Equity Research Summer Analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, although to call it the best job ever with the hours required would be a bit extreme!

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

    • I had slightly mixed experiences on two different teams, however felt that everyone in the research department was really supportive and welcoming to all of us interns.

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

    • We had access to senior management whenever we wanted it, and they would always make time to talk to us about our experiences or, more specifically, about our tasks or jobs. My mentor was particularly helpful.

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

    • I had a lot to do and some days I had to stay late as well as work at the weekends, but that is the nature of the job, so I never minded.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was responsible for writing and sending out a post-results email and variance table, which is normally left for more senior employees. I also put together one team's weekly publication one week.

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

    • I have now finished my degree, so it won't help with that! It has helped me be more organised and taught me to prioritise tasks better.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Research departments are never going to be the most fun, but the people were always friendly and different parts of the office are more lively and noisy than others.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I felt it was very well organised, however more specific research training would have been helpful, and there was quite a large discrepancy between different teams and how much work they set their interns.

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

    • We had a whole week of training, and had meetings with senior management and HR throughout to make sure we were developing properly.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Competition will be tough as all the interns were strong, but I loved my time at Morgan Stanley and would definitely take a job if one was offered.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the Equity Research interns got on well and most went out for drinks together. Some of us also had friends from other divisions, who were sociable.

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

    • It's very expensive living and socialising in Canary Wharf! I spent £200 a week on rent for a flat by Tower Bridge, and ate breakfast, dinner and lunch at work. Bars are also expensive.

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

    • Canary Wharf doesn't really have nightlife, rest of London is obviously great though.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • You could get involved in gym events or charity events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2011

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