Summer Analyst in Entreprise Infrastructure Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • A very interesting internship, with plenty of opportunities to learn and show them your skills, but also for Morgan Stanley to show you what they do as a business and what they stand for as a company. Definitely an invaluable experience.

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

    • Plenty of effort was made to get to know everyone on the team, through work and out-of-work events (drinks, meals etc). Any team with an intern has specifically requested for one, so you are there for a good reason!

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

    • Interns are assigned a manager + a buddy, both being on the team. The managers are typically less focused on technical aspects so the buddy is more responsible for guiding/supporting on a day to day basis. They are always open to questions and ready to help, despite being very busy themselves.

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

    • Plenty of work to be done, but no one is trying to overwork you

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

    • Interns are never put in a situation where their work may severely impact the running of the business, but the projects that are handed out are things that truly need done and can affect the daily work lives of employees across the firm.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • As a very large corporation, communication and team-work were essential skills to have and were exercised in a way that can't be done at university for example. Training itself was very company focused, aimed at showing us how to use the skills we have learnt at university inside the firm. Some of it would be useful if staying in the industry, some only if returning to the company. If any further specific training is needed, interns can ask managers to be put on relevant courses, but this was not needed in my case.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People definitely work hard, but there are always some people chatting, laughing. If fun never stopped the atmosphere would be poor in my opinion, but the balance at Morgan seemed spot on.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything is prepared in advance, the projects are ready for you, the team is ready for you and your desk is ready for you. There are often a few hiccups with security passes at the beginning, but nothing very important. The events throughout the internship are already planned and in your calendar by the time you get there.

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

    • The first week is mainly dedicated to training, with both internal and external teachers carrying this out. As mentioned before, any extra training (mainly technical) that may be required for certain projects is available through online courses and actual classes.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They would ideally take on all the interns on the scheme, so prospects are definitely good.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are about 40 interns in this particular division and approximately 300 throughout the firm, although they tend to be fairly segregated. There are a few social events organised at the beginning to get to know everyone, and after that, there is nearly always someone willing to go to the pub after work for drinks.

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

    • Canary Wharf has a range of bars and some do get quite expensive, but the more affordable ones aren't outside of the London norm.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not much nightlife (bars excluded)

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a series of events, often organised by employees for charity. These are often sports related and are usually good fun.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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