Internship Review at Morgan Stanley

The Role

Role Description

updating the comparable companies files
sending a bi-weekly investor update
creating and updating presentation slides
reading, understanding, analysis and synthesizing industry reports
creating elements of valuation models and financial simulations
assisting other team members in data research and PIB creation
drafting macroeconomic conditions section for a presentation

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Morgan Stanley surpassed my expectations: people were much nices than I ever imagined they could be, my day to day tasks were intellectually stimulating and the hours were not as bad as some of my friends have made them sound.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My work was appreciated, everyone always thanked me for my support, treated my mistakes with endless patience and was always willing to spend time with me to teach me new skills.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My VP helped me send my investor update the first time (there was no one else around to do it). The analyst on my team gladly offered her time to help me with my individual projects. It was an amazingly friendly working atmosphere.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There were days I was quite bored and there were days where I had to quickly eat lunch and dinner at my desk - however, I found that this is just a normal thing about being an analyst. I have to say though that my team seemed much better at managing their time and working on projects weeks before they were due than other ones at my team.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given more responsibility that I felt comfortable with at first - from day one I had to update investors. I was asked to write an Executive Summary for a live transaction. I created a part of a valuation model for a live transaction.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

This internship makes my program seem to be a big joke - things are done much differently in real life than in school. The biggest challenge is learning how to well use the resources to which this firm has access.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Good laugh breaks every now and again. Lunches and dinners together with people in my team and other interns.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Wonderful training program.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was impressed they were willing to spend so much time training me!

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I HOPE I get a job with them - they will let us know soon.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We actually went out sometimes and we definitely made a solid effort to eat together as often as possible.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Not bad at all. Much better than working in the City.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Great bars and restaurants in Canary Wharf.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Many charity events that we could participate in.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I would encourage everyone to apply. This is most definitely a dream internship for anyone who is motivated, enthusiastic and genuinely interested in corporate finance.

Review 214/214 for Morgan Stanley

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