Operations Placement Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There was always help available whether it be from managers or other members of the team.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Work levels were dependent on how busy the markets were however, if there were ever any quiet periods there were always projects to work on.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given as much responsibility as my manager felt I was able to cope with. By the end of my placement year I was receiving similar work and responsibility levels as an analyst would have.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills in which I improved on during my placement year such as time management and written and oral communication skills will help during my final year at University.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There was a friendly but hard working atmosphere in the office, the culture of Morgan Stanley made the office an enjoyable environment to work in.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • HR provided a firm structure to the placement year including organised training and mid and end of year reviews.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • During the first couple of months there were weekly training sessions and talks by members of the company on different departments which enabled a greater understanding of Morgan Stanley as a whole. Throughout the year Team2Team talks were held on a regular basis which allowed you to find out about other teams within Operations.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Received a job offer for an analyst role when I graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was in London so was expected.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • During the year there was the opportunity to take part in events such as volunteering, pub quizzes, JP Morgan Chase and many other charity events.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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