM and GCM
got my hirevue invite as well
Good luck!
Got a hirevue invite today
Good luck!
Does anyone know the participating divisions in London? The resource section of the HireVue invite only mentions Morgan Stanley Institutional Securities & Investment Management, as did the title of the job positing. Still, it also includes links to IB & CM and the job description included them as participating divisions. I indicated IB & CM as preferences on the form but don't want to talk about IB/CM in the HireVue if there not an option.
The participating divisions were on the survey. IB, GCM, IM, Research and S&T. The hirevue isn’t specific to a particular division.
I got a hirevue invite as well. Has anyone already taken it? I have never taken an interview via hirevue. Does anyone know what questions to expect and how does one prepare? Thank you
I also got a hirevue invite. Did anyone get a completion notification email once they completed the assessment?
didn't get a confirmation of completion email but if you go to the email you got when you signed up for hirevue and click on the 'practice or interview' button, it should take you to a page that says the interview was received
I didn’t get a completion email
Does anyone reckon hirevues are still being sent out or were they all sent in one batch?
Wondering the same as I still haven’t had anything yet
I think they're sent out periodically, I wonder if they worked backwards as I applied pretty close to the deadline but seemed to get an invite pretty early compared to others.
Anyone heard anything post hirevue?
Nothing so far, ngl I think I might have bombed the hireview so expecting a ding.
I haven’t heard anything either but I think I bombed mine too lol
Same here, completed the HireVue last Monday, but so far, no updates.
From what I remember, feedback on hirevue wasn’t this quick anyway.
I emailed them last week to check when they would update and their words were:
'Rest assured, we will review your application and update you with regards to the outcome and next steps shortly.'
Thanks for the update. Out of interest, what divisions did you apply for?
NYC or LDN ?
NYC OR LDN
Just seen that NYC applicants have started to receive interview invites. Fingers crossed the LDN process starts moving soon
Yeah, the job ad for the London one did say that the selection process was to have concluded by the end of April which suggests interview invites should be very soon.
Oh really? I didn’t see that. Hopefully we get some news this/next week. Did you do a Hirevue too?
I find it intriguing that on threads for the previous years of this programme, no one said that they got an offer - or at least I couldn't find any. Makes we wonder what exactly this is because usually you'd see more about it online if this programme has been running for a few years
I applied two years ago and spoke to some individuals on here who received an offer. I even spoke to one of them recently, and they’re still there.
Ah fair enough, how are they finding it?
That’s interesting, do you know what their experience was prior to the programme?
I applied, got the survey sent out, and haven't received anything since (research/IM). Guess I'm fucked
Same lool, no hire view
fingers crossed, research is just slow
Did you pick research and IM too?
Any thoughts/ideas on prep for the next rounds for IM/GCM? (trying to think positive!). My technicals are so rusty 3 years post CFA so need all the help I can get!
This is also what I need to figure out. I’m not from a finance background so don’t even know where to start lol
Have you had a superday invite already?
No
Did not get Hirevuw and just chased HR in EMEA - anyone similar boat?
Have you got their email address to email? They’ve got a dedicated MSEPP email address.
I think it was HR person who sent me the survey....
Got an update email to say the will be in touch over coming days to inform outcome and discuss applicable next steps.
Yes I got the same email as well
I got the same one too. Currently engaging with the divisions to review my candidacy.
What are superdays? And what should I expect ? Technical or behavioral ? Can somebody please help me here
Anyone heard anything re next steps, post-HireVue for London?
Nothing yet
Nothing either
It's like a slow death
To be fair, they've been more responsive than other applications I've done recently.
.
Fairs lol
Nothing yet
Is MS the only London bank that has this type of experienced professionals program? I don't think I have seen for the other BBs.
I believe citi had one and GS has one in the US
Yeah that’s correct. Citi had a program like this in 2022/2023 called the Markets STEP Program and they never did it again lol. GS have brought their Bridge to Banking program to London yet, but it’s only for IB I believe.
Anyone heard anything about the Superday?
Anyone heard anything since email saying you’ll hear in coming days? Seems to be running it tight if process needs to finish by April
Nope haven’t heard anything lol. They’re cutting it fine. It’ll probably run over into May
Do you think they will move the start date, I was going to be struggling for an early July start as it was.
Anyone hear anything back?
Nope, I wonder how much the current market turmoil is affecting hiring, capital markets and M&A groups must be reevaluating headcount needs atm.
Nope
Nothing either
Radio silence...
It seems people are starting to receive rejections from the NY program. Not sure why the London program is taking so long...
Probably because the applications required every single candidate to submit a hirevue so they’ve already went through them from when apps closed in February
its a joke how long this is taking
Honestly. I don’t know why they would say we’d hear in a couple days. It’s nearly been two weeks?
From what I know, not everyone made it to the Hirevue round for London
Any updates? The wait is waiting
Still waiting 🤣
"To be considered, candidates must apply by Feb 21, 2025, at 23:59 GMT. All applicants will receive an update on their application by mid-March, with the selection process concluding in April." - This was from the original job description; not sure if they're still going to be able to keep to this unless it's a really rushed process (or it truly is one superday then offers).
I don’t think they’ll keep to that timeline lol
Looks like there's been more movement on the NY program from reading the posts in other forum, few people getting rejections.
I hope we see some developments in the next week
I never knew "We will aim to be in contact with you over the coming days" is actually "wait for 2 weeks while we sort our shit out". Must be an MS thing.
Like whatthehelly are they doing
Got the official ding this morning lool
what was it about?
Sorry 😭
For what division? Sorry to hear mate.
Was this post hirevue?
I know right
Anyone else got any updates?
I applied for Research and AM but nothing so far after the HireVue step
I assume if we get any updates this week about any superdays these will very likely be held after the Easter long weekend?
Yeah defo after the Easter long weekend.
Looks like no one that has done a HV has been given an update yet, but we will probably hear back this week if initial dings have just gone out.
Yes that is what it looks like
Anyone heard anything back today?
Nope
Nope
Still nothing...
I emailed them and they said they're still reviewing applicants and will be in touch as soon as possible. I haven't been led on this much since my ex girlfriend.
Why are you so funny lmao
Using it as a coping mechanism for the pain this wait is causing 🥲
loooool 🤣
We go again next week lads and gals. Disappointing that we still haven’t heard anything lol. Enjoy your bank holiday weekend!
Yeah same to you. I thought they would have some mercy and ding us today.
Honestly lmao
Don’t think the role acc exists atp
Any update?
It’s bank holiday …
Into another week...
Let’s hope we hear something, although it wouldn’t surprise me if we didn’t lol.
Yeah hopefully, I'm getting to the point where I won't be able to make a July start.
Given up hope already... Think I'm gona assume I've been dinged...
That’s what I’ve done lol
Is it over? Anyone hear anything from them?
Are you London or NY?
Hi, Have anybody heard anything yet after hirevue? For London
Waiting for the email be like.....
LOOL. I can’t believe they’ve left us hanging out dry for a whole month
Do not expect anything this week. People are still trying to get back to the office post-Easter break.
Has anyone reached out to HR for an update?
Yep, reached out on a couple of days ago got the exact same email we got last time.
“The team are carefully evaluating and engaging with the relevant teams to review your candidacy. We aim to be in contact to inform you of the outcome and discuss the applicable next steps as soon as possible”
Real Mickey Mouse stuff
So much for being done by April!
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