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Morgan Stanley Company Culture
Morgan Stanley Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
Morgan Stanley's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
B-CEO Rating
C+Compensation
C+Executive Team
C+Perks & Benefits
C+Morgan Stanley CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
James Gorman
68 /100
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Diversity at Morgan Stanley
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Morgan Stanley have rated Team, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Morgan Stanley
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Morgan Stanley have rated Outlook, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Morgan Stanley eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-13
Morgan Stanley employees are -13% more likely to recommend Morgan Stanley as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Morgan Stanley
Working at Morgan Stanley is rated below average by 295 employees, across various culture dimensions. Morgan Stanley employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Morgan Stanley’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Morgan Stanley was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Morgan Stanley
C-
Overall Company Culture at Morgan Stanley is rated C-
Last updated 2 months ago
Bottom
35%
Morgan Stanley ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Morgan Stanley Employee Reviews
Out of 214 Morgan Stanley employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Morgan Stanley improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
Positive Reviews From Morgan Stanley Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The business plan / project evaluates our skills.
- What did you like most about the interview process?The managers are their to hear you out and not judge
- What makes you most happy at work?I felt like I was able to make a big difference. I created most of the processes for our team, I knew that I developed the team. I was able to support my division making leaderships lives easier.
Constructive Feedback From Morgan Stanley Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?A significant hike would be better
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I believe that I deserve to be compensated equally to my male colleagues, based on my skills, experience, and contributions to the company.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The leadership team needs to be more transparent. They tend to have a nice political speech when it comes to diversity and inclusion yet compensation tends to be lowest among minorities.
Morgan Stanley Company Information
Morgan Stanley Company Overview
Morgan Stanley is an American financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.
Morgan Stanley Mission, Vision & Values
Morgan Stanley Mission & Values
Dedicated to local and global communities since 1935. Our firm was founded with commitment to community as our guiding principle. And we’ve been making a difference ever since. "Our DNA, our culture and our history are rooted in serving our clients. " - James Gorman
Morgan Stanley Vision Statement
The talent and passion of our people are critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity and excellence.
| Headquarter | New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.morganstanley.com |
| Founding Date | 1935 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | MS |
| Social Sites |
Morgan Stanley Competitors
Morgan Stanley competitors include Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Morgan Stanley compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Morgan Stanley Employees
295 employees at Morgan Stanley have reviewed Morgan Stanley across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 295 Morgan Stanley employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Morgan Stanley are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Morgan Stanley, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Morgan Stanley are generally satisfied with their team. 295 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Morgan Stanley are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Morgan Stanley believe the environment at Morgan Stanley is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Morgan Stanley is comfortably fast. About 39% of the employees at Morgan Stanley work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Morgan Stanley are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Morgan Stanley employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Morgan Stanley report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Morgan Stanley have 4+ meetings
Meetings
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76% of Morgan Stanley employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Morgan Stanley employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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50% of Morgan Stanley employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Morgan Stanley employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
62% of Morgan Stanley employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Morgan Stanley - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Morgan Stanley is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Morgan Stanley employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Morgan Stanley KPIs and OKRs
At Morgan Stanley 29% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Morgan Stanley's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 25 Morgan Stanley employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 16 have said yes.
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Morgan Stanley CEO & Leadership
Morgan Stanley CEO - James Gorman
68 /100
James’s approval rate is just above average, putting James in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. James Gorman is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Morgan Stanley offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. James is most liked by employees in the Product department and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Morgan Stanley’s competitors, James Gorman ranks just below Wells Fargo’s CEO Charles Scharf. With James’s leadership, Morgan Stanley employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Executive Team. James was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
Morgan Stanley Leadership
The Morgan Stanley Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO James Gorman, Managing Director and Head of Restructuring - North America Blake O'Dowd, and Managing Director Mario Altieri
James Gorman CEO / President
James Gorman serves as the CEO / President of Morgan Stanley.
Blake O'Dowd Managing Director and Head of Restructuring - North America
Mr. Blake O'Dowd has been Head of Restructuring - North America and Managing Director for Morgan Stanley since December... read more
Mario Altieri Managing Director
Mr. Mario Altieri has been Managing Director of Morgan Stanley since December 2009.
Daniel Simkowitz Head of Investment Management
Mr. Daniel A. Simkowitz, also known as Dan, has been the Head of Investment Management at Morgan Stanley since October... read more
James A. Rosenthal J.D. Senior Advisor
Mr. James A. Rosenthal, also known as Jim, J.D., has been Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley since December 31, 2016. Mr.... read more
Jonathan M. Pruzan Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP
Mr. Jonathan M. Pruzan, also known as Jon, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Morgan Stanley since April 30, 2015... read more
Matthew L. Ostrower CFA Managing Director of Research Team
Mr. Matthew L. Ostrower, CFA serves as Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer at DDR Corp since... read more
Thomas Columba Kelleher President
Mr. Thomas Columba Kelleher, also known as Colm, has been the President of Morgan Stanley since January 6, 2016. Mr.... read more
Martin Yule Managing Director
Mr. Martin Yule has been Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley, Research Division since December 2008.... read more
Morgan Stanley Salaries
How much does Morgan Stanley pay?
How much do people at Morgan Stanley get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Morgan Stanley is $123,385, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,158, or $59 per hour.
At Morgan Stanley, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,880 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $35,000 annually. Average Morgan Stanley salaries by department include: Communications at $276,378, HR at $122,007, Legal at $112,151, and Design at $96,770. Half of Morgan Stanley salaries are above $124,158.
149 employees at Morgan Stanley rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 481 ratings) while 144 employees at Morgan Stanley rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 164 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Morgan Stanley employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Senior Developer, Global Marketing Manager, and Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 36 salary records from Morgan Stanley employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $49k | $49k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $276k | $276k | 100th Percentile |
$123,385*
Average Compensation
$124,158*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Morgan Stanley Salaries by City
Morgan Stanley Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Morgan Stanley
Diverse employees at Morgan Stanley score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing Morgan Stanley in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Morgan Stanley across various culture dimensions.
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Morgan Stanley Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
Morgan Stanley PTO
Morgan Stanley's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 89% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Morgan Stanley's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Morgan Stanley's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Morgan Stanley applied for 1060 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 92% were approved, 6% certified-withdrawn, and 2% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Morgan Stanley unveil that 18 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 62 were withdrawn by Morgan Stanley after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1060
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 92% Granted (970 out of 1060)
- <1% Denied (10 out of 1060)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (18 out of 1060)
- 6% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (62 out of 1060)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Morgan Stanley Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Morgan Stanley on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 15% | |
IT | 7% | |
Product | 5% | |
Sales | 5% | |
Other | 24% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 2% | |
Austin | 1% | |
Houston | 1% | |
Chicago | 1% | |
Other | 19% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Morgan Stanley
Who is the CEO of Morgan Stanley?
Morgan Stanley CEO is James Gorman, their score by employees is 68
What is Morgan Stanley eNPS?
The eNPS for Morgan Stanley is -13
What is Morgan Stanley revenue?
Morgan Stanley revenue is $38B
What is the salary for CS Rep in Morgan Stanley?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 35k
What are the salaries in the IT in Morgan Stanley?
The average salaries for IT in Morgan Stanley is 111k
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