Morgan Stanley

Haven't seen a thread for this year's MS enhancement program. Has anyone gotten a phone interview yet?

22 Mar 2022

Want the SparkNotes? We got "banker speak" for nothing. But you don't need a SparkNotes because it was only a whole 30 seconds or so on an hour-long call. Senior Leadership on Junior Banker CIB-wide call: "We saw the materials and saw the forum" - nice, I would hope so. "We're exploring resources...

31 Mar 2021

Hello - I am facing a decision for where I would like to accept a Summer internship (summer before senior year), and am not sure what is best for me in terms of a career development perspective. I am a Computer Science major looking towards quant finance, and am deciding between Balyasny Asset...

29 Nov 2021

Young master of the universe-in-training without a spouse or kids? Get back to the office. That appears to be the common refrain of Morgan Stanley's execs as the bank's leaders continue to beat the drum to get people to return to in-person work. "If you're 21 to 35, you are nuts not to be in the...

23 Nov 2021

Hey Folks, I was lucky enough to land an offer at MS IB. I'd like to place into a top group... the only problem is I don't know what the top groups are. There's a thread from 2013 that has some rankings, but that's literally 8 years old as of now. Let's fix that with this new thread. Questions for...

15 May 2021

Hi everyone, Just received an email to go to my 2nd round interview at MS London in the Investment Banking Department. They told me it should be a technical round on the phone, anyone have an idea what I have to expect? Thanks a lot for the help or just trying !

31 Mar 2022

Hi guys/gals. Anyone who did the HireVue for Morgan Stanley 2021 SA S&T in either FI/IED S&T or PBCS yet? If so, would you mind sharing the questions? It almost seems eerie that I can easily find IB questions in the most 3 recent years - which appears to be unchanged - without even a single post...

14 May 2020

Did anyone get the 2019 SA MS HireVues yet? I just got it today. Could someone explain the process further, and give me some tips? (I am a rising sophomore so this is my first interview) Also, was getting the HireVue a selective process? I got it for more than one position so should I assume it was...

09 Jun 2018

hii I have never posted before and this is a bit scary but I think it is worth it to go the lengths to hear all the opinions I can. I know this is a very privileged problem to have,, and thank you in advance to everyone who helps out,, but I have received offers from both GS LA and MS SF. Both of...

11 May 2021

Which banks crushed it? Which flopped? My $0.02 below. Total global M&A deal value grew by 92.5% year-over-year for Q1 2021. Ergo a bank that grew M&A deal value by less than this LOST market share year-over-year and a bank that grew more than this GAINED market share y-o-y. Source:...

31 Mar 2021

Hi guys, I'm currently making a choice between LSE A&F and HSG MBF. My goal is to eventually work in London for a tier-1 IB. Although LSE is definitely the bigger brand, particularly in London, I wouldn't have to do any extra internships. HSG would allow me to do a SA and an OC before applying to...

18 May 2021

I am a beginner to finance looking into various summer internships. I have an interest in stock market investing in particular. I would say the priority for my internship (as it would be for most) is to learn as much as possible whilst also hopefully getting a prestigous name on my resumé to make...

19 Jan 2022

I've been offered a position with the e-trading desk of Morgan Stanley as a strat to develop algorithms that have a direct impact on the PnL, and another job as a Quant Researcher in an options Market-Making firm (not one of the bigger ones, but particularly for a region). I am unable to decide...

15 Dec 2021

Hi guys, I am in a weird situation and would love to hear out some opinions. Two months ago, I started working as and IBD analyst at one of the top 3 IB banks in their NYC HQ. However, I managed to get (what I believe is) a better job opportunity for me in the meantime and now I am thinking about...

25 Jul 2017

I received an internship offer for 2023 Summer Investment Banking at MS. I was wondering if anyone knows the details on how group placement really is there. I know it's a matching process but how many people really get their top choice? I would love to be placed into the M&A or FSG group but I know...

13 Apr 2022

I am fortunate enough to have a FT IBD offer from MS to start in July 2019, only two weeks after my university course ends. I have always had in the back of my mind that I would like to take a year off and travel the world and it seems that once the 'rat-race' starts, it's very difficult to step...

08 Nov 2018

Hey, I recently verbally accepted an offer for the 2021 Summer analyst position at MS for investment management fixed income (I know this is IB but still) and was very happy since this is my dream job-going into the buy side was more preferable for me and I wanted to learn from a BB. I have also...

12 Sep 2020

I just recently finished my freshman year with just above a 3.7 GPA at a target school and I want to double major in either Math and Economics OR Math and Philosophy (and maybe add a minor if I have time). I'm also involved in 4 organizations on campus, and I'm on a committee for 3 of them. 3 of the...

24 Jun 2019

What's the deal with this group? Saw some dated stuff on this sight and curious to hear about exits, culture and deal flow. I had a lateral superday here today and curious to see if anything has changed in 2021 in terms of culture recently. Team seemed pretty nice and laid back compared to the...

31 Aug 2021

From my understanding, MS AIP does primaries, co-investments, and secondaries. Basically a fund of funds (FoF). Does anyone know how hard analysts/associates get worked in their suburban philly office? Also wondering what the exit opps are like since this isn't traditional private equity. Would it...

21 Jul 2021

The chief executive of Morgan Stanley has become the latest US banking boss to call for an end to remote working, telling his New York staff that anyone who feels safe going out to a restaurant should return to the office. However, in the US, where nearly 90% of staff in its New York headquarters...

15 Jun 2021

Hi everyone, I'm starting this thread so candidates for this year's program share ideas and keep tab.

12 Mar 2022

Hi all. Just wondered if anyone has applied to this program? It looks like a very exciting opportunity to enter the IB space for people new to finance or those early into their career in finance and for underrepresented minorities. I went through the info session for the program yesterday, and am...

24 Mar 2021

Could somebody please make a bulleted list of all of the bulge bracket banks and include the core competencies for each bank at what they're best at? This would be to everyone's benefit who wants to learn the "scoop" on each of the big players

30 Jul 2018

In the spirit of thanksgiving, I have decided to host a thread where you can ask all you ever wanted about banking or PE. Please feel free to ask away.

26 Nov 2010

Can anyone here confirm this? Dealbreaker is reporting that some Morgan Stanley analysts, upon learning that their bonuses were far "below street" walked out in anger. [quote]Morgan Stanley announced bonuses today. Associates on upward are satisfied. Analysts are universally furious, with total...

24 Jan 2016

Hi all, This entertaining post is for the history and financial history monkeys out there. What is your favorite financier of the past and why? Most of us have read about the Weinbergs and Rohatyns of the past but I'd like to hear about the less known but equally inspiring figures of the 20th...

03 Feb 2018

I've got a second round as seen from the title. On the MS website for EMEA, it seems that pre-corona there was one first round interview by phone and then straight to final round. So is this "second round" phone the final round? It would seem weird for it to just be a 30 min phone but at the same...

28 Oct 2020

Seeking updated insights into MS' Media & Communications group in NYC? - Obviously a top group within MS and one of the leading franchise covering the sector Interested in learning about the juniors experience. As MS has its separate M&A group, does the Media & Comm. group handle the full M&A,...

06 Mar 2022

I know this site obsesses over GS/JPM/MS a lot, but how much "better" are they compared to other BBs (C/CS/BARC/BAML/UBS/DB) on the street regarding (1) culture (2) workload (3) pay (4) structure? Is the difference just blown out of proportion on this site, or are the banks actually a lot more...

25 Oct 2020

Hi y'all, I got less suited for SJT but easier for both numerical and inductive.. I literally feel so dumb rn.. does this mean that im getting filtered out? or do I still maybe possibly have a chance? I'm from a European target (think bocconi/esade/lse) and my school said that they will send the...

20 Sep 2020

Hello WSO, Not completely new here, but first post. Basically after a LOT of work and many ups and downs I managed to secure a position as an i banker at one of the top three after graduation (perhaps one day I'll write my "success story"). Before I start with them later this year, I am currently...

14 Feb 2018

Hello All, Just for fun, I thought it would be interesting to get everyone's take on the top 10 groups in investment banking considering reputation, dealflow, senior leaders within group, overall prestige, etc. I totally recognize this is subjective and shouldn't be used as a way to make employment...

14 Oct 2016

Background info: I am a Finance major in my senior year at a non-target university, with a less than desirable GPA. I've managed to hedge my poor academic decision making with quality experience on my resume, in the form of a stock analyst internship at an RIA firm in the area, and a Lead Analyst...

07 Nov 2019

I'm a senior in a top school in Asia graduating in 2016. I've grinded through school, networked like crazy and completed internships in consulting, VC and Asset Management. I have an MBB offer in Asia (think Singapore/KL/HK) and a BB Equity Structuring offer in London. I need to decide between the...

29 Nov 2015

Hi all, So I'm currently in the process of preparing to go into IB (am a junior in college). I obviously know that your "story" is crucial for the interview process and can make you or break you. However, I've read conflicting suggestions on how long it should be. Some people have told me that it...

15 Jan 2018

Hey guys, Would love any info on Morgan Stanley's PE practice specifically its Expansion Capital arm. Sounds like they make both equity and credit investments but how does it compare to traditional PE counterparts from a comp and reputation standpoint? Any insight would be helpful. Also seeing a lot...

30 Nov 2021

There was much wailing and gnashing of teeth at the close on Friday over the perceived lack of performance in the Facebook IPO. The stock priced at $38, opened at $42.50 (after a few hiccups at the NASDORK), and closed at exactly $38 after an effort by the syndicate members akin to the Spartans at...

21 May 2012

It has been shocking and bewildering to watch the behavior and comments of some of the top banking CEOs (e.g., Jamie Dimon) in recent years. Some questions immediately pop into my mind. Do they follow the news? Have they no conscience? Do they not have public-relations people on retainer? The answer...

10 Feb 2015

Hello - I'm currently working at a top BB (think GS/MS) in Hong Kong (IBD). I come from a target US university and would ideally want to be able to get back into the US after working in HK for a year or so. I would need sponsorship, but don't need the H1B visa. Has anyone made such a switch before?...

30 Nov 2021

I would like to ask some questions about the banking industry in canada, banking compensation, and the banking lifestyle. Here are some of my questions; What are the best firms to work for in Canada (Toronto specifically) ? What is the dealflow like? GoldmanSachs or RBC for a longterm career in TO?...

03 Feb 2018

Hello, I have been working as a research analyst at a sell side research firm for more than 3 years. I am currently looking for opportunities with a bigger sell side firm. I have an MBA in finance from a non-target school. I am currently pursuing CAIA level 1 and CFA level 1. Yesterday I received a...

04 Mar 2018

Hi, I've been through a few rounds of interviews with MS and they said they're just waiting for some papers to be signed off and then they'll inform me of the next steps (offer). I was wondering whether I have to list every single job that I've held in the past 3 years, or just the ones that I...

09 May 2022

Hi all, as the title says, received a SD invite for Goldman's GM team (basically S&T), an offer from Key's IB tech group, and a 2nd round with Morgan Stanley's PubFin team. All offers for Summer Analyst positions. My goal is ideally IB or any role where I can exit to an innovation-centric platform...

11 Sep 2021

First time poster - just trying to get some good advice on where would be a better place to start a career within IBD in London specifically. Holding offers from both for their Spring Programme for University students. I know very early days but they clash so have to make a decision. Interested in...

15 Jan 2019

Has anyone applied to or have any insight into the 2020 Morgan Stanley Early Insights Program in New York?

02 Feb 2020

Came across this interesting article on Bloomberg yesterday (link inside post), it has some interesting insights into leadership of both organizations and strategy. What do you guys think, who takes it in the a) mid-term, b) long-term (given their differing strategies?) Blankfein vs Gorman...

26 Jun 2015

Anyone have experience with modeling tests for analyst/associate position here? They mentioned it would take 4-5 hours in total. Not sure what that would entail.

23 Feb 2018

Rumor has it that PIMCO is considering a name change to PIMpCO after the bitchslapping they doled out to Morgan Stanley last month. Morgan Stanley's Edward Glenn Hadden is limping away from the inflation-based street fight with the pension giant, and it got ugly. Pay attention, kids. This is what...

06 Jul 2011

Hi folks, a college sophomore thinking about working in finance here. I just started to build my network in this field. So I successfully connected to an alumni who worked in MS HK office in Equity Research division, his title is Equity Strategist and we'll make a phone call next week. So before our...

06 Nov 2018