Industrial Placement Review
at Morgan Stanley
Placement (10 Months+)
Logistics and Operations, Banking
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /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 Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
In the Position Service Group you will take care of the processing of corporate events in cooperation with the internal and external stakeholders. For instance, completing all the necessary steps for dividend and coupon payments accurately and in a timely manner or preparing instructions for the Annual General Meetings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
You are a fully integrated member of the team and your co-workers depend on you. You are given high level of responsibility.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have broadened my knowledge of investment banking industry. I have developed problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as soft skills such as team-work and communication skills in English and German.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
You are always encouraged to give feedback or raise any issues. The culture is very welcoming and everybody is always happy to help and guide you. You are trained for all the tasks that are expected from you.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture is very welcoming and the values of the firm are important to all the employees. It's a great company to work for, with very rewarding experience that will help you to shape your career.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I am very grateful for being able to complete my placement with Morgan Stanley. I wouldn't choose differentely. It has helped me to grow professionally and as a person. I have developed many valuable skills and broadened my knowledge about financial markets and investment banking as well as the Operations division.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Morgan Stanley
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Morgan Stanley to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Morgan Stanley
Make sure you completely your tasks accurately and in timely manner and use every opportunity you get to get involved in initiatives outside of your day-to-day job and network with others.
