Operations Analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • Concerned with the settlement and reconciliation of cash flows on Equity Swaps, Options, Variance and Volatility Swaps. The settlements teams are responsible for monitoring the pre and post settlement of cash flows to ensure timely settlement and resolution of discrepancies. We have a global presence with settlements team based in Glasgow, Baltimore, Mumbai, Tokyo, Milan and Paris.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • Enhanced the skill of remaining in a professional manner while following instructions from senior management. Developed personal drive and commitment qualities as a result from working independently. Whilst improving communication skills through discussions with colleague from across the globe.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • 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?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • Employees are given lots of responsibility however are always also given continuous support.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 5/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • The support was beyond all expectations, every employee at the firm is extremely willing to help and if they can't they will pass you onto someone who can. Giving back in build into their culture.


  • 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

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The company culture is one of the main attractions to Morgan Stanley, and it is clear why. It is an extremely rewarding and enjoyable place to work, full of committed employees working hard to achieve personal and company goals. The culture is extremely diverse and everyone is made to feel very welcome.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • My time at Morgan Stanley has gone above and beyond all expectations. I could not have imagined starting my first professional employment job and enjoying it as much as I have. The friendly, committed and caring employees are what makes Morgan Stanley so unique and an amazing place to work.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Morgan Stanley
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Morgan Stanley to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Morgan Stanley
  • Study the firm well and become knowledgeable on their core values. Don't worry about having a financial background, Morgan Stanley is the place to learn. Be yourself, Morgan Stanley want unique individuals with different mindsets.


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Investment Banking

Scotland

October 2021


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