Why Us | Morgan Stanley (2024)

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How to answer the why Morgan Stanley question? ›

Why Morgan Stanley? “I want to work for Morgan Stanley because your history is impressive and your track record of success means I will get to work alongside talented people who I can learn from and collaborate with on exciting tasks and projects. I want to work at Morgan Stanley because you clearly value diversity.

Can you tell us why you want to work for Morgan Stanley? I'm drawn to Morgan Stanley because of its long-standing reputation as a leader in the financial industry. Its commitment to innovation, delivering value for clients, and constant advancement align with my own values and ambitions.

Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals. We provide comprehensive workplace financial solutions for organizations and their employees, combining personalized advice with modern technology.

Be yourself. Know your strengths and be able to articulate the areas you want to develop. Answer each question the best you can. We don't always expect candidates to have the right answer during an interview—we're just as interested in seeing how you work through a scenario.

Working at Morgan Stanley

Underpinning all that we do are five core values: Do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back.

I believe that working in your company would give me the opportunity to refine my skills, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to delivering exceptional experiences to customers. I am excited about the possibility of being part of a team that consistently strives for excellence.

“I want to work here because I've heard great things about the company culture and the supportive work environment. I believe that working in a positive and collaborative atmosphere will allow me to perform at my best and contribute meaningfully to the team.”

1. Morgan Stanley is first and foremost a wealth management firm While widely respected, Morgan Stanley isn't the only wealth management firm out there. But we choose to partner with Morgan Stanley because it is a wealth management firm first. Many rival firms are banks first, wealth management second.

Our core values to Put Clients First, Lead with Exceptional Ideas, Do the Right Thing, Commit to Diversity and Inclusion and Give Back are at the foundation of everything we do and differentiate us from peers.

What is Morgan Stanley in simple words? ›

Morgan Stanley is an American multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered at 1585 Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. With offices in 41 countries and more than 75,000 employees, the firm's clients include corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals.

Morgan Stanley's 2% acceptance rate applies across the organization, including wealth management and institutional services (ie. the investment bank).

Average Morgan Stanley hourly pay ranges from approximately $14.26 per hour for Receptionist to $77.50 per hour for Software Architect. Salary information comes from 3,545 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisem*nts on Indeed in the past 36 months.

"I am excited about this job because it allows me to be part of a company culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and open communication. During my research about [company name], I was impressed by the positive work environment and the emphasis on fostering creativity and diversity of thought.

At Morgan Stanley, we are committed to fostering and maintaining a culture based on our five core values: Do the Right Thing, Put Clients First, Lead with Exceptional Ideas, Commit to Diversity and Inclusion and Give Back.