Good experience overall - Anonymous employee Morgan Stanley Employee Review

4.0
Dec 21, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Information sharing within the firm was great. People are friendly and collegial. Good place for collaboration with others. Lots of in house resources. Flat heirachy.

Cons

Senior managment is not very bright. Corporate culture is good, but more work needs to be done to ensure that all groups have similar mindset.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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