Technology Spring Insight Programme Student Review
at Morgan Stanley
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Computer Science
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The first day was spent with participants from other divisions, offering a broad overview of the firm’s work in areas like Investment Banking and Markets, alongside networking opportunities. The following days focused on tech-specific content, including programming challenges, problem-solving exercises, and a group case study project presented at the end of the week. We also took part in a trading simulation and heard from technologists and Spring Week alumni, which highlighted the range of roles and paths within tech in finance.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very useful to learn about the range of roles available in tech, and I really appreciated how much emphasis was placed on showing that there’s more to tech than just software development. It was great to hear directly from people across different areas, speaking about what they actually do day-to-day rather than just explaining it in theory — that made a big difference in understanding what the roles are really like.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I became much more confident in articulating my technical thought process, especially when approaching problem-solving questions. Working on the case study project also helped strengthen my public speaking skills and gave me insight into how to structure and present a technical case effectively. On the technical side, I learned more about areas I hadn’t come across before, like DevOps, which really broadened my understanding of how different roles fit within the wider tech function.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere was amazing. Everyone I met was approachable, supportive, and genuinely happy to answer questions, no matter their seniority. There was a strong sense that people wanted to help and were really open to sharing their experiences.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really loved it. It was definitely one of my favourite insight programmes. Everything was structured so well, and each activity linked to something we’d already talked about or prepared for, which made it feel a lot less stressful. I also really enjoyed working with the people on the programme — everyone was friendly and easy to get along with.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Morgan Stanley
5/5
Would you recommend Morgan Stanley to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Morgan Stanley
Take the time to learn about Morgan Stanley’s culture, they’re really proud of it, and it comes through in everything they do. Be curious and ask about the tech they’re working on, because a lot of it is genuinely interesting. Most importantly, make the most of the insight by asking loads of questions and getting involved wherever you can.
